Restored Mansion From Mary-Kate And Ashley Olsen’s Film ‘It Takes Two’ Was Abandoned And Demolished

Feb 09, 2023 by apost team

The Olsen twins are undeniably one of the most famous sets of twins to ever exist. Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen have been icons in the film, television and fashion industries, working together during their early years and well into their adult life. 

Mary-Kate and Ashley were born on June 13, 1986, in Sherman Oaks, California. They also have an older brother named Trent Olsen and a younger sister named Elizabeth Olsen, who is also an actress. The twins also have two younger half-siblings from their father’s second marriage.

The lovely ladies were catapulted into stardom early on when they were first cast to play the character of Michelle Tanner on “Full House” in 1987. As part of the Tanner clan, the girls consistently appeared on the show and took turns delivering lines as the two of them played one character.

After finding fame on “Full House,” Mary-Kate and Ashley went on to star in plenty of movies together, showing off their sisterly bond. They’re even CEOs of their own production company called Dualstar, which produced some of their popular films such as “Double, Double, Toil and Trouble” and “Holiday in the Sun.” Even though the films were straight to television or video, they were still extremely popular.

The twins were also in the 1995 film “It Takes Two,” alongside Kirstie Alley and Steve Guttenberg. With a similar storyline to Mark Twain’s “The Prince and the Pauper,” the movie was a hit with fans. However, an iconic piece from the film – the mansion – was destroyed almost three decades later.

Sharing the spotlight was once Mary-Kate and Ashley’s specialty, as being a twin was one of the most interesting tidbits about the duo. They partnered together for multiple movie projects and, even later in life, started up their own fashion line together. Their unity has been instrumental in making their career as special as it is, and the two are both considered trailblazers for their work across multiple industries.

However, as the twins got older, they shifted from acting and prominently being in the spotlight to working more behind the scenes as businesswomen. 

In 2012, both sisters made a commitment to retire as actresses and instead focus on finding success in the fashion world. Ashley explained: “I don’t have to be a pretty face, I’ve done that, but now it’s important and liberating to be on the other side of the lens. I don’t like to be the center of attention anymore.” 

She continued: “It doesn’t mean I’m not interested in Hollywood. I like the way it operates, I like the people who are involved and the sense of possibility. But if I ever get back in, it’s not going to be as an actress.” Mary-Kate agreed and said that it “just felt right to move away (from the spotlight).”

Still, the sisters recognized that there’s strength in numbers. “Separate side projects are one thing, but we work better as a team,” Mary-Kate said. Speaking with Allure in 2013, Mary-Kate and Ashley talked more about what led them to leave acting behind and instead focus on being businesswomen in the fashion industry, which ultimately boiled down to them not feeling like they could give their all or have “control” over the end product.

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Today, both twins are extremely happy and proud of the choices they’ve made regarding their careers and the success of their fashion lines. Mary-Kate said:

“I think we’re very much perfectionists and hard workers and we’ve always been hard workers. So, I am happy that people look at it as a perfect product, or products that feel complete, or whole… It’s our job to find every imperfection in there to make sure that we’re constantly pushing ourselves and training our eyes and making sure everyone is served. Just evolving and learning.”

However, fans can’t help but reminisce on all the great movies the Olsens put out when they were younger, including 1995’s “It Takes Two.” Sadly, the mansion from the movie has not lived on.

In 2014, CTV News reported that the French-style home was listed for sale at $25 million in an upscale neighborhood referred to as “Millionaires’ Row” in Toronto, Canada. The owners at the time had purchased the home in 2002 and restored it with period pieces from the 1600s.

According to Talking Walls Photography, the mansion contained 10 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms, as well as an indoor pool with a floor that converted into a ballroom. On top of that, there was a library, tennis court, recording studio and wine cellar, as well as plenty more amenities.

Unfortunately, that wasn’t enough for the mansion to stay afloat. The gated property was purchased in 2020 by a company called Nascond. However, in July 2022, demolition equipment was brought to the estate, and the mansion was demolished.

Although the mansion is no more, people can still remember it through projects such as the TV show “Suits” and the Olsens’ “It Takes Two.”

Have you ever watched “It Takes Two” starring Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen? Are you a fan of the twin sisters? Let us know, and be sure to pass this along to your family and friends.