Mary-Kate and Ashley: The Truman Show (RE-RELEASE)

In light of our interview with Winning London's Rachel Roth, we thought this would be a good time to replay one of our all time favorite episodes from the very beginning of our podcast, "Mary-Kate and Ashley: The Truman Show." In this episode, we outline how Mary-Kate and Ashley were plucked from a regular life as two anonymous twin babies to becoming two of the most successful and well-known child stars of all time. This is an important episode for understanding how Mary-Kate and Ashley ended up where they were in 2001 when Rachel crossed paths with them, and what we'll be talking more about in the episodes to come this season.We'll be back next week for a brand new episode, but until then, please enjoy this re-release of a classic from our vault! -----------------------------------------------------------------Mary-Kate and Ashley were just 6 months old when they had the audition that propelled them to stardom. Learn how Hollywood producers coerced the twins' mother, Jarnette "Jarnie" Olsen, into trapping her daughters in a real-life Truman Show situation — beginning with that fated Full House audition.We also unpack the dangers of celebrity and the parallels between the Olsen twins and teen pop stars. And, of course, we play our favorite game: Britney Spears & Christina Aguilera, Billie Eilish & Finneas, Dave Coulier & John Stamos — who's the Mary-Kate, and who's the Ashley?-----------------------------------------SOURCE MATERIAL:VH1 Driven Documentary: Mary-Kate and AshleyCelebrity Profile: Mary-Kate and AshleyPRESS APPEARANCES:Lifestyles of Little StarsMary-Kate and Ashley present at the Emmy'sMary-Kate and Ashley on Arsenio Hall 1991Mary-Kate and Ashley on Regis and KellyOlsen Twins on QVCMary-Kate and Ashley Good Morning AmericaSeptember 2010 issue of US Marie Claire, Mary-Kate saying they were “little monkey performers” and ‘I wouldn’t wish my upbringing on anybody.’Find us on Social Media!Instagram: @theythoughtiwasyouTikTok: @theythoughtiwasyouBecca: @beccarothLani: @laniharmsRachel: @rachiemcrothThoughts/questions? Email us at: [email protected] the show