Nearly a quarter of a century has passed since the release of the beloved family film Holiday in the Sun, and actor Austin Nichols, who played a leading role opposite the Olsen Twins, is reflecting on the complexities of their onscreen romance. In a candid discussion on the popular podcast Drama Queens, Nichols shared his feelings about a particular scene that, upon reflection, felt deeply uncomfortable due to the significant age difference at the time.

In the film released in 2001, Nichols portrayed a love interest for Mary-Kate Olsen, who was just 15 years old during filming. He himself was in his late teens, around 18 or 19, and at times even 20 years old. This age gap weighed heavily on his mind. I was definitely nervous because Mary-Kate was 15, and I was, I think, 18 or 19, or maybe even 20, Nichols recalled. I dont remember, but I was too old, and it felt weird, and it felt wrong. His concerns were amplified by his own youthful appearance, which he described as real tall and skinny and, like, nerdy, leading him to feel that although the age disparity might not be apparent on screen, it was very real in his mind.

Nichols went on to describe his apprehensions about the kiss scene, revealing that he sought reassurance from the film's producers and even Mary-Kate's father, who was present during filming. I was like, Is this okay with you guys? And they were all like, Oh, dont worry about it. Nobody seemed concerned, he stated. Despite his worries, Nichols ultimately felt reassured that everything would turn out fine, and indeed, the scene remained very G-rated.

Holiday in the Sun featured Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen as twin sisters Madison and Alex, who embark on a vacation to the Bahamas with their parents. During their trip, they inadvertently uncover a smuggling ring while also finding romance, showcasing the signature blend of adventure and charm typical of the Olsen Twins films. The film was a continuation of the twins' successful career, which began when they were just nine months old with their role as Michelle Tanner on ABCs hit sitcom Full House.

Before reaching adulthood, the Olsen Twins had already led more than 20 projects, demonstrating their undeniable talent and popularity. Their filmography includes popular titles such as How the West Was Fun (1994), It Takes Two (1995), Billboard Dad (1998), Passport to Paris (1999), Our Lips Are Sealed (2000), and New York Minute (2004), alongside television shows like Two of a Kind (1998-1999) and So Little Time (2001-2002).

Reflecting on his youthful career aspirations, Nichols acknowledged that while he had to confront the uncomfortable aspects of such projects, he ultimately learned to embrace the joy that these films brought to audiences. Its one of those things where, when youre young and youre trying to make your career as an actor and do all these cool projects, when you have this one that you feel is maybe a little silly, I had to give that up years ago because people love it, Nichols concluded. His comments have reignited discussions about the dynamics of age and consent in Hollywood, especially in light of the evolving conversations surrounding the treatment of young actors in the entertainment industry.