Over the years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has given us a lot to love.

But none of that would’ve been possible without the talented actors that bring these heroes to life.

“Black Widow” starScarlett Johansson has a long-time friendship with Chris Evans(AKA Captain America).

Scarlett Johansson attends a premiere

She’s just one of the smartest people I know.

It’s great when someone with a razor-sharp intellect wants to have fun," (viaOK!

Bettany confirmed Olsen’s readiness to take on every scene, too.

Scarlett Johansson smiling at an event

Similarly, two of Marvel’s most popular actors, Johansson and Olsen, are also friends off-screen.

But Elizabeth’s Olsen entry into the MCU tipped the scales in favor of female representation.

It was basically the two of us kind of holding down the fort.

Elizabeth Olsen smiling on the red carpet

And then when Lizzie came on it semi-balanced out."

Johansson also said that Olsen was a hilarious person with a great sense of humor.

Her character has such a sensuality to her, and she has such a passion…

I was amazed by it.

It put me to shame."