Elizabeth Olsen Rejects ‘It Girl’ Tag
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies, Child Stars
Elizabeth Olsen thinks her 'It girl' tag is an "ephemeral thing."
The Martha Marcy May Marlene actress - the younger sister of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen - explained while the term has helped her launch her career, she wants to be an "older lady" when she retires from acting.
"I always joke that the term 'It girl' is such an ephemeral thing. And I'm really tying to have a long career until I'm ready to retire as an older lady. So for me, it's really nice that it has helped me kind of start my career and I'm so thankful that it got the attention that it did. Because now I'm in such a cool position of choosing really interesting roles."
While Elizabeth admits she doesn't talk with her A-list siblings "directly about work," they do advise her on what roles she should take: "We don't really talk too directly about work. If we do, it's more just about, 'I'm having a hard time making a choice, can you help me out?' Just anything that you'd ask anyone in your family if you trust their opinions. But, really, all they've done their entire lives was work and they're really amazing workers. They're such strong women that have so many different companies to take over and run and it's just amazing to have those types of women in your family."
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Ashley Olsen Won’t Act Again
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies, Child Stars, Where Are They Now?
Ashley Olsen is unlikely to ever act again.
The 25-year-old star - who made her acting debut aged just nine months alongside her twin Mary-Kate in Full House - hasn't appeared in a film since 2004's New York Minute and has no plans to return in front of the camera.
"We worked non-stop until we were 18. Then we decided to take a break and go to school - and that was when we decided to question whether we would carry on in entertainment. It was time to step behind the process. I wanted to work on other things. It doesn't mean I'm not interested in Hollywood, I like the way it operates and the people who are involved and the sense of possibility. But if I ever do get back in, it's not going to be as an actress."
Though Mary-Kate has made some film and TV appearances since New York Minute - including an eight-episode stint in Weeds - she also thinks it "felt right" to step away from acting.
"It just felt right to move away," she said.
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Younger Olsen Sister Making a Big Sundance Splash
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Movies
Elizabeth Olsen, younger sister to twin siblings Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, has gone from little sis to very talked-about actress. Olsen is in two films that will be shown at the Sundance Film Festival that are getting tons of buzz.
Olsen plays the lead in Silent House, a movie about a haunted house. She will also be featured in Martha Macy May Marlene, a film about a young woman trying to adjust to life outside the cult she’s just escaped.
“To have a lead be an unknown -- it’s kind of a risk for people to take. And so the fact that they took that risk . . . made my year, my life, I don’t know! It was really exciting.”
Olsen, 21, is three years younger than her famous twin siblings. “I think it’s a really weird part of this business,” she said of being chased by paparazzi, something she’s seen happening to Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen. “When I would go shopping with my sisters when I was younger, it would be dangerous. People would almost get us into car accidents. I just think it’s crazy in general but I want to be an actor.”
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Plane Nightmare for Ashley Olsen
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies, Dating, Breaking News
Looks like someone should’ve listened to Megan Fox’s flying advice.
Ashley Olsen‘s plane was forced to make an emergency landing yesterday.
The 23-year-old actress-and-designer was traveling from New York to Los Angeles with her boyfriend, The Hangover‘s Justin Bartha, when an electrical fire sparked in the cockpit, forcing the pilot to land the aircraft in Virginia.
Publicist Phil Lobel - who was a passenger on the plane - told ET Online the incident was a “harrowing experience,” as the fire had caused the windscreen to crack, which “obscured the pilot’s ability to conduct a visual landing.” Emergency crews met the plane on the runway, where they stabilized the situation before leading the passengers and crew to safety.
According to reports, the passengers - which also included Californication actress Pamela Adlon and Jersey Boys star Jarrod Spector - bonded and celebrated their safe landing once safely inside the airport. The group were rebooked onto flights to complete their journey this morning.
Quote of the Day: Ashley Olsen on The Row’s Customer
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Child Stars, Clothing, Style
“She’s a traveler. She’s in Africa with a backpack. She also lives in Venice, and she has a place in New York. She doesn’t let anything affect her choices. She just sees a clear road ahead.”
- Child star-turned-fashionista Ashley Olsen describing the woman who purchases $1700 motorcycle pants and $300 t-shirts from her line, The Row.
(You can find other notable quotes here.)
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Who’s Ashley Olsen Dating Now?
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Movies, Hook-ups, Rumors
Ashley Olsen, famous twin sibling to Mary-Kate, has received far less negative publicity than her sister. But as far as her relationship choices go, Ashley has often taken the brunt of criticism for her penchant for older man. In the past, the actress has been romantically linked to Lance Armstrong and Jared Leto (both currently 36). But this time, she’s found someone a little closer to her own age group.
According to an unnamed source, Olsen recently spent some time in Greece with Justin Bartha, 29. Who’s that? You might recognize him as the very cute sidekick in the National Treasure movies - he’s the good-looking smart guy who sets Nicolas Cage up to look like a hero. Bartha was formerly linked romantically to heiress Lydia Hearst.
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Stars Shine at the CFDA Awards, Despite Saint Laurent’s Absence
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Movies, Music, Television, Clothing, Fashion Police, Style, Parties, Photos
Just about every and any fashion conscientious celebrity showed up at the Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards (CFDA) last night, despite the death of fashion king Yves Saint Laurent.
In honor of the late designer, longtime friend and fellow designer Diane von Furstenberg along with supermodel Naomi Campbell and fashion-forward Ashley Olsen showed up to the event in his signature creations.
Due to the nature of the event, fashion oopsies were at a minimum, and everyone looked gorgeous (including the men!).
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What is that Expression on Ashley Olsen’s Face?
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Television, Editorials
This is an entirely new look for Ashley Olsen—and I’m not really sure what to make of it.
She’s either:
A) Grimacing because that man is stepping on her foot.
B) Reacting to a photo gallery of her most memorable outfits.
C) Genuinely smiling.
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