Why Elizabeth Olsen Doesn’t Compete With Her Twin Sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley

As the youngest sibling in a large family, Elizabeth Olsen has always had a unique vantage point on the lives and careers of her older twin sisters, Mary-Kate and Ashley. While she’s made a name for herself in Hollywood, Elizabeth recently shared how much she admires the close bond her sisters share and their ability to forge their own path outside the spotlight.

A Different Kind of Connection

Speaking on the March 25 episode of Today with Jenna & Friends, Elizabeth reflected on her experience growing up as the baby of six siblings. “I loved it, especially being the baby. I really enjoyed it,” the WandaVision star said. But when it comes to Mary-Kate and Ashley, who famously rose to stardom as toddlers on Full House, Elizabeth noted that their connection as twins was never something she competed with—in fact, it’s something she deeply admires.

“I really admire the partnership that [Mary-Kate and Ashley] have and don’t compete with it,” she shared. “It’s a really interesting thing to watch. I admire it.” For Elizabeth, their bond is “a different kind of connection,” one that she’s always observed with respect and appreciation.

Growing Up Olsen

Elizabeth has previously spoken about the unique dynamic of being the youngest sibling to twins. In a 2022 interview with Harper’s Bazaar UK, she reflected on the perks of having two older sisters who often spoiled her. “If I was spoiled by one, the other one wanted to match it,” she joked. This sense of care and generosity from Mary-Kate and Ashley helped shape Elizabeth’s perspective on family and collaboration.

A Family United by Individuality

While Elizabeth has made her mark in Hollywood, Mary-Kate and Ashley shifted their focus from acting to the world of fashion, co-founding the luxury label The Row. In February 2025, Elizabeth showed her support for her sisters at Paris Fashion Week, attending their Fall 2024/Winter 2025 runway show. True to their understated style, Mary-Kate and Ashley requested no cameras or phones at the event, reflecting their preference for discretion—an approach that’s carried through their lives and design philosophy.

Privacy and Style in the Olsen Family

Mary-Kate and Ashley have long embraced a low-profile lifestyle. They famously avoid social media, with Ashley telling Net-a-Porter in 2017, “We don’t dive into that world. We don’t have Instagram or Facebook.” Mary-Kate, in a 2021 interview with i-D, elaborated, “We were raised to be discreet people,” adding that their understated aesthetic in fashion likely stems from this value.

Elizabeth’s openness about her admiration for her sisters highlights the supportive, individualistic dynamic within the Olsen family. It’s clear that while the three siblings have chosen different paths, they remain closely bonded by mutual respect and a shared commitment to their craft—whether it’s on the screen, the runway, or behind the scenes.