Ashley Olsen is an American businesswoman, author, fashion designer, and former actress and producer. She is best known for playing Michelle Elizabeth Tanner in the popular American TV show Full House; she shared the role with her twin sister Mary-Kate Olsen and they became known as the Olsen Twins. After the twin duo rose to fame, they managed to build their own business empire and went on to become one of the wealthiest self-made millionaires in America. Ranked at number three on VH1’s list of 100 Greatest Kid Stars, Ashley Olsen began appearing in a number of DVD movies along with her twin sister. In no time, the duo became one of the most popular teenage stars in America. However, a lack of interest in pursuing an acting career made them opt for fashion design. They launched their own line of clothing, merchandise, and make-up. Additionally, Ashley Olsen is also the creative director of the company Dualstar which produces a number of movies, DVD films, and other media-related material. She is also the co-founder of fashion brands, such as Elizabeth and James, The Row, and StyleMint.