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Famous as :
ActressBirth Name :
Mary Kate OlsenBirth Date :
June 13, 1986Birth Place :
Sherman Oaks, California, USAClaim to fame :
As Michelle Elizabeth Tanner on ABC's "Full House" (1987)
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Racing to Get Married
October 09, 2009 01:10:47Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen are rushing their way to the altar and neither of them wants to be the second who ties the knot with their boyfriends, Star Magazine reports. "Mary-Kate and Ashley are trying to one-up each other with their weddings," one of their friends testifies. "Neither of them wants to be second, because whoever gets married first will steal all the attention from the other!"
Meanwhile, sources close to both Ashley and Mary-Kate claim the twins have had wedding plans in their mind. Ashley and her actor boyfriend Justin Bartha, who have been together since last year, plan to get hitched in his hometown of West Bloomfield, Mich., or in New York City's Plaza Hotel. "They are so ready!" so says a source.
Mary-Kate Olsen Involves in Fender Bender, the Video
October 21, 2008 10:10:43Mary-Kate Olsen and her female friend were involved in a car accident outside the Open Door furniture store on Melrose Ave. Monday afternoon, October 20 after having some furniture shopping. Fortunately, it was a minor no-injury car accident and the drivers of both cars have settled the case without involving authorities.
Mary-Kate attempted to hide her face as she was leaving the store, avoiding the many paparazzi who were hounding her, trying to snap her pictures. She quickly made her way into a black Toyota Prius, in which her female companion already sat behind the wheel, ready to drive somewhere.
Olsen Twins to Launch Shoe Collection
September 25, 2008 03:09:17Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen are expanding their fashion empire with a new collection of shoe. The twins have reached an exclusive shoe license agreement with Steven Madden, Ltd. to launch their own range of footwear, which will be named after their fashion label, Elizabeth and James.
Speaking about the partnership with the iconic U.S. shoe brand, Ashley explained in a statement, "Mary-Kate and I found Steve Madden to truly understand our design philosophy and how we want this brand to grow over the coming years. They have the resources and talent to help execute our vision for the Elizabeth and James brand." Mary-Kate, meanwhile, added "We are excited to partner with Steve Madden to create the new Elizabeth and James footwear line. With their proven experience in all aspects of design, production and distribution, we intend to take the contemporary shoe market to a new level."
PETA Launches Birthday Offense Against Olsen Twins
June 10, 2008 04:06:50Getting to turn 22 years old this coming Friday, June 13, the Olsen twins have become the target of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)'s offense yet again. The animal rights organization is asking its young devotees to send a snippet of their own hair to both Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen as a birthday gift.
Peta2, which arguably is considered as the world's largest youth animal rights organization, posts a "mission" on its website, peta2.com, urging young people to send the fur-wearing twins snippets of their own hair along with a note that reads, "Please, use my hair instead of the animals'. Happy Birthday." The young devotees could find further info about the "mission", including the address of the so-called Trollsen Twins and how to send a picture, on peta2.com.
The Olsen Twins Working on New Collection of Jewelry Designs
June 03, 2008 03:06:20The Olsen twins are taking their love for fashion into the next level with a venture into jewelry designing. Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen both admire jewelery designer Robert Lee Morris and that being so are teaming up with the Council of Fashion Designers of America award-winning jeweler to create a collection of accessories for their Elizabeth and James clothing company.
The siblings are said to have been heavily involved with the project, visiting Morris' Manhattan headquarters to search through his archives for inspiration before they would decide on which design to add into their collection. According to WWD, the Olsens' jewelry line will consist of "silver and brass dagger necklaces, amorphous knuckle rings and edgy earrings."
Mary-Kate Olsen Getting Down and Dirty with Fiat Auto Dynasty Heir Lapo Elkann
March 08, 2008 10:03:09It appears that Mary-Kate Olsen has moved on from her broken heart following the death of her rumored boyfriend Heath Ledger and found new love in another hunk. The pint size actress provokes another dating rumor with her being reported to get down and dirty with Italian playboy Lapo Elkann.
Lapo is a New York-born Italian industrialist, former marketing manager and heir to the automaker Fiat. The heir to the $7.3 billion Fiat auto dynasty, according to reports, overdosed on cocaine and heroin at the home of a transsexual back in 2005.
The Olsen Twins Asked to Pose for Playboy
March 03, 2008 02:03:22After previously revealed his willingness to have Lindsay Lohan posed for his popular men's magazine, Hugh Hefner is now having eyes for the Olsen twins. The 81-years-old man who's the owner of the Playboy empire reportedly wants Hollywood twins Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen to pose for Playboy.
