Shocking Revelation: Exploring Joey's True Link to the Beloved Tanner Family on Full House

Summary

Joey Gladstone is not actually related to the Tanners in Full House, despite the common misconception that he is their uncle.

Joey found a home with the Tanners due to his friendship with Danny and his financial hardships as a comedian. He beautifully embodies the idea of a chosen family by selflessly dedicating his time and energy to nurturing Danny's children, despite not sharing any blood relation with them.

In a recent interview on the How Rude podcast, Jodie Sweetin, the actress who played Stephanie Tanner on Full House, sets the record straight about the misconception surrounding Joey Gladstone's relationship with the Tanners. Despite the show's initial struggle for popularity, it eventually gained a devoted following and even had a spin-off sequel on Netflix called Fuller House. Nevertheless, after 13 seasons, there still seems to be confusion about Joey's true connection to Danny's family. In the Tanneritos podcast, Sweetin addresses the widespread belief that Joey is the uncle of DJ, Stephanie, and Michelle. Here is a snippet of her full statement:

How Joey Got Into Living With The Tanners In Full House

He isn't actually an uncle. Let's delve into this matter since individuals often bring up the question, "Well, what about Uncle Joey?" Yet, I'm quick to clarify that he isn't an uncle, and we never addressed him as "Uncle Joey."

The Full House series began with the tragic loss of Danny's wife, leaving him alone to care for their three young children. Initially, Danny sought support from his mother, but it was his brother-in-law Jesse and college friend Joey who provided long-term assistance. It is true that Joey's connection to the family was never explicitly stated. He and Danny were simply close friends, which led to their shared living arrangement. However, it is important to note that Joey's decision to move in with the Tanners was not solely driven by his desire to help Danny. As a struggling comedian, residing with the family greatly alleviated his financial burden.

Due to the ambiguous connection between the character and the Tanners, Joey has become the subject of numerous theories. One prevalent theory suggests that Joey is actually the biological father of the Full House children, solely based on the fact that he shares their blonde hair. However, this argument is weak since the show never provided a detailed background for Joey outside of his existing relationship with Danny, allowing for various hypotheses about him to arise easily. Additionally, unlike Jesse, Joey lacked a clear personal development throughout the show's narrative.

Nevertheless, Joey was treated as a member of the family despite not being blood-related. His character exemplified the concept of found family in Full House, where three men raised three young girls in a non-traditional household. In fact, Joey's ability to dedicate so much time and effort to raising Danny's children, despite not having a biological connection to them, only serves to make him more endearing.

Source: How Rude, Tanneritos