Mary-Kate and Ashley are 40! Today is the enigmatic twin sister duo's birthday and we are taking a walk down memory lane of their iconic, nearly life-long career spanning TV, film, and fashion. From their adorable days on "Full House" to becoming a fixture of the fashion week front row and ultimately the creation of their cult-loved label The Row, what era of the Olsen twins is your favorite?

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Mary-Kate and Ashley are 40! Today is the enigmatic twin sister duo's birthday and we are taking a walk down memory lane of their iconic, nearly life-long career spanning TV, film, and fashion. From their adorable days on "Full House" to becoming a fixture of the fashion week front row and ultimately the creation of their cult-loved label The Row, what era of the Olsen twins is your favorite?

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The year was 1991—ponytails hung high, bows were affixed to practically everything, and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were first making a name for themselves playing Michelle Tanner on Full House. Over the next two decades, the twins grew up, grew out their bangs, and experimented with ever-changing beauty statements both on and off screen.

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And while there's no denying the sophistication of their present-day look, those who have been tracking the sisters for the better part of four decades may find themselves reflecting on many a scene-stealing twinning moment.

There was that time when Mary-Kate became a brunette and broke the girls's classic mirror-image sibling style.

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