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Mary-Kate Olsen
Also known as Mary Kate Olsen
Career
Active 1987 – 2012
Biography
About Mary-Kate Olsen
Mary-Kate Olsen shared the role of Michelle Tanner with her twin sister Ashley in the sitcom Full House from 1987 to 1995, starting when she was just nine months old. After the show ended, the sisters starred together in a string of television films and direct-to-video releases, including Passport to Paris (1999), Our Lips Are Sealed (2000), Winning London (2001), and Holiday in the Sun (2001). They also headlined the series So Little Time (2001–2002), for which Mary-Kate earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Performer in Children's Programming. Their last joint film was New York Minute (2004), though she continued acting solo, appearing in Beastly (2011) among other projects.
In 2004, shortly after finishing high school, she checked into treatment for anorexia nervosa. A Got Milk? ad featuring the twins was pulled as a result. In 2007, she was briefly hospitalized for a reported kidney infection. In March 2012, she and Ashley announced they were retiring from acting to focus on fashion. Together they founded The Row, a luxury brand, as well as Elizabeth and James, Olsenboye, and StyleMint. Both are members of the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
Olsen is an American businesswoman, fashion designer, and former actress. She is of French, German, Italian, and Norwegian descent, and her younger sister is actress Elizabeth Olsen. Her height is 5'2", her body type is slim, and she has natural breasts. She stands at 5'2" with a petite frame and blonde hair and blue eyes. Her measurements are 31–23–31, and she wears a 30B bra cup size. She was active in the industry from 1987 to 2012, a span of 25 years.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1987-2012 (25 years active)
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 108 lbs (or 49 kg)
- Measurements
- 31–23–31 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.74
- Bra/Cup Size
- 30B show conversions - UK: 30B, EU: 65B, AU: 8B, JP: 65B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 120k (as of May 2026)
Frequently asked
Why did Mary-Kate Olsen and her twin sister retire from acting?
In March 2012, both Mary-Kate and Ashley announced they were retiring from acting to focus on their fashion careers, which included co-founding brands like The Row and Elizabeth and James.
What roles did she play in Full House?
She shared the role of Michelle Tanner with her twin sister Ashley, appearing in the sitcom from 1987 to 1995.
What recognition did she receive for So Little Time?
She was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in Children's Programming for her work on the series.
What health issues did she publicly address?
In 2004, she entered treatment for anorexia nervosa, and in 2007 she was hospitalized for a reported kidney infection.
Did you know
- Her height is 5'2" (157 cm), and she is considered petite.
- She shares the role of Michelle Tanner with twin sister Ashley, alternating appearances on Full House.
- She is of French, German, Italian, and Norwegian descent.
- Her younger sister is actress Elizabeth Olsen.
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