Mary-Kate Olsen is returning to television with a co-starring role on Showtime’s dark comedy “Weeds.”

On the Lionsgate-produced show, Olsen will play Tara, a devoted Christian girl living in the newly developed megachurch community Majestic who becomes a love interest for Nancy Botwin’s (Mary-Louise Parker) son Silas (Hunter Parrish). Olsen will appear in 10 of the 15 episodes of the show’s third season.

“I’m thrilled to be a part of the show,” Olsen said. “It’s really an honor to be a part of such a talented group of actors and writers.”

“Weeds” marks Olsen’s first major solo role. Since their debut on ABC’s hit comedy series “Full House” at age 9 months, Olsen and her twin sister, Ashley, have starred together in a string of kids and tween-oriented series and movies for television and video.

Olsen’s role on the edgy Showtime series about a pot-dealing mom (Parker) also is a departure from the wholesome, PG characters she and her sister have played and opens a new chapter in her acting career.

“‘Weeds’ isn’t your 8 o’clock family fare,” series creator and executive producer Jenji Kohan said. “It’s an adult show with adult subject matter, and we’re confident Mary-Kate is right for the role. She came in and read with Hunter and was absolutely charming and real and seemed like a great fit. Audiences have seen only one side of Mary-Kate, but here we’ll see her in a whole new light.”

In addition to Olsen, joining the “Weeds” cast this upcoming season is previously announced Matthew Modine (HR 5/4). The series’ Season 3 premieres Aug. 13.

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Celebs in order:  Eva Mendes & Jessica Alba (above), Mary Kate Olsen, Dita Von Teese, Elisha Cuthbert, Monet Mazur, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Eva Mendes, Victoria Beckham, Kristen Bell, Lindsay Lohan, Milla Jovovich, Claudia Schiffer, Emmy Rossum, Ali Larter, Demi Moore & Diane Kruger

I’m tired of posting pics from this.  So I’m putting all the rest in here.  The pictures seriously NEVER END! Just when I think I’m at the end – I see another celeb that I have to post.  So instead of doing like 20 more posts, I’m going to put everyone in here. Just click on the thumbnails to enlarge!

IN ORDER: Ginnifer Goodwin and goofy looking Chris Klein, Stunning Kate Moss, Jennifer Connelly and husband Paul Bettany, Cameron Diaz, A disturbingly thin Cate Blanchett, Chloe Sevigny, The gorgeous Jennifer Garner, A pregnant Salma Hayek, Naomi Watts and boyfriend Liev Schreiber, Kate Bosworth (love the look), Elizabeth Berkley, Petra Nemcova, Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen.

PHEW!  That should keep you guys busy!

I’m guessing that’s MK on the right?

Um, Mary – I think you have a run in your stockings.

Mary Kate has written a short piece for the New York Times on her favorite Chanel bag.

Timeless
Brand Loyalty

By MARY-KATE OLSEN

I have a large, red quilted Chanel bag that I borrowed from my sister Ashley. I wore it to an event and never gave it back. Luckily, she’s moved on to another bag, so I’m safe for now. I’m not quite sure how many bags I have, but let’s just say I have a few. When I find a bag I like, I tend to wear it to death until I become obsessed with another one. This probably happens three to five times a year. But I always come back to the Chanel. The size isn’t overwhelming, and it has enough subtle detail to keep it interesting. I also have the smaller version in blue and in white, but the red is definitely my favorite. I don’t have a stylist — I’d rather just do my own thing and put together my own outfits. The chain-handle bag is the perfect accent to almost any combination I come up with. I look at everything with a designer’s eye, but I wouldn’t change a thing about this bag. I think that’s why it’s a true classic.

This is the bag in case for some odd reason you have never seen Chanel classic flap.

Wow, breathtaking.