16 Times You Really Wanted to Be Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Growing Up

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have been in the Hollywood spotlight since they were 9 months old. After being cast as the adorable Michelle Tanner on Full House, the twins slowly but surely built their empire with their own movies, products, and fashion lines. While life just hasn't been the same since they both decided to step away from acting, the world will always have fond memories of their adorable antics on the big and small screen. From their hilarious facial expressions to their enviable style to their amazing transformations, we just couldn't get enough of Mary-Kate and Ashley growing up. What kid wouldn't want to film movies where you get to play a detective, go on vacation and meet a dreamboat boy every single time, or have the best wardrobe out of literally anyone? Keep reading to see all the times we wished we could have been them, then check out why you won't be seeing them on Fuller House.

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When They Had This Classic Haircut and You Immediately Asked Your Mom to Go to the Salon
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When They Had This Classic Haircut and You Immediately Asked Your Mom to Go to the Salon

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When They Coordinated Outfits and You Bugged Your Sister to Be Friends/Twins
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When They Coordinated Outfits and You Bugged Your Sister to Be Friends/Twins

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When They Wore Orange Polos and Black Belts So You Went Out and Bought an Orange Polo and Black Belt
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When They Wore Orange Polos and Black Belts So You Went Out and Bought an Orange Polo and Black Belt

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When They Had Tattoos and You Suddenly Wanted a Harley at the Ripe Age of 7
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When They Had Tattoos and You Suddenly Wanted a Harley at the Ripe Age of 7

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When They Went on Vacation With Their Parents Yet Somehow Managed to Both Fall in Love and Branch Off on Their Own
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When They Went on Vacation With Their Parents Yet Somehow Managed to Both Fall in Love and Branch Off on Their Own

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When They Said Meaningful Things Into the Camera and Made You Start Talking to Your Mirror
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When They Said Meaningful Things Into the Camera and Made You Start Talking to Your Mirror

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When You and Your Friends Tried to Emulate Their Classy Sleepover Game Instead of Eating Popcorn Like a Damn Animal
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When You and Your Friends Tried to Emulate Their Classy Sleepover Game Instead of Eating Popcorn Like a Damn Animal

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When They Were Ready For Bed Yet Still Had Amazing Hairdos and Bras On
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When They Were Ready For Bed Yet Still Had Amazing Hairdos and Bras On

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When They Put Their Brother Up For Sale For 50 Cents but Then Marked Him Down to 25
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When They Put Their Brother Up For Sale For 50 Cents but Then Marked Him Down to 25

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When They Ran Away From Home and Made It Look Like a Perfectly Safe (and Fun) Adventure
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When They Ran Away From Home and Made It Look Like a Perfectly Safe (and Fun) Adventure

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When They Sang and Danced While Walking Down the Street and You Wanted Your Life to Be a Musical
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When They Sang and Danced While Walking Down the Street and You Wanted Your Life to Be a Musical

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When They Were Detectives and You Suddenly Wanted to Break Into Your Weird Neighbor's House to See What Was Up
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When They Were Detectives and You Suddenly Wanted to Break Into Your Weird Neighbor's House to See What Was Up

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When You Copied Their Every Move and Decided to Show Your Mom Some Serious Attitude (Only to Quickly Regret It)
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When You Copied Their Every Move and Decided to Show Your Mom Some Serious Attitude (Only to Quickly Regret It)

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When They Were So in Sync and You Actively Got Pissed at Your Sister For Not Trying Hard Enough
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When They Were So in Sync and You Actively Got Pissed at Your Sister For Not Trying Hard Enough

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When Their Vacation Attire Went Above and Beyond the Definition of "Perfection"
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When Their Vacation Attire Went Above and Beyond the Definition of "Perfection"