PHOTO BY MARVIN SCOTT JARRETT, STYLED BY MONIQUE BEAN, HAIR BY CREIGHTON BOWMAN, MAKEUP BY LINDA HAY, MANICURE BY SUE NAM, JUMPSUIT BY ALICE + OLIVIA
ELIZABETH OLSEN X NYLON
The star of "Martha Marcy May Marlene" is our October cover girl!
If you don't know Elizabeth Olsen yet, give it a month or two. The 22-year-old actress has five movies in the can, including the Sundance breakout Martha Marcy May Marlene, which hits commercial theaters this October. With Oscar buzz already brewing - and future roles opposite Zac Efron, Catherine Keener, and Dakota Fanning on the way - we anoint the California native with her very first (but probably not last) NYLON cover. (And PS: if you think she bears a striking resemblance to Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen because she is, indeed, their little sister.) Here's more about Lizzie:
Full Name:
Elizabeth Chase Olsen
Birthdate:
February 16, 1989
Alma Mater:
Tisch School of the Arts at New York University
Fallback Plan:
Elizabeth got her New York State real estate license in 2008; it has since expired.
Vehicle:
A used Range Rover inherited from her older sister, Mary-Kate, in 2004.
Dessert:
Vanilla frozen yogurt with cinnamon and almonds.
On starting her career in the theater:
"I just always thought that theater was different from being an actor in Hollywood for some reason. It was like this safe place where people aren't harassed. But I was apprehensive because I saw how brutal people can be when other people put themselves out there."
On growing up with celebrity sisters:
"I have to attribute the way I have always looked at [work] to my father, because he was a really good influence on us. It was always very important to him that his daughters be financially independent. He wanted us to know that we could take care of ourselves, because he never liked the idea of us needing a man. And witnessing how my sisters can take care of themselves financially was a great model to have. I consider myself lucky to have such a normal family."
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Full Name:
Elizabeth Chase Olsen
Birthdate:
February 16, 1989
Alma Mater:
Tisch School of the Arts at New York University
Fallback Plan:
Elizabeth got her New York State real estate license in 2008; it has since expired.
Vehicle:
A used Range Rover inherited from her older sister, Mary-Kate, in 2004.
Dessert:
Vanilla frozen yogurt with cinnamon and almonds.
On starting her career in the theater:
"I just always thought that theater was different from being an actor in Hollywood for some reason. It was like this safe place where people aren't harassed. But I was apprehensive because I saw how brutal people can be when other people put themselves out there."
On growing up with celebrity sisters:
"I have to attribute the way I have always looked at [work] to my father, because he was a really good influence on us. It was always very important to him that his daughters be financially independent. He wanted us to know that we could take care of ourselves, because he never liked the idea of us needing a man. And witnessing how my sisters can take care of themselves financially was a great model to have. I consider myself lucky to have such a normal family."
Want the full story? Get our October issue, hitting stands this week. (And if you have a subscription, check your mailbox!)
This story was published on September 26, 2011.
CONTENT RATING:
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Ariel
09/26/2011
I love this! <3
yasmin
09/26/2011
I don’t usually forget to check who the next Covergirl is; but this was a total surprise. Clicking on the nylon page and have Elizabeth Olsen with caption *it girl* - I 100% agree; she is everything in Hollywood right now. Wicked NYLON (if I could I would give 10 stars) xD
yasmin
09/26/2011
I don’t usually forget to check who the next Covergirl is; but this was a total surprise. Clicking on the nylon page and have Elizabeth Olsen with caption *it girl* - I 100% agree; she is everything in Hollywood right now. Wicked NYLON (if I could I would give 10 stars) xD
Birgitte
09/26/2011
She's gorgeous! I like the fact that she looks healthy, like she has a normal body weight
David
09/27/2011
I'm really looking forward to this issue. Ashley and Mary-Kate are great. I soo want to know more about the little sis. Nylon is the best!! :D
hector m
09/27/2011
yes ! yes ! and more yes ! i grew up with the olsen twins' movies..and now i get the opportunity to get to know their little sis. nice cover nylon ;-)
JB
09/27/2011
Just great! One more issue to a superb year in covers!
rn
09/28/2011
She looks so much like her sisters it's amazing!
Nicole
09/28/2011
LOVE HER!
Nicole
09/28/2011
Actually,
I think that I am going to go out and purchase this magazine.
I want to know more.
her Dad is amazing.
Fathers! Please raise your daughters to be financially independent!
and society,
Can we PLEASE get over the idea that women need a man, and don't need jobs or any way to think and support themselves.
We love education, and go to college to get jobs so that we can support ourselves, but also do and find something that we love in life.
thank you! :)
gabbie jay
09/29/2011
Your choice in cover model proves my point yet again. While Elizabeth Olsen seems to be on the track to becoming one of Hollywood's most viable and talented actors she still lacks the extensive resume and experience many other artists and actresses have to offer. And unfortunately Nylon demonstrates time and time again their lack of concern in representing the diversity of their audience with their decision of cover girl. Santigold, Zoe Kravitz, Yaya Dacosta, Jamie Chung, Frida Pinto and VV Brown are all great acts to consider for future covers. I just keep hoping to see a reason to renew my subscription again.
Steve French
09/29/2011
I'm pretty sure she's saying "prune".
maddie
09/29/2011
@gabbie surely you saw Jamie Chung on the COVER OF NYLON THIS MAY! HELLOOOOO. And how can you say Yaya DaCosta should be on the cover but EO shouldn't because of her "lack of extensive resume"? Please. She had 3 lines in a good movie and got naked for it. That's hardly groundbreaking. I think instead of diversity for diversity's sake we should celebrate talent. This girl is TALENTED. the end.
grace
09/29/2011
fantastic choice of Elizabeth Olsen! she seems so down to earth and passionate about her art-- not to mention gorgeous in a refreshingly natural way. I rarely ever buy Nylon but I am going to subscribe now because I am so impressed with the interview and the selection to put her on the cover! Go elizabeth!
Ali
09/29/2011
SO, SO, SO pleased to see her on the cover! Fantastic choice!
Lauren
09/29/2011
W0000000000000000W SHE IS BEAUTIFUL! ! ! SUCH A MODEL FOR EVERYONE! ! ! !
Marissa E
10/08/2011
Nylon always does a great job of introducing the up-and-comers. Great cover girl pick.
EO is gorgeous. Maybe it's just the styling and make-up of this shoot, but to me she has a real 70's look, a bit of a Farrah Fawcett/Jane Fonda vibe.
And I love that Brixton hat! Tried that on yesterday, so cute!
M.E.
onelonemagpie.com
Bryanna Bean
10/16/2011
Definitely an inspiring and admirable young lady. I can't wait to see Martha Marcy May Marlene and anything else she has coming up!
Penny
10/25/2011
This is one of the reasons I have goe off Nylon (it started when you made Peaches Geldof a columnist and put Paris Hilton on the cover). As much as I love Elizabeth Olsen she has not earnt the cover. Her movies havent even been released yet which means she only has the cover for her famous last name.
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