Celebrity Rules of Staying Under the Radar Like Mary-Kate, Ashley Olsen

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have flown under the radar for decades, but they’re not the only celebrities who like to keep a low profile.

“The emergence of young children seems to have affected the way Mary-Kate and Ashley live their adult lives,” a friend of the twins reveals exclusively in the latest issue of. We every week.

A source said Mary-Kate and Ashley, 38, are keeping their group small, bringing in “fashionistas and family people who get their privacy.”

Mary-Kate and Ashley became famous when they were only 9 months old when they played Michelle Tanner. Full house. Later they became movie-to-VHS queens too Mary-Kate and Ashley Adventures mysteries franchise before acting in movies like Passport to Paris and Conquering London.

In 2004, the famous twins left Hollywood behind for a fashion career in New York City. Since then, they have learned to hide in plain sight thanks to their choice of big clothes and big sunglasses.

“They have stopped smoking and have stopped dating for a while,” says a second friend, noting that their lives have become “very low-class and lonely these days.”

A former friend adds, “It’s her parents who would rather be pushing the papers on The Row than out on the town. And they are very careful about who they let in and what they reveal publicly.”

Although Mary-Kate and Ashley have a plan for how to successfully stay under the radar as celebrities, they are not unique. Paul Rudd, Julia Roberts, Sarah Jessica Parker and many stars have managed to remain unnoticed while in the public eye for years.

Whether you’re wearing fancy clothes or walking in the crowd alone aka no tyrants, many celebrities included. Naomi Watts and Julianne Moore know how to avoid attention.

We every week shares 10 celebrity rules below to keep a low profile:

1. When starting out, don’t go to places where celebrities go. 


If the stars are coming out of Nobu Malibu, buying overpriced smoothies at Erewhon or stumbling out of the Bowery Hotel, they won’t pretend to be annoyed by being paparazzied.

2. Don’t take free money.

Note: personal information may be displayed in order to cover the product. Just remember, there’s no such thing as a freebie in Hollywood.

3. No delegation.

Fewer people means less attention, period. You don’t want to draw attention to yourself, so don’t bring a large group when you go out.

4. Move your inner army.

Never forget your life before fame. If you live like you were a citizen, it will be easy to go unnoticed. Think about it, what gets more attention: taking the train or driving a limousine?

5. Dress like normal people.

When in doubt, throw on a baseball cap and sunglasses…but only when it’s sunny outside.

6. Never wear sunglasses indoors.

This is a big no-no. Instead of throwing people off your scent, sunglasses inside will attract unwanted attention.

7. Move quickly.

If you hurry, fans won’t be able to pull out their phones for a clear photo, or recognize you.

8. Be smart about your subscriptions.

Instead of using your first name or variations of it, set the table using a pseudonym or your partner’s name (unless they’re famous too).

9. Avoid middle seats.

Try not to sit at a table in the middle of the restaurant. The coroner’s booth gives you more privacy.

10. Choose your hotels wisely.

Don’t stay in hotels that don’t have back doors – that way you can easily escape if the photographers find you.

Download the latest edition of We every weekwith an additional 12 pages on newsstands now, to learn more about Mary-Kate and Ashley’s secret life.