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By Jessica Warren Sep 20, 2008

Ashley Olsen and twin sister Mary-Kate Olsen, 22, have spent their whole lives in synch, and together created their clothing lines, The Row and Elizabeth and James, but an insider says their work ethics don’t match anymore, causing what is reported as a "serious rift in their relationship," reports In Touch Weekly this week.

Behind the Scenes: Ashley Olsen Battles With Sister Mary-Kate Olsen?

"Ashley really wants to be a respected businesswoman and be taken seriously," says the pal. “MK does too, but she hasn’t been willing to give up her lifestyle and act like an adult for their job.” So Ashley has taken a drastic step: distancing her twin from the couture end of their joint fashion empire, the report claims.

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"Ashley came to a difficult decision. She decided that MK should not be involved with The Row,” says the insider. “She asked her sister to step back from her current responsibilities until she has her personal life together.” Instead, MK will focus on their more affordable line, Elizabeth and James, for which their roles were always less hands-on.

“It’s tough because The Row was so much of Mary-Kate’s idea,” says the insider. “Mary-Kate has a unique fashion sense,” notes an insider. “I just see myself more as a businessperson,” Ashley says.

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