Mary-Kate Olsen has claimed that she hates having her picture taken by the paparazzi.

The actress has revealed that she will only happily have her photograph taken when she is on the way to an awards ceremony or movie premiere.

Olsen told Entertainment Weekly: "I don't want my picture taken. The only time I think it's okay is at a red carpet event of a photo shoot. So, every time I see a paparazzi, I cover my face so they don't get a picture, and I'm just 'the mean person who doesn't smile'."

The twin added: "I would love to be able to swim in the ocean in Malibu. But that is asking for a bikini shot. That's inviting something that I don't want to happen.

"I don't need to be on a 'Who's Skinny, Who's Fat, Who's Looking Healthy, Who's Not Eating?' list."