Mary-Kate Olsen and
Ashley Fuller Olsen (born June 13, 1986), also known as the
Olsen twins collectively, are American actresses and fashion designers. The
sororal twins made their acting debut as infants playing
Michelle Tanner on the television series
Full House. At the age of six,
Mary-Kate and
Ashley began starring together in TV, film, and video projects, which continued to their teenage years. Through their company
Dualstar, the Olsens joined the ranks of the wealthiest women in the entertainment industry at a young age.