Sweetin Explains Olsen Twins' Full House Absence

Jodie Sweetin has offered insight into why Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen did not reprise their role as Michelle Tanner in the Netflix reboot of Full House. Sweetin stated that the absence of the Olsen twins was not a result of any conflict or drama.

Instead, Sweetin suggested that the twins' career choices were influenced by their early start in acting. The Olsen twins began their careers at just nine months old, portraying Michelle Tanner throughout the original run of Full House from 1987 to 1995. They subsequently starred in numerous films together.

Sweetin, who played Stephanie Tanner, explained that the Olsens did not have the opportunity to experience a typical childhood due to their extensive work. The twins later founded their successful luxury fashion brand, The Row, in 2005, with Mary-Kate now serving as creative director and Ashley as CEO. Sweetin understood their decision to pass on Fuller House, emphasizing that it was not their passion.

"You know, this isn't what they love," Sweetin said. She acknowledged her initial disappointment but ultimately respected their choice, noting that they were only eight years old when the original show concluded and had already experienced extensive careers. Sweetin highlighted that everyone remains on good terms with the twins, who now lead very private lives.