Let Me Be Me

Elizabeth Olsen is on the cover of the May issue of Marie Claire. The young star shares this month’s issue with Elle Fanning, Emilia Clarke, Kate Mara, and Lupita Nyong’o. Highlights from her interview are below.

On being an indie darling: “I didn’t really have another option—those were the jobs I was getting. I feel very lucky that the reviewers have been on my side, even when it comes to a project that isn’t so great. I was seizing every opportunity. I’m not embarrassed by my work in them or anything—it’s all learning.”

On not feeling too stressed over Avengers: Age of Ultron and Godzilla: “The cool thing is the studio pieces I have been lucky to become a part of are ensemble pieces, so it’s not like I have this Hunger Games on my back. It’s not going to skyrocket one person; it’s a team thing.”

On stepping out of her Mary-Kate and Ashley’s shadows: “Everyone has their hurdle to get over, and if mine is that I have to [prove] I’ve earned my jobs, I’m OK with that. I’m in it for a ride, and I’m in it for the long run.”

You can read a bit more from Elizabeth’s interview here. Elizabeth’s next project Godzilla opens in theaters on May 16.