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13 June 1986, Sherman Oaks, California, USA
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Mary-Kate Olsen
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  • Twin sister of Ashley Olsen.
  • When she was young, she and Ashley used to call their "Full House" (1987) co-stars by their characters names so they wouldn't mess them up during taping.
  • Older sister of Elizabeth Olsen
  • In real life she and Ashley are very close to John Stamos, who played their uncle Jesse on "Full House" (1987).
  • Enjoys shopping, going to the movies, listening to rock music (ie., Counting Crows), cheerleading and Tae Bo with her sister.
  • Has two horses, CD and Star, and has won several prizes with them.
  • She and Ashley both had to wear fake teeth during the later years of "Full House" (1987) because their teeth began to look different.
  • At age 6, she and Ashley became the youngest producers in history.
  • Has a bi-monthly magazine called Mary-Kate and Ashley Magazine
  • Has a line of clothing with sister Ashley that is sold at Wal-Mart
  • Enjoys yoga and horseback riding.
  • In 1993 she and Ashley were supposed to play young Eves (Teena and Cindy) on "X Files, The" (1993), but were eventually replaced by the Krievins twins ( Erika Krievins and Sabrina Krievins) from the nearby of Vancouver. The reason were very strict child labor laws.
  • Ranked #61 in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women poll of 2003
  • On their 17th birthday (June 13, 2003), the US's Cable News Network (CNN) announced not only their birthday but the twins total financial worth - $150,000,000 for each. The same news source predicted the twins may be billionaires by the time they're 21.
  • During the earlier seasons of "Full House" (1987), the producers did not want it known that Michelle was played by twins, so Mary-Kate and Ashley were credited as Mary Kate Ashley Olsen.
  • She and her sister became the youngest self-made millionaires in American history before they were 10 years old.
  • Has a cousin named Christine
  • Her favorite subjects in school are English and creative writing
  • Voted the 20th most wanted young star for the new year by Access Hollywood and The-N networks. Her sister Ashley wasn't part of the honor.
  • Her favorite band is Dave Matthews
  • Wears a size 6.5 shoe.
  • She is younger than Ashley by about 2 minutes
  • (June 22, 2004) She has reportedly entered a program for treatment of an eating disorder.
  • Her favorite movie from 1986 is Labyrinth (1986).
  • Her favorite party song is Rock Your Body.
  • At 17, she and her twin sister Ashley were rated 2003s 2nd hottest teen female stars.
  • She and Ashley both missed their high school prom to host "Saturday Night Live" (1975). The cast made it up to them by giving them a fake prom when they did their monologue.
  • Younger sister of Trent Olsen.
  • She donated many signed head-shots to Rocky Stone to be auctioned off to raise money to buy more toys for less fortunate kids as part of the Toy Mountain Campaign 2004.
  • Born at 10:28 am PDT.
  • Ranked #3 in VH1s list of the "100 Greatest Kid Stars" with sister Ashley
  • Parents are David & Jarnette (divorced)
  • Has a stepsister, Taylor & a stepbrother, Jake
  • Likes small specialty shops in Soho, South Beach, and Los Angeles.
  • Majors in Cuisine at New York University.
  • Named #32 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement. (2005)
  • Her film New York Minute earned only $5.96 million during its opening weekend. This was the lowest amount ever earned for any film opening in over 3,000 theaters.
  • During the filming of Full House, she acted out the comedic scenes while Ashley took on the more serious ones.
  • While making the film To Grandmother's House We Go in Canada, she rode her first horse and becomes a devoted equestrian!
  • She and her sister Ashley were both ranked #6 in E's 50 cutest child stars all grown-up.(2005)
  • Mentioned in the song High School Never Ends by Bowling for Soup.
  • Is very close to her older cousin Christine.
 
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