Hefner, who had asked Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen to pose for Playboy when they turned 18 but they refused, hopes the siblings will accept his invitation this time to appear in a special June edition of his adult publication to mark their 22nd birthday. The Olsen twins will turn 22 on June 13 later this year.
The Olsen Twins to Publish Coffee Table Book, 'Influence'
February 28, 2008 09:02:20The Olsen twins can now add author to their growing list of professions. Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen are about to pen a new book together and will have it published through Penguin Young Readers Group.
The siblings who already have their own range of clothes, fragrances, magazines, movies and posters are publishing a coffee table book, titled "Influence". The set reportedly will detail their favorite style icons and the people who have influenced them over the past decade.
Mary-Kate Olsen Shares Her Thoughts on the Late Actor Heath Ledger
January 26, 2008 09:01:58Has remained silent in the wake of Heath Ledger's sudden death Tuesday, January 22, Mary-Kate Olsen finally breaks her silence, commenting for the first time ever on the Australian-born actor's death.
In a brief statement issued through her representative Friday, January 25 the actress shared her thought on the movie hunk, saying "Heath was a friend. His death is a tragic loss. My thoughts are with his family during this very difficult time."
Posh Victoria Adams, the Worst Dressed Woman of 2007
January 09, 2008 09:01:20Another year, another Worst-Dressed List from style maven Mr. Blackwell. In his 48th Annual Worst Dressed Women List, released Tuesday, January 8 Victoria Adams, the so-called Posh Spice who's been considered by many people as one of the world's famous fashion icons, surprisingly was the first pick.
The mother of three, who's also the wife of famous soccer star David Beckham, was called out by Mr. Blackwell for her "skinny-mini monstrosities". Next up was Amy Winehouse. The British troubled pop star was dubbed a "part 50's car-hop horror." The third Worst Dressed Woman was former child star Mary-Kate Olsen whom Blackwell said "resembles a tattered toothpick-trapped in a hurricane."
Mary-Kate Olsen Romantically Linked to Dave Annable
December 14, 2007 08:12:57Had been rumored to be dating hockey hottie Sean Avery, Mary-Kate Olsen is now romantically linked to actor Dave Annable, famous for playing the character of Justin Walker in ABC's dramatic TV series "Brothers & Sisters."
The young and rich actress was said to be seen having dinner at Los Angeles' Teddy's restaurant in the Roosevelt Hotel during which she was seen "all over" the 28-years-old actor.
PETA Has Launched a New Campaign Against the Olsens
December 12, 2007 03:12:49Animal rights activists People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has created a Website and MySpace site to rubbish the Olsen twins because they refuse to stop wearing fur.
The Website, called "Meet the Trollsen Twins," features among other things a mash-up video entitled "Full House of Horrors" which shows an episode from the twins' former hit TV show "Full House" re-edited with graphic shots of animal cruelty and has a special "Fatal Fashion" interactive dress-up section, complete with pools of blood.
The 20 Top-Earning Stars Under 25 According to Forbes
December 05, 2007 11:12:18Forbes.com has released its annual list of the 20 Top-Earning Stars Under 25. As of this year, sitting on the No. 1 spot of the list is the NBA's LeBron James, who pulled in $27 million between June 2006 to June 2007. The so-called King James, who turns 23 on December 30th, stands to make plenty more with his new four-year $60 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers and endorsement deals with Nike, Coca-Cola and Upper Deck.
On the 2nd spot of the list is The New Orleans Saints' Reggie Bush. The 22 years old NFL player earned $24 million in the time period, such amount of money that put him one place ahead of tennis goddess Maria Sharapova who's at No. 3 with one million less, $23 million.
Mary-Kate Olsen Got a Kidney Infection, Rushed to Hospital
November 20, 2007 01:11:01Her being reported dating hockey hottie Sean Avery has been all over the news lately. Notwithstanding with the romance speculation, Mary-Kate Olsen is experiencing a health problem. The former child actress has been hospitalized with a kidney infection, it has been reported.
Mary-Kate was rushed to the emergency room of a New York hospital on Monday November 19th.
Mary-Kate Olsen and Hockey Hottie Sean Avery Hooking Up
November 03, 2007 11:11:16We have yet enough rumors on Ashley Olsen dating cyclist Lance Armstrong. The supposedly new hookup has been allover the news lately with their being spotted almost everywhere in New York. Hot on the heels of their romance rumors now comes a new report that suggests Ashley's twin sister Mary-Kate Olsen has also scored herself a new man who happens to be professional hockey player Sean Avery.
