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Mary-Kate: 'We were little monkey performers'

By Sarah Karmali on Thursday 5 August 2010

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Mary-Kate Olsen has opened up about her extraordinary childhood in the September issue of US Marie Claire, saying: 'I wouldn't wish my upbringing on anybody.'

One half of the world's most famous twin-set, Mary-Kate and sister Ashley grew up in front of the lens, after finding fame on kids TV show Full House.

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'I look at old pictures of me, and I don't feel connected to them at all,' says the 24-year-old, describing her and her sister as 'little monkey performers.'

'But I wouldn't take it back for the world,' she adds.

Mary-Kate tells Marie Claire:

And the former child star says she's now finally found her fashion feet, and would rather be known as a designer than an actress.

Since founding fashion label The Row with Ashley, Mary-Kate describes her new passion as 'kind of like a mask to hide behind.'

'I still read scripts, and if something comes a long, that's great,' she says. 'But this is my day job. The Row is where I go every day.'

Mary-Kate tells Marie Claire:

But the starlet doesn't just front one, or even two covers of this month's issue - she features on three different versions of US Marie Claire...

Which cover do you like best? Let us know your thoughts in the comments box below!

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Thursday 5 August 2010

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My heart bleeds for her! How terrible her life must be...

(P.S Love the third cover.)
Comment by Katie on August 05 12:27

Without a doubt cover 3. Makes Marie Claire edgy and the shot is just beautiful...Love it!!!!
Comment by Cara Solomon on August 05 12:34

I used to love them in Two of a Kind!!!
Comment by Leah on August 05 12:41

First one for sure!
I'm sure her childhood sucked, but nowadays...whose doesn't?
Comment by Cat on August 05 13:22

Def the first one...shows her looking beautiful and high fashion (which is what she's wanted to be known for!)
Comment by Claire on August 05 14:48

The first cover is the best, then the second. I don't like the third at all. Looks like trying too hard.
Comment by jar on August 05 15:19

Definitely the first one
Comment by Kerry on August 05 15:35

I do feel for Mary-Kate, it must be hard living her life the way she has but the first cover is amazing. she looks gorgeous.
I'm glad she has landed on her feet....many have not.
Keep going Mary-Kate
Comment by leanne on August 05 15:42

I really like them all, but think the stunning first one just pips it!
Comment by Starbryt on August 05 16:23

I wouldn't wish my updringing on anyone but I wouldn't take it back for the world, huh?
Comment by Elle on August 05 17:37

It has to be the first picture, definately. She looks more grown up and absolutely beautful x
Comment by Tilly on August 05 18:55

definately the first one it is soft and shows that her upbringing hasnt defeated her in a way
Comment by antonia on August 05 21:42

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