Cosmo Chats: Elizabeth Olsen
On her favorite food:
Brussels sprouts - I am obsessed with them.
Past Sundance favourite films:
I loved An Education, or even Maggie Gyllenhaal in Secretary. Those were movies that helped give an actor leeway into the world.
On her upbringing:
I did lead a very charmed life growing up, but I was aware of the things that were abnormal. The only time I flew first-class as a kid was when my sisters did these cruises called 'Sail With The Stars.' They were the main event...other than that, never.
On her famous last name:
A lot of casting directors didn't make the connection at first. I loved it when that would happen, because there was no baggage of any kind, whether it was good or bad...I've always wanted to feel like everything I did, I worked hard for, because I had a complex about it.
On Martha Marcy May Marlene:
Every script (I was sent) was 'funny ironic' because the girls were sluts or bitches...I don't know how to act that. I have a really hard time playing those parts. (Martha) felt like doing real work, and that's why I liked it...it was the best experience I've ever had working...no bullshitting.
Most surreal career moment so far:
[Meeting her idol Woody Allen] I have a vintage Annie Hall movie poster than an ex-boyfriend bought me in high school, the only movie poster I own.
On her famous family:
Mary-Kate and Ashley have celebrated my birthday with me every year since I've been in New York, my last four birthdays, and it's been so special. Or when you have a fight with a boyfriend or a friend, or whatever, they're here.
On being the Elizabeth in her sisters' clothing line Elizabeth & James:
In my mind, that was, 'Oh cool, that means I get free clothes!' For two years, I didn't buy anything. But even as a little kid...I had all their hand-me-downs.
On her style:
Inspired by Celine, Chanel, Isabel Marant and Marni - I thought it was masculine and quirky and funky.
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