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Olsen Twins: More Work Than Play on Full House?
8 Sep
Summary
- Olsen twins were cast as Michelle Tanner at nine months old.
- Jodie Sweetin revealed the twins had a different childhood.
- The Olsen twins eventually opted out of acting careers.
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were famously cast as Michelle Tanner on Full House at only nine months old. While their TV sisters Jodie Sweetin and Candace Cameron Bure also grew up on the show, Sweetin notes the Olsen twins experienced a vastly different childhood.
Sweetin recounted that the twins were continuously working, even starring in films during breaks from Full House. After the sitcom concluded in 1995, they continued acting in over 30 films. This rigorous schedule, Sweetin suggested, is why they eventually left acting and declined a role in the 2016 revival, Fuller House.
Despite some initial frustration from John Stamos, Bob Saget understood the twins' decision. Sweetin has expressed that she feels the Olsen twins missed out on a normal childhood due to their demanding work. Although the twins remain private, they attended Bob Saget's funeral in 2022, offering a rare statement.
While the Olsen twins' early lives were atypical by many standards, the article suggests their time on Full House might have still held moments of genuine fun. All seasons of the show are available for streaming on Hulu.
