Captain America: Civil War star Elizabeth Olsen talks style, female empowerment and being influenced by sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley

The 27-year-old is the younger sister of fashion designers Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
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Charlie Teather29 April 2016

Being the younger sister of two successful actresses-turned-movie-stars may seem overwhelming for many, but for Elizabeth Olsen the way her two older sisters have proved a source of inspiration.

Speaking to Elle Canada, Elizabeth remarked that it is 'in her bones' to remain private.

“From an outside point of view, people have an interest in people they’ve seen grow up. But no one in my family has ever cared to feed into that or make it more interesting than it is because, really, it’s not.”

And despite being an international movie star herself - her newest film Captain America: Civil War is out in cinemas nationwide from Friday April 29 - Elizabeth's modesty appears to extend into all aspects of her life as she reveals a surprisingly shy approach to style.

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Keen to feel 'safe' on the red carpet, she admits she is trying to be more ambitious with her sartorial decisions.

"I’ve been very conservative, but I’m trying to allow myself to feel confident with being sexy."

Despite preferring the tomboy look in her earlier life, Elizabeth is finding it easier to embrace her femininity as she grows older. "Now I like being a woman and I like wearing dresses, but my comfort zone isn’t frilly and girlie," she said, admitting that she felt a little 'uncomfortable' with the pastels and ruffles she wore for the Elle Canada shoot.

"Diane Keaton is sexy as hell, and I haven’t seen her neck in years," she laughed. "I think feeling empowered as a woman is so different for each person. It’s a personal preference."

Catch Elizabeth in Captain America: Civil War in cinemas nationwide from today

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