Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Through the Years: How the Twins Evolved From Sitcom Stars to Style Icons

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have been in the spotlight since they were babies. After playing Michelle Tanner on “Full House,” the Olsen twins became a household name. The siblings soon became stars in their own right, launching a production company and leading a series of popular kids’ films. Following their official retirement from acting in the 2000s, the twins entered the fashion industry, founding their brands The Row and Elizabeth and James. Ahead, WWD looks back at the Olsen twins’ journey from sitcom stardom to fashion royalty. 1987: “Full House” Premieres Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen in 1990. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were just nine months old when “Full House” premiered on ABC. Labor laws mandate that child actors only work a set amount of hours, which is why the twins were both cast as Michelle Tanner. They took turns playing the role until “Full House” ended in 1995. 1993: The Olsen Twins Launch Dualstar Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen in 1993. At the ages of 6, Mary-Kate and Ashley founded Dualstar, a production company that encompassed several subsidiaries including video distribution, clothing, animation and music. Under the Dualstar banner, the Olsen twins starred in 14 movies, two direct-to-video series and three television shows. 2004: Teen Idols Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

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