Where Are They Now: Full House Stars?
Revisit the beloved cast of 'Full House' and witness the transformations they've undergone over the years From Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen to John Stamos, discover how these stars have evolved since their days on the popular sitcom
In 1987, America was introduced to the Tanner family and quickly fell in love with their charming San Francisco home and daily adventures. The beloved sitcom, which aired for a total of 8 seasons on ABC between 1987 and 1995, followed the story of Danny Tanner (Bob Saget) as he navigated raising his three daughters, D.J. (Candace Cameron Bure), Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin), and Michelle (Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen), after the loss of his wife. With the help of his brother-in-law, Jesse Katsopolis (John Stamos), and best friend Joey (Dave Coulier), Danny learned that he didn't have to do it alone. The series also featured Lori Loughlin as Jesse's love interest, Rebecca "Becky" Donaldson, Andrea Barber as D.J.'s best friend, Kimmy Gibbler, and Steve Weinger as D.J.'s on-again, off-again love interest, Steve Hale, who made viewers swoon.
In 2015, Netflix announced the revival of Fuller House, causing fans to celebrate. The series featured several original cast members, including Sweetin, Bure, and Barber, who reprised their roles as regulars. Loughlin, Stamos, Coulier, Saget, and Weinger also appeared as recurring guest stars. However, the Olsen twins decided not to return to their Tanner family roots. According to Bure, they have no plans to return to the show in the future.
Fuller House's fifth and final season was slated to air in fall of 2019, but Lori Loughlin's character, Becky, was absent from the show due to her alleged involvement in the college admissions scandal that rocked the nation. Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, were arrested for reportedly paying $500,000 to have their daughters admitted to the University of Southern California as crew recruits, despite never having participated in the sport. Following a plea deal, Loughlin was sentenced to two months in prison, two years of supervised release, 100 hours of community service, and a $150,000 fine in August 2020, while Giannulli received a five-month prison sentence, two years of supervised release, a $250,000 fine, and 250 hours of community service.
Scroll down to see how the Full House cast has changed throughout the years!
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'Full House' Stars: Then and Now!
In 1987, the Tanner family captured America's heart when they warmly welcomed viewers into their San Francisco home and daily lives. The popular sitcom aired for 8 seasons on ABC from 1987 to 1995, chronicling widower Danny Tanner's (Bob Saget) struggles raising his three daughters - D.J. (Candace Cameron Bure), Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin), and Michelle (Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen). Fortunately, Danny's brother-in-law Jesse Katsopolis (John Stamos) and best friend Joey (Dave Coulier) move in to help him out. Lori Loughlin also starred as Jesse's love interest, Rebecca "Becky" Donaldson, while Andrea Barber played D.J.'s best friend, Kimmy Gibbler. Steve Weinger added to the drama as D.J.'s on-again, off-again love interest, Steve Hale.
In 2015, Netflix announced a revival series titled Fuller House that brought back many of the original cast members, much to the delight of fans. Among the returning series regulars were Sweetin, Bure, and Barber, while Loughlin, Stamos, Coulier, Saget, and Weinger made appearances as recurring guest stars. However, the Olsen twins decided not to reprise their roles in the Tanner family and are unlikely to change their minds anytime soon, according to Bure, who stated in February 2019 that they "will never come back" and have no interest in being on the show.
Loughlin's absence from the final season of Fuller House was due to her alleged involvement in the nationwide college admissions scandal, which resulted in her and her husband's arrest in March 2019. The couple was accused of paying $500,000 to get their daughters admitted to the University of Southern California as designated crew team recruits, despite the fact that they had never played the sport. After pleading guilty in May 2020, Loughlin was sentenced to two months in prison, two years of supervised release, 100 hours of community service, and a $150,000 fine. Her husband received a five-month prison sentence, two years of supervised release, a $250,000 fine, and 250 hours of community service.
Scroll down to see how the Full House cast has changed throughout the years!
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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Then
As infants, the famous twins made their debut on Full House and were cast as the youngest daughter Michelle Tanner at just 6 months old. Due to labor laws, the endearing duo shared the role and won over audiences with Michelle's witty catchphrases and humorous commentary on family matters.
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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen: Now
Growing up in the limelight, the Olsen sisters expanded their empire with their own supplemental shows and movies. They continued acting well into their late teens, before transitioning to the world of high fashion in their twenties. Despite their success in the entertainment industry, the sisters made the decision not to appear on the Fuller House reboot when it premiered on Netflix in 2015.
Mary-Kate shocked fans when she filed for divorce from Olivier Sarkozy in April 2020, less than five years after tying the knot. Meanwhile, Ashley surprised the world with news of her secret wedding to artist Louis Eisner in December 2022.
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John Stamos Then
He rose to fame after landing the part of Jesse Katsopolis on General Hospital. Jesse was the beloved uncle to the Tanner sisters and brother-in-law to Danny Tanner. His charming personality, coupled with his impressive hairstyle and cool demeanor as the lead singer of Jesse and the Rippers, won over the hearts of fans.
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John Stamos: Now
Stamos has had a successful career after his iconic portrayal of Uncle Jesse, with appearances in popular TV shows such as ER, Necessary Roughness, They Came Together, Scream Queens and You. In addition to his professional achievements, he also tied the knot with actress Caitlin McHugh in February 2018, and the couple welcomed their first child, son Billy, in April of the same year.
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Bob Saget Then
Wake up! Saget led the beloved show as father and local news broadcaster Danny Tanner, raising his three daughters alone after his wife Pam died in a car accident.
