Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen rose to fame as child stars on the television show Full House, but their parents were not pushy when it came to their careers. They were independent and ran their own businesses from the age of 18. However, their childhood was not easy and Mary-Kate compared it to being in the army due to the tough schedules and constant travel. Despite their success in acting, they never saw themselves as actresses and always felt like businesswomen.
In 2014, they formally stepped away from acting to focus on their successful fashion and lifestyle brands, accumulating a combined net worth of $500 million.
