Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen stepped out together in New York City on Tuesday, and the internet is officially in shambles. The famously private twins were photographed on a rare joint outing, their first public appearance since their brother Trent’s wedding back in June. For fans who grew up watching them on Full House and in movies like Passport to Paris, it’s a serious blast from the past.
The 40-year-old duo kept things incredibly low-key, with Mary-Kate spotted in baggy black shorts and vintage Yohji Yamamoto x Adidas sneakers, while Ashley rocked an all-black ensemble complete with a Margaux bag from their luxury brand, The Row. The twins have largely avoided the spotlight since their 2004 movie New York Minute, choosing instead to build their fashion empire behind the scenes. Ashley quietly welcomed a son with husband Louis Eisner in 2023, and Mary-Kate finalized her divorce from Olivier Sarkozy in 2021.
Seeing them out together is a reminder of how much pop culture changed when they left acting. They traded the red carpet for the runway, and honestly, it worked out pretty well for them. What’s your favorite Olsen twins memory from back in the day? Drop a comment and let us know.
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