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April 18th, 2007 - Videos

This is the first video interview I’ve ever seen of Mary-Kate and Ashley’s biological mother "Jarnie" Jarnette Olsen.  It’s from an episode of ABC News’ magazine show Prime Time Live, titled: Twins’ Peak - Entertainment Empire Of Mary-Kate, Ashley Olsen, aired on May 28, 1997.

Success

She seems so sweet in the interview, so similar to the girls did you notice? She was very clever in not letting herself become a stage mother. Instead of pushing them to succeed she encouraged them to stay as normal as possible. That philosophy guided them throughout their lives and careers to this day. It could even be said to be responsible for their success.

Sincerity

What set Mary-Kate and Ashley apart from other child stars was they stayed true to themselves, treating everything they did as just an extension of their lives, not a way to make more money. That gave them that elusive quality that even children can detect, sincerity.

Divorce

Sadly Jarnette and David Olsen divorced in 1996 after 18 years of marriage. It’s sad when this happens because it’s so hard on everyone. Your family is the core of your security and when your family breaks apart it is devastating. It may be the reason for Mary-Kate’s feelings of insecurity that led to her health problems years later.

Who said life was easy?

There are worse things out there to deal with than your parents getting divorced. Nevertheless it’s still very painful. The best way to deal with it is to talk but not necessarily to other family members. They’re emotionally involved and not trained to deal with emotional issues like this. Better to talk with a counselor who knows what to say to make you feel better.

Trivia: Did you know that Ashley’s middle name, Fuller, is actually her mothers maiden name?

Here are part 1 and 2 of Twins’ Peak:

Twins’ Peak part 1


 

Twins’ Peak part 2

 

Twins’ Peak Transcript

Jarnette Olsen Bio

Full Name: Jarnette Olsen

Nickname: Jarnie

Maiden Name: Fuller (Also Ashley Olsen’s middle name: Ashley Fuller Olsen)

Status: Was married for 18 years to Dave Olsen: separated from Dave in July 1994; divorced Dave in February 1996

Relationship: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s Biological Mother

Birthday: 1954

Occupation: Was a ballet dancer and now is a homemaker

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  • My brother and I went to school with Jarney and her brother. Her last name was Jones as was mine.

    North Hollywood High grad 1969 — June 16, 2009 @ 9:41 am
  • Jarnie,
    If you look at this webpage please email me.
    Toni

    Toni Caruso — September 24, 2007 @ 11:47 am
  • Yes, I agree, her name was Jarnie Jones and her mother was Mary Jones. She danced ballet in Toluca Lake where she grew up. Perhaps Mary’s maiden name was Fuller? I’d love to see her again after all of these years–I danced with her and went to her house when I was very young.

    Toni Caruso — September 24, 2007 @ 11:45 am
  • Why is it that when I went to school with Jarnie, her last name was “Jones” not “Fuller”?

    Anonymous — June 6, 2007 @ 2:29 pm
  • This was GAEAT:mrgreen:

    Anonymous — May 7, 2007 @ 3:21 am
  • Hi
    You are The Best!!!
    G’night

    Terabanitoss — May 4, 2007 @ 10:02 am
  • I have put them on youtube
    I will the video of youtube take away?

    lisa — April 22, 2007 @ 12:39 am
  • no dont take them away from youtube!

    “It are my videos and I take away them of youtube
    but I don’t know or I that do not do because I want gladly firstly the opinions have of a number of people - Comment by Lisa”

    Michael Shipley — April 21, 2007 @ 1:13 pm
  • It are my videos and I take away them of youtube
    but I don’t know or I that do not do because I want gladly firstly the opinions have of a number of people

    Lisa — April 21, 2007 @ 12:24 pm
  • Lisa — April 21, 2007 @ 12:35 am
  • hi alix, glad you liked the post.

    do you have flash installed? the videos require it.

    “hey cannot view the videos but what you wrote was nice, i agree with it all - Comment by Alix”

    Michael Shipley — April 19, 2007 @ 10:18 am
  • hey cannot view the videos but what you wrote was nice, i agree with it all

    Alix — April 19, 2007 @ 10:13 am
  • thanks. it’s working now
    they look so sad in the first video.
    and i couldnt imagine jarnette with this voice!lol

    lea — April 18, 2007 @ 10:47 pm
  • sorry, it will be fixed shortly.

    Michael Shipley — April 18, 2007 @ 10:23 pm
  • Michael, the videos aren’t showing up :(

    Lizzy — April 18, 2007 @ 9:53 pm
  • even the emoticons aren’t showing let alone the videos!!! what’s going on?:cry: :cry:

    Anonymous — April 18, 2007 @ 9:42 pm
  • i dont see anything either

    Romy — April 18, 2007 @ 9:09 pm
  • you arent missing much..

    Willoby — April 18, 2007 @ 8:14 pm
  • the videos are not not showing for me

    lea — April 18, 2007 @ 8:05 pm

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