Unlike Ashley and Lance who're far apart in age, Mary-Kate is six years younger than Avery. TMZ.com quoted sources as saying things are getting hot between the new hookup. No obvious evidence available of their being together but Avery is said to have been seen squiring Mary-Kate all over the Big Apple.
The Olsen Twins Launched an Affordable Clothing Line
September 25, 2007 04:09:54
A fashion lover, Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen sure know what is best to wear. And most of all they do know what collection is best for your pocket. Sensible to market demand, the twins are offering their "affordable" clothing line, the "Elizabeth & James" collection.
"It's a sophisticated woman with a playful side and is still chic. It's someone who understands fashion and understands details and expects that as well. It's [for] someone who understands the design aspects of fashion [and] the designer product, but also doesn't want to pay designer prices," Ashley tells WomenWear Daily about her new collection.
Mary-Kate Olsen Dons Red Wig in the October 2007 Issue of Harper's Bazaar
September 12, 2007 04:09:18
Mary-Kate Olsen is everywhere as she's taking over the cover of the October 2007 issue of Harper's Bazaar, inside of which she shares details on such matters, as her hair, style, and why she always has a Starbucks cup in her hand.
"I always get creamed for having my Starbucks cup. But the only time people get photos of me is when I'm getting coffee, when I can't sneak away from the camera," so she said on the Starbucks issue.
Mary-Kate Olsen Breaks Up with Boyfriend Max Snow
September 12, 2007 03:09:57
Good news guys, Mary-Kate Olsen is back on the market. The former child actress reportedly has split from current boyfriend Max Snow.
The weekly entertainment magazine, In Touch, quoted an insider as saying, "They broke up mainly because she was in LA and Max was in New York, which made the long-distance relationship tough," furthermore explaining that "Mary-Kate has been busy filming and working with her sister, Ashley, on their new fashion line, The Row, along with launching a new clothing line called Elizabeth and James."
Stars Signed for The Wackness
August 14, 2007 02:08:04
Six famous names have all come together to round out the cast of "The Wackness", a comedy feature coming from Occupant Films.
Variety has reported that the likes of Ben Kingsley, Famke Janssen, Mary-Kate Olsen, Josh Peck, Olivia Thirlby, and Method Man are taking starring parts in the movie, which has already hired Jonathan Levine to direct based on his own screenplay.
The Olsen Twins Launch New Clothing Line
June 04, 2007 04:06:59
The Olsen twins are adding one more new collection into their fashion range. Ashley Olsen and sister Mary-Kate Olsen add the so-called "Elizabeth and James" line to their couture label, "The Row".
On their new collection, the twin sisters claimed the name is taken from their siblings' and is influenced by their own vintage collection with the concept of the designs taken from a boy and girl relationship.
Mary-Kate Olsen Thrilled to Be a Part of Showtime's Pot Series "Weeds"
May 24, 2007 02:05:36
One of the twin sisters goes solo. Mary-Kate Olsen makes her way returning to television, sans Ashley Olsen, with a co-starring role on Showtime's dark comedy "Weeds."
On the Lionsgate-produced show, Mary-Kate will play Tara, a devoted Christian girl living in the newly developed megachurch community Majestic who becomes a love interest for Nancy Botwin's, Mary-Louise Parker's role, son Silas, played by Hunter Parrish.
Olsen Twins Are New "Bond" Girls?
May 19, 2007 09:05:35Well, here comes one more tidbit about the new "Bond" girl on the rumor mill. Word has it that twin sisters Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen are in talks to appear in the next 007 installment of "Bond 22."
According to online gossip columnist Janet Charlton, the flick's producers are very eager to have the pair in the project and even are offering them a clause in their contracts stating they will not have to strip off or shoot any sex scenes.
The Olsen Twins Sought Out for Matching Nose Jobs
March 29, 2007 10:03:52
They are twins but are not the same in particular ways. One thing that makes Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen not quite the same one to another is their noses, which they allegedly want to match.
Mary-Kate and Ashley have reportedly consulted Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Raj Kanodia about matching nose jobs. The idea for getting a rhinoplasty was apparently Ashley's, a source told In Touch Weekly magazine.
