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JamesG · 03-07-2012, 02:34 PM

Olsen Twins Quit Acting: Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen Focus On Fashion
3/7/12

They've been in the public eye since they were 6 months old, and at 25, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have had their fill of the spotlight.

Each sister looks gorgeous on her own cover of Elle UK's April issue, telling the magazine they're done with acting.

"I don't have to be a pretty face. I've done that, but now it's important and liberating to be on the other side of the lens. I don't like to be the center of attention anymore," says Ashley, who hasn't appeared on screen since the twins' 2004 flop New York Minute.

"It doesn't mean I'm not interested in Hollywood," she explains. "I like the way it operates, I like the people who are involved and the sense of possibility. But if I ever get back in, it's not going to be as an actress."

While her sister Mary-Kate stuck out the acting thing a little longer -- guest starring on "Weeds" in 2007 and playing a small role in the critically panned 2011 film Beastly -- she too tells Elle UK that it "just felt right to move away from the spotlight."

The twins are happy to move behind the camera and continue working on their successful and critically lauded clothing lines, Elizabeth & James and The Row.

In recent years, the sisters have understandably asked to be seen as individuals rather than a duo -- hence the separate magazine covers -- but Mary-Kate insists "nothing would ever split us up."

"Separate side projects are one thing, but we work better as a team," she said.

Though audiences shouldn't expect to see Mary-Kate or Ashley on the big screen anytime soon, they should get used to seeing the twins' younger sister Elizabeth, whose new movie Silent House opens this week.

Elizabeth also has several films due out later this year.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...6pLid%3D141461

Ihavealife2uknow · 03-08-2012, 11:02 AM

Aw I'm a little sad to hear this. We never really got to see Ashley in a serious role after Full House but I thought Mary-Kate did really well in all her stuff after New York Minute.

Meade · 03-08-2012, 01:25 PM

I was always confused, because I thought Ashley was supposed to be a boy, and I always thought they were twin girls. Oh, well, one of them has a boys name. It wont scar her for life, lol.

JO Sweet Heart · 03-11-2012, 05:00 PM

Thank you so much for sharing this new write up on the girls! Its sad that they do not plan to come back to TV, but I am so glad that they are both doing well these days! One corner of my bedroom is still covered with my favorite shots of them!

God bless you and the girls always!!!

Holly (a day one fan of them)

03-07-2012, 02:34 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,179	The Olsen Twins Quit Acting - Want to Focus on Fashion Olsen Twins Quit Acting: Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen Focus On Fashion 3/7/12 They've been in the public eye since they were 6 months old, and at 25, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have had their fill of the spotlight. Each sister looks gorgeous on her own cover of Elle UK's April issue, telling the magazine they're done with acting. "I don't have to be a pretty face. I've done that, but now it's important and liberating to be on the other side of the lens. I don't like to be the center of attention anymore," says Ashley, who hasn't appeared on screen since the twins' 2004 flop New York Minute. "It doesn't mean I'm not interested in Hollywood," she explains. "I like the way it operates, I like the people who are involved and the sense of possibility. But if I ever get back in, it's not going to be as an actress." While her sister Mary-Kate stuck out the acting thing a little longer -- guest starring on "Weeds" in 2007 and playing a small role in the critically panned 2011 film Beastly -- she too tells Elle UK that it "just felt right to move away from the spotlight." The twins are happy to move behind the camera and continue working on their successful and critically lauded clothing lines, Elizabeth & James and The Row. In recent years, the sisters have understandably asked to be seen as individuals rather than a duo -- hence the separate magazine covers -- but Mary-Kate insists "nothing would ever split us up." "Separate side projects are one thing, but we work better as a team," she said. Though audiences shouldn't expect to see Mary-Kate or Ashley on the big screen anytime soon, they should get used to seeing the twins' younger sister Elizabeth, whose new movie Silent House opens this week. Elizabeth also has several films due out later this year. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...6pLid%3D141461 Attached Images

03-11-2012, 05:00 PM	#4
JO Sweet Heart Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 11, 2012 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 7,888	Thank you so much for sharing this new write up on the girls! Its sad that they do not plan to come back to TV, but I am so glad that they are both doing well these days! One corner of my bedroom is still covered with my favorite shots of them! God bless you and the girls always!!! Holly (a day one fan of them)
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03-08-2012, 11:02 AM	#2
Ihavealife2uknow Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 01, 2005 Posts: 325	Aw I'm a little sad to hear this. We never really got to see Ashley in a serious role after Full House but I thought Mary-Kate did really well in all her stuff after New York Minute.

03-08-2012, 01:25 PM	#3
Meade Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 02, 2002 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 279	I was always confused, because I thought Ashley was supposed to be a boy, and I always thought they were twin girls. Oh, well, one of them has a boys name. It wont scar her for life, lol.