Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are not identical twins; rather, they are fraternal twins born on June 13, 1986 in Sherman Oaks, California.
Their genealogy dates back to Scandinavia, specifically Norway and Denmark in the case of the Olsen family.
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Reading passage 1/9: Becoming famous
Their mother and father immediately recognized that their daughters possessed a unique characteristic in that they laughed and giggled constantly.
The Olsen twins made a name for themselves in the entertainment industry as child stars.
Their big break came when they were cast in the TV sitcom “Full House,” which catapulted them to fame on a global scale.
It didn't take long for audiences to warm to the twins' character, Michelle Tanner, and one of her most memorable lines from the show is "You got it, man."
Reading section 2/9: Special roles
Both twins contributed to Michelle's performance, and the cast and crew went to great lengths to hide the fact that Michelle was played by two different actresses.
For example, when she first appeared on screen, her character was credited as "Mary-Kate Ashley Olsen."
The “Full House” series came to an end in 1995, but the twins remained on the show until the end.
Reading passage 3/9: School time
It was privately said that they were very shy at school and, according to some teachers, were even put in separate classrooms because they were too dependent on each other.
This was done because it was believed that they were too dependent on each other.
Mary-Kate is very candid about her life as a child actress, including how she looks back with regret on her time spent on the show “Full House.”
Reading passage 4/9: Big changes
Mary-Kate and Ashley's parents divorced in 1995, the same year the TV show "Full House" went off the air, leaving the twins extremely upset.
But the program could not be stopped, so the sisters shifted their attention to working on other projects and films.
They started their own production company, Dualstar, when they were just 6 years old and eventually became CEOs of the company.
Even now, thirty years later, the identical twins continue to serve as CEOs of the same company.
Reading passage 5/9: Great success
They filmed about 30 films in the years that followed, most of which were made only for VHS.
In addition to recording music albums and making music videos, Mary-Kate and Ashley have also published a book series.
Before they reached the age of ten, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen held the record for the youngest self-made millionaires in United States history.
The twins made the decision in 2004 to release “New York Minute,” which would be their last film.
Reading section 6/9: The fashion world
The film received mostly negative reviews, prompting the sisters to declare that they would be leaving Hollywood to focus on their careers as fashion designers and developing their individual personalities.
They started to become more interested in fashion in the early 2000s and as of today they manage two clothing lines called “Elizabeth and James” and “The Row”, both of which have their own original designs.
Their exquisite garments are praised by customers all over the world.
Mary-Kate and Ashley have each managed to carve out their own professions, despite occasionally collaborating on projects.
Reading passage 7/9: Differences
Nevertheless, they remain good friends.
Others also began to notice a clearer difference between the twins.
Mary-Kate tried many different looks and became known for her small, risky, bohemian aesthetic.
Ashley, meanwhile, darkened her hair with a dye, making it easier to tell them apart.
Reading passage 8/9: Mistakes in life
Despite all the millions they've made and all the success they've had, the sisters have also experienced failure in their lives.
In 2008, the loss of actor Heath Ledger sent shockwaves around the world.
Ledger's body was discovered in the apartment he shared with his girlfriend in New York City.
Mary-Kate was then subpoenaed to appear as a witness in the actor's investigation.
After some time, the investigation was closed and Mary-Kate never deviated from her position that she had nothing to do with the loss of her then boyfriend.
Finally, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have come a long way since their days on the television show "Full House."
They have gone from child stars to fashion moguls, and their achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication they put into their careers.
They have always persevered and despite the many obstacles they have encountered along the way, they have built a reputation in the industry.
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