Forbes Magazine's Hollywood's Top 10 Earning Stars Under 21
February 28, 2007 10:02:38
While the other famous celebrities are busy making the headlines, the Olsen clans make more than just headlines, money. The twin sisters, Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen, made reportedly an estimated $40 million during the year 2006, such amount enough to bring them to land the top spot of Forbes magazine's Hollywood's Top Earning Stars Under 21 list.
The Olsens, who don't turn 21 until June 13th later this year, have thus proven that not only they are good in acting but making money as well. Come in 2nd place on the list is young actor Daniel Radcliffe who earned an estimated $13 million last year for his lead role in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix". Fresh from the rehab Lindsay Lohan is ranked 3rd made $6 million.
Forbes' Top 20 Richest Women in Entertainment
January 19, 2007 09:01:45
In the list compiled by Forbes magazine on the "20 Richest Women In Entertainment", the name of Oprah Winfrey comes first. The talk show host is the world's richest female entertainer, according to the finance bible, with an estimated worth of 1.5 billion dollars. With such amount of fortune, Oprah easily tops the list, ahead of the famous British Harry Potter author J.K Rowling, who is worth an estimated $1 billion into second place.
Businesswoman and home entertaining expert Martha Stewart ranks in 3rd, with an estimated fortune of $638 million. In fourth place is pop queen Madonna, who is worth an estimated $325 million. Canadian singer Celine Dion, who is worth an estimated $250 million, is in 5th place, beating Mariah Carey in 6th with a value of $225 million and Janet Jackson in 7th with $150 million. In the 8th spot on the list is Hollywood actress Julia Roberts, with an estimated wealth of $140 million.
Mary-Kate Olsen Finds Love
October 13, 2006 09:10:12
Bad news for you boys, Mary-Kate Olsen is single no more. The so-called fashion icon is dating Max Snow.
The actress' publicist confirmed their romance to In Touch Weekly, saying "The pair first hooked up at Bungalow 8 in NYC on September 14".
Up for Sale, Olsen Twins' Los Angeles House
August 29, 2006 01:08:17
Since they spend most of their time in NY City, the Olsen twins, Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen, decided to put their Los Angeles house up for sale.
The siblings reportedly bought the house for $4 million in 2004 and now put it on the market for $4.4m.
Olsen Twins Model for Badgley Mischka
February 16, 2006 12:02:38Ashley Olsen and her twin sister Mary-Kate Olsen give hand at modeling. The twosome reportedly has shot the autumn ad campaign for designer Badgley Mischka.
Speaking on the reason on the Olsen twins modeling for them, the design duo of Mark Badgley and James Mischka said Wednesday Feb 15th, 2006 "Ashley and Mary-Kate have grown up to become America's young style icons. They have an amazing sense of fashion and individuality that intrigued us."
The Young & The Rich Celebrities Under 25
January 17, 2006 10:01:53Age means nothing but number. Though, number does matter. In case of Forbes magazine, age and number are tied closely one to another. Apparently, the magazine has in its annual list of the world's 100 most powerful celebrities found out an interesting phenomenon.
The result of the poll surprisingly includes 11 young celebrities under 25 that becoming American's biggest earners. Among them is Mary-Kate Olsen with $21 million earnings resulted from her production company and retail ventures. Also there is NBA phenomenon LeBron James, which earns $23 million by the year 2005.
Olsen Twins Invested $2 Million in Cake Shop
January 14, 2006 11:01:05Olsen sisters, the millionaire teenage twins, reportedly giving hand at a new yet profitable business. It's all about cake. Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen, both are said to have invested $2 million in Los Angeles' cake shop Sweet Lady Jane.
More than that, both of them also are determined to get involved in all aspects of their new business, even inventing new cake recipes, so said American publication In Touch.
Mr. Blackwell's 46th Annual "Worst Dressed" List
January 10, 2006 02:01:35Her celebrity status apparently brings Britney Spears not only good things, but also the bad ones. Despite her popularity worldwide, the pop superstar has been chosen as the Worst-Dressed Woman of 2005 according to Mr. Blackwell's 46th annual "Worst Dressed" list. "When it comes to Couture Chaos, this Tacky Terror should take a bow - looks like an over-the-hill Lolita," Mr. Blackwell said about the singer.
On the second place is Mary-Kate Olsen, whose clothes called "bag lady rags" and "depressingly decayed." Jessica Simpson is said "resembles a cut-rate Rapunzel - slingin' hash in a Vegas diner" and is placed at 3rd. The rest of Blackwell's Worst-Dressed Women of 2005 in succession are Eva Longoria, Mariah Carey, Paris Hilton, Anna Nicole Smith, Shakira, Lindsay Lohan, and Renee Zellweger.
