The Olsen Twin Who Disliked Being on “Full House”
Early Fame and Its Challenges
Imagine being in the spotlight from the age of nine months on a successful sitcom. Such was the reality for Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who became household names during their time as Michelle Tanner on the popular 1990s television series Full House, which concluded when the twins were just nine years old.
Podcast Insights from Former Co-Stars
In a recent episode of their podcast, How Rude, Tanneritos, former Full House stars Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber addressed a fan’s question about the dynamics between the Olsen twins during filming. The inquiry focused on whether the show’s directors ever favored one twin over the other and how that affected their time on set.
Acknowledging the Preference
Jodie Sweetin responded, affirming that there was indeed a period when one twin received more attention than the other. She elaborated that this preference was more pronounced at the beginning of their filming experience, particularly when one of the twins was less enthusiastic about being on set.
Mary-Kate’s Discomfort
According to Sweetin, it was Mary-Kate who found the filming environment less enjoyable compared to her sister Ashley. “Mary-Kate did not like being out on set, but Ashley was like, ‘Cool, whatevs.’ She was much more… docile about it,” Jodie explained.
Distinct Personalities
Sweetin further emphasized the contrasting personalities of the twins, stating, “That’s absolutely who they are. Ashley will be like, ‘Sure, whatevs.’ Mary-Kate was like, ‘I don’t want to do this.’”
Scene Preferences
Andrea Barber added that the twins had specific reasons for wanting to film certain scenes. “One would want to do a certain scene because it was more fun for them, and the other one didn’t care,” she noted.
Sweet Treats and Equal Shares
Interestingly, there was one type of scene that both twins were eager to participate in: those involving candy. Sweetin recalled, “That was the only thing that they were like, ‘This isn’t fair.’ They couldn’t have one twin eating more sweets than the other one, or the girls would riot.”
Conclusion
The dynamics between the Olsen twins during their early years in Hollywood highlight the unique challenges of child stardom. For more insights, you can listen to the entire podcast episode.
