Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen All Smiles While Rocking Coordinating Looks During Rare NYC Outing

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen surprised fans when they stepped out for a rare public outing in New York City on Thursday, April 30. The famous 39-year-old twins, who have opted for a private life after retiring from acting, were all smiles as they had lunch with a friend in Manhattan.

In photos, the So Little Time alums rocked coordinating looks, both donning long coats, scarves, alligator handbags and sunglasses, all in neutral, earthy colors.

While Ashley rocked dark, wide-legged trousers, her sibling stuck to a classic pair of straight-leg jeans.

The sighting had people wondering whether either of the stars will attend the 2026 Met Gala, which takes place on Monday, May 4, in NYC.

Though they haven't been to the star-studded event recently, they have gone numerous times over the years both separately and together, with their last being in 2019.

That year, the girls matched in black leather ensembles with gold accents.

Since leaving Hollywood behind, the Olsens have been focused on their successful fashion line, The Row. The brand even won American Accessory Designer of the Year at the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards.

"To our individual buyers, you have been our guiding light for the past 20 years now," Mary-Kate gushed in their acceptance speech. "To our amazing customers who truly give us the opportunity to do what we love, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you."

Mary-Kate also gave a shout-out to their loved ones, gushing, "Thank you for giving us the love and kindness that allows us to show up to work each day."

Ashley married artist Louis Eisner in 2022, and the following year, she gave birth to their son, Otto, whom she also keeps away from the spotlight. (Neither of the twins even have their own social media accounts.)

Mary-Kate married French banker Olivier Sarközy, 56, in 2015, but the former filed for divorce in 2020, with the split being finalized in 2021.

While neither of them have commented on why they parted ways, an insider said they weren't aligned on their future.

"Mary-Kate started coming around to the idea of having a baby and thinking about it seriously. But Olivier was a closed book on that subject and was opposed to the idea. He felt like he had closed that chapter of his life and didn't want to go back," a source told E! News at the time. "She didn't like the idea of not even being able to explore the possibility."

Another insider told the outlet their different personalities also clashed, as while the Full House alum is "a homebody," the banker enjoys "attending events and being with people."