Mary-Kate Olsen Tells All About Heartbreak
December 10, 2005 11:12:00Kept silence for some moments, Mary-Kate Olsen finally speaks all about her heartbreak soon as ex-boyfriend Stavros Niarchos gets romantically involved with socialite Paris Hilton. Further, the teen star reveals that her heartbreak has provoked her to leave New York University just to get over the hurtful feeling.
She says "I miss him and I love him, and I don't speak with him anymore. It's a hurtful and painful subject. I've pretty much been with someone my whole life, so this is a hard time for me." Well, be tough sist.
Mary-Kate Olsen Gains Weight
December 03, 2005 11:12:47Teen actress Mary-Kate Olsen is so happy in knowing that she has gained over 15 pounds since she admitted she had an eating disorder in 2004. Not trying to exaggerate, she reportedly feels extremely happy upon her gain weight that she's decided to donate her old skinny clothes to "Out of the Closet," a thrift store in West Hollywood that benefits AIDS research.
What a great progress. As for everybody to know, "Out of the Closet" is the popular place for celebs to donate their old clothes, and has seen the wardrobes of stars such as Winona Ryder and Elizabeth Taylor.
Teen Actress Lohan Pursuing for a Degree
November 09, 2005 10:11:06Teen actress Lindsay Lohan isn't trying to get smart, but she really wants to get into a higher education. For prestige or maybe another reason that is possible. In fact, she has considered taking time out from her music and movie career to go to university and study for a degree.
Lindsay Lohan back to school and she would likely to follow the footsteps of her fellow actress Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen, enrolling at New York University. She says "I would go to New York University. I'm a New York girl, and it's easy to get to London and LA from here."
Mary-Kate Leaving NYU
October 17, 2005 09:10:58While girls at her age are busy with their school tasks, Mary-Kate Olsen has something else to do. This of course more important than her college classes that she has to reluctantly take a leave of absence from New York University. The teen actress apparently does not drop out, "she has simply taken an approved leave of absence to devote more of her time and energy to her business," her representative Michael Pagnotta said.
Mary-Kate is said to focus on the entertainment company she runs with her twin sister, Ashley Olsen, who will remain at New York University's Gallatin School, where they are sophomores studying a liberal arts curriculum. Pagnotta explained further "She and her sister run a global business and it demands quite a bit of their time." Mary-Kate would in November return to New York to accept a fashion award.
Paris Cheated Paris During Bachelor Party
October 13, 2005 03:10:29"The truth is rarely pure and never simple." Maybe that is the reason why Paris Hilton shouts her mouth, saying few words on her decision to end her 5 months engagement to Greek shipping heir Paris Latsis. It's not that simple for her to reveal the truth behind their break up.
Though, the socialite can't keep the secret any longer and finally speaks something. Paris said that the real reason behind the break up is because Latsis has cheated on her during his bachelor party. This statement is strengthen by the hotel heiress close friends who claimed that Paris yes revealed during a party in Los Angeles that Latsis has had an affair with another woman.
Olsen's Recovery from Anorexia
March 07, 2005 10:03:37Teen star Mary-Kate Olsen has been visiting the anorexia unit at the UCLA medical center in Los Angeles, as part of her recovery from her eating disorder, the star's representative reveals.
Come to a more detail explanation the representative explains that Mary-Kate Olsen will just be an outpatient care in New York and Los Angeles because there is no acute problem right now.
Olsen Twins Independently Run their own "Empire"
January 29, 2005 10:01:31The 18 years old twin Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are reported to have taken full control of their billion-dollar media empire for which they employ for about 40 people in Los Angeles, with additional staffers in New York and London.
Robert Thorne, the twin partner in the media empire, admitted being approached by the girls to buy what he called as his "very substantial minority stake" he had risen to CEO during a profitable 15-year relationship to respect their desire to take control over the empire a few years earlier than he had anticipated.
Olsen Twins Going Their Separate Ways
January 18, 2005 10:01:05The teen twins, Ashley Olsen and Mary Kate, are going their separate ways and living on their own. America's Star magazine wrote that Mary Kate is going to move out from their New York City apartment and leave in her own 'hut".
Many rumours raise commenting on their separation. One source says that both Kate and Ashley want to find their own identities by living independently so that people will no longer identify the twins as the same persons.