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Bob Saget: Now
Following the end of Full House, the host of America's Funniest Home Videos pursued his passion for stand-up comedy and made appearances in other shows such as Raising Dad and Entourage. He also lent his voice for a role in How I Met Your Mother before returning to his original role in the Fuller House reboot series. In October 2018, Saget tied the knot with journalist Kelly Rizzo. Unfortunately, the Dirty Daddy author passed away in January 2022 while in his hotel room in Orlando, Florida.
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Jodie Sweetin Then
Stephanie Tanner, the middle child in Full House, won over audiences with her quick wit and charm. Her love for Mr. Bear and her mischievous behavior made her a lovable annoyance to her older sister, D.J. As the show progressed, Stephanie entered junior high and dealt with the typical dramas of teenage life, including crushes on boys and conflicts with friends.
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Jodie Sweetin: Now
Following the end of the show, Sweetin's personal life took a tumultuous turn with four marriages under her belt. However, she has currently found stability in her relationship with addiction therapist Mescal Wasilewski, with whom she tied the knot in July 2022.
She has two daughters, Beatrix and Zoie, and has made occasional appearances on television shows while pursuing her acting career. In addition to reprising her role as Stephanie on Fuller House, Sweetin wrote a memoir called unSweetined, which chronicles her battle with addiction.
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Dave Coulier Then
Coulier was cast as "Uncle" Joey Gladstone on Full House, where he portrayed Danny's childhood friend and surrogate family member. His impeccable impressions and humorous antics quickly endeared him to the Tanner children.
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Dave Coulier: Now
Coulier followed in the footsteps of his Full House co-star Saget by taking on a hosting role for America's Most Talented Kid in 2003. He also made appearances on reality TV shows such as The Surreal Life and Skating With Celebrities. In 2014, he tied the knot with photographer Melissa Bring and shares a son named Luc with his ex-wife Jayne Modean. Recently, in March 2022, the Michigan native spoke publicly for the first time about his battle with alcohol addiction and shared that he has been sober since January 2020.
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Lori Loughlin Then
Loughlin assumed a nurturing role on Full House, portraying the character of Rebecca Donaldson, who eventually became Rebecca Katsopolis following her union with Uncle Jesse. Her association with the family began when she joined Danny as a co-host on Wake Up, San Francisco, and she later tied the knot with Jesse and gave birth to twins.
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Lori Loughlin: Now
Following her departure from Full House, Loughlin continued to act in various television shows, including Hudson Street, Summerland, 90210, and When Calls the Heart, before eventually returning to the revived series, Fuller House. However, her career was interrupted by a scandal in March 2019, when she and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, were arrested for allegedly bribing officials to secure their daughters' admission into the University of Southern California. Despite being released on a $1 million bond, they were ordered to appear in federal court later that month.
Loughlin and Giannulli initially pleaded not guilty to all charges and filed a motion for the court to drop the case in March 2020, citing "misconduct." However, after the judge refused to dismiss the charges in May, they decided to strike a plea deal. As per the agreement, Loughlin will spend two months in prison, pay a $150,000 fine, serve two years of supervised release and 100 hours of community service. On the other hand, Giannulli will be imprisoned for five months, pay a $250,000 fine, serve two years of supervised release, and do 250 hours of community service.
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Candace Cameron Bure Then
Candace Cameron, who played the character of Donna Jo "D.J." Tanner, portrayed the eldest daughter in the show. Her character evolved throughout the series, from graduating high school and experiencing her first love, to contemplating her future in college.
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Candace Cameron Bure: Now
After her departure from Full House, the actress welcomed hockey player Valeri Bure into her life and they tied the knot in 1996. They have three children together, daughter Natasha and sons Maksim and Lev. Bure continued to grace the screens with her presence, appearing in Make It or Break It and competing in the 18th season of Dancing With the Stars. In the following years, the accomplished author starred in a number of Hallmark Channel original productions, including the popular Aurora Teagarden Mysteries series, and also appeared in Netflix's Fuller House from 2016 to 2020.
In April 2022, the actress penned a deal with Great American Media, becoming chief content officer of the network.
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Andrea Barber Then
Barber landed a significant part in Full House where she portrayed the character of Kimmy Gibbler, who happened to be the closest friend of D.J. Despite the Tanner family not being fond of her, Kimmy would frequently visit their house and engage in hilarious escapades with D.J. and the girls, making her presence unforgettable.
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Andrea Barber: Now
After leaving Full House, the former child star pursued her education and obtained a master's degree after graduating from Whittier College in California. Almost two decades later, she returned to the acting scene with a leading role in Fuller House. In 2002, Barber tied the knot with Jeremy Rytky, but unfortunately, the couple called it quits 12 years later. They share two children, daughter Felicity and son Tate.
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Scott Weinger Then
Weinger won over D.J.'s heart as hunky love interest Steve Hale. The high school jock and D.J. dated for years, but finally parted ways in Season 7 of the show.
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Scott Weinger: Now
Following his marriage to TV executive Rina Mimoun in 2008, Full House star, Scott Weinger, shifted much of his acting focus to voice work. He gained fame for his role as the titular character in Disney's Aladdin, which he reprised multiple times for supplemental videos and games. Weinger also made cameo appearances in popular TV series such as What I Like About You, Scrubs, and Walker, Texas Ranger, before his return to the Full House franchise in Fuller House. Weinger and Mimoun are proud parents to their son, Mischa.
