Elizabeth Olsen is stepping into an exciting new chapter. The Marvel actress is expecting her first child with husband Robbie Arnett, marking a major milestone for the famously private couple.
The 37-year-old actress was spotted during a lunch date at All Time restaurant in Los Angeles, where she appeared to gently cradle her stomach while leaving the venue. Though Elizabeth Olsen has yet to publicly comment on the pregnancy, the outing seemingly offered fans a first glimpse at her growing bump.
The pregnancy news was confirmed by PEOPLE on Friday. The actress, best known for portraying Wanda Maximoff, aka Scarlet Witch, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has largely kept her personal life out of the public eye, including her relationship with musician Robbie Arnett.
Olsen and Arnett reportedly met through mutual friends while vacationing in Mexico in 2017 and made their first public appearance together later that same year.
The couple moved in together in 2018, with engagement rumors beginning to swirl in 2019.
Olsen Quietly Confirmed Secret Marriage To Arnett
Fans began speculating that the pair had secretly tied the knot in 2021 after Olsen casually referred to the Milo Greene musician as her “husband” during an interview.
She later confirmed the marriage in 2022, revealing the two quietly wed before the COVID-19 pandemic. “We eloped and then we had a wedding at another time,” Olsen shared on “The Jess Cagle Show.” “It was before COVID.”
Olsen Previously Reflected On Balancing Motherhood And Career
Long before pregnancy reports surfaced, Olsen openly discussed her hopes for motherhood and the realities of balancing family life with a demanding acting career.
During a 2021 SiriusXM interview, the actress candidly admitted she often thought about the timing of starting a family while navigating Hollywood. “At what point do I get pregnant? At what point do I have my first baby?” she asked at the time. “Is that five years from now? Because then I only have this kind of a window.”
Before finding love with Arnett, Olsen was engaged to her “Very Good Girls” co-star Boyd Holbrook. The former couple ended their relationship in 2014 after dating for three years.
Olsen And Arnett Have Kept Their Relationship Out Of The Spotlight
Part of what has made Olsen and Arnett’s relationship so intriguing to fans is just how private the pair have remained over the years. Despite being married to one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, Arnett maintains a relatively low public profile and rarely shares updates on social media, even though he has an active Instagram account.
Olsen, meanwhile, stepped away from social media entirely in 2020 and has made it clear she has no plans to return. Speaking to Glamour UK in April 2021, the actress admitted the pressure of curating an online presence never sat right with her.
“[I thought] Wait, why am I even trying to create a character version of myself and put it out in the world?” Olsen shared, explaining that the experience made her feel “uncomfortable.” “And so during the pandemic I was like, ‘Oh this is just not for me.’ And I just got rid of it.”
Elizabeth Olsen Recently Reflected On Growing Up Alongside Mary-Kate And Ashley
The baby news comes months after Olsen opened up about growing up alongside her famous older sisters, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. The twins famously rose to fame as Michelle Tanner on “Full House” before building an entertainment empire and later transitioning into fashion moguls.
While speaking with The Times earlier this year, Olsen described her upbringing as a “chaotic childhood” but emphasized the supportive dynamic within her family. “They were forced to watch all my plays my whole life and go to my dance performances,” she said.
When asked whether her sisters ever offered advice about navigating fame, Olsen admitted, “No. We’re just a supportive family. It feels irrelevant to talk about it after 15 years of working.” “I was the youngest of four. We were all born within five years,” she added.
Olsen is the daughter of Jarnette and David Olsen and grew up alongside siblings James Trent, Mary-Kate, and Ashley before ultimately carving out a Hollywood career of her own.