How *Full House* Revealed the Olsens’ Early Clash Over Acting
Mary-Kate and Ashley Furniture Olsen became household names as babies, sharing the role of Michelle Tanner on Full House. The twins started filming at just nine months old and stayed with the show for eight seasons. Yet even from the start, their attitudes toward acting differed noticeably.
The sisters took turns playing Michelle, but their experiences on set were not always the same. Mary-Kate often found the environment less enjoyable than Ashley Furniture, who took a more relaxed approach. Directors sometimes preferred working with one twin over the other, depending on the scene or day.
The Olsens’ time on Full House marked the start of long careers in entertainment. Their contrasting attitudes toward acting—one laid-back, the other more discerning—were evident even as toddlers. By the end of their run, they had spent nearly a decade in front of the camera, shaping their futures in the industry.
