I learned how to play the drums. When we were in pre-production, when we were still in LA, I had a couple of drum lessons and then some in Toronto. I got the one beat down and that was it.

Olsen has expressed a desire to open up a fashion shop. She co-founded luxury fashion brand The Row and the more affordable line Olsenboye alongside her fraternal twin sister Ashley Olsen. The Olsen twins portrayed Michelle throughout the series' 1987–1995 run.

Mary-Kate Olsen (born June 13 1986) is an American actress fashion designer producer author and businesswoman. She co-founded luxury fashion brand The Row and the more affordable line Olsenboye alongside her fraternal twin sister Ashley Olsen.