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Jodie Sweetin revealed that Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen didn’t reprise their Fuller House roles because acting isn’t their passion anymore; they now run fashion label The Row and prefer privacy, though Sweetin says they’re on good terms and their absence was teased in the first episode as Michelle pursues her fashion empire.
Jodie Sweetin revealed on a podcast that her latest Full House residual check was just one cent, underscoring how streaming has displaced traditional syndication royalties and made residuals unreliable, while she remains open to revisiting the role and reflects on the show's lasting impact and her sobriety journey.
Jodie Sweetin disclosed on The McBride Rewind that a recent Full House residual check was just one cent, illustrating how streaming has gutted traditional syndication pay. She notes that when shows live on streaming, payments are unpredictable and often scarce, a point SAG-AFTRA has highlighted as residuals decline. Sweetin, who also starred in Fuller House, says she leads a modest life—driving a used 2023 Hyundai, renting her home, and having maxed out some credit cards—and leaves the door open to returning to the franchise in the future.
Jodie Sweetin revealed she recently received a one-cent residual check for her role as Stephanie Tanner on Full House, saying there’s no syndication anymore because everything’s streaming. She notes streaming residuals are unpredictable and that she leads a normal life—driving a 2023 Hyundai Sonata, renting, and relying on day jobs at times. She later reunited with her Full House cast on the Netflix revival Fuller House, which ran from 2016–2020.
Jodie Sweetin reveals she just got a one-cent residual check this year, saying there’s no ongoing syndication revenue because Full House is now streaming; she contrasts this with Friends stars like Lisa Kudrow, who reportedly earn about $20 million annually in residuals, and notes she’s fine with being forever linked to Stephanie Tanner, including her Fuller House return.
On Bob the Drag Queen’s podcast, Jodie Sweetin says she and Candace Cameron Bure “sit on very opposite sides” of issues, with Sweetin calling herself a loud LGBTQ ally. The comment comes as Bure has faced backlash over her conservative stance and leadership at Great American Family, while Sweetin notes her ongoing advocacy for equality and reveals she would donate any future proceeds from a project sold to GAF to LGBTQ organizations.
On Bob the Drag Queen’s podcast, Jodie Sweetin said she and Candace Cameron Bure are on opposite sides politically, with Sweetin describing herself as a loud LGBTQ ally who won’t back down; the exchange underscores Bure’s conservative stance and past ties to networks with limited LGBTQ representation, amid Sweetin’s continued advocacy for LGBTQ rights.
Jodie Sweetin talked about her political differences with Candace Cameron Bure on Bob the Drag Queen’s podcast, saying they sit on opposite sides and she’ll keep speaking out. She noted Bure’s conservative stance and LGBTQ+ controversy tied to her role with Great American Family, and highlighted her own advocacy for LGBTQ rights. Sweetin also recalled that a project she worked on was sold to GAF and that she intends to donate any future proceeds to LGBTQ+ organizations.
Two years after Bob Saget's death, the "Full House" cast, including John Stamos, Dave Coulier, Jodie Sweetin, Andrea Barber, and Candace Cameron Bure, remembered the late actor on social media and a Zoom call. John Stamos expressed his ongoing grief and gratitude for their friendship, while Saget's widow, Kelly Rizzo, shared her appreciation for the cast's support. The cast members and Rizzo continue to cherish Saget's memory and encourage others to hold their loved ones close.
Jodie Sweetin, known for her role in "Full House," believes that child stars who have successful careers often have parents who are not fame-hungry. She suggests that many parents project their unfulfilled dreams onto their children in the industry, causing problems. Sweetin, who battled addiction but is now sober, worries about the pressures faced by child stars today, including online criticism and scrutiny of their personal lives.
Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber, former co-stars on the sitcom Full House, sent well wishes to Ashley Olsen, who recently welcomed her first child with husband Louis Eisner. Sweetin and Barber expressed their surprise and excitement, jokingly referring to Olsen as "the baby" of the Full House family. The couple has kept their relationship and pregnancy private, in line with their low-profile approach.
Jodie Sweetin expresses disappointment that her upcoming film, Craft Me a Romance, will premiere on Candace Cameron Bure's Great American Family Network. Sweetin, known for her role in Full House and Fuller House, states that she was surprised to learn about the sale through the press and announces that any money made from the film will be donated to LGBTQ+ organizations. This comes after Cameron Bure faced backlash for her comments about focusing on "traditional marriage" stories and not featuring same-sex couples in their movies. Neal Bledsoe also left the network due to anti-LGBTQIA+ remarks made by the CEO and Cameron Bure.
Jodie Sweetin expressed disappointment that her film, "Craft Me a Romance," was sold to the Great American Family (GAF) network, which is headed by her former co-star Candace Cameron Bure. GAF has faced controversy for its commitment to keeping "traditional marriage at the core" of its content, making it unlikely for LGBTQ+ couples to be featured. Sweetin, an outspoken ally for LGBTQ+ communities, stated that any money made from the film's sale will be donated to LGBTQ+ organizations.
John Stamos revealed on "Hot Ones" that he initially wanted to leave "Full House" after a table read with Jodie Sweetin, who played Stephanie. Stamos felt overshadowed by Sweetin's comedic performance and was frustrated with the show's focus on the child actors. However, he eventually grew to love the show and recognized its portrayal of a loving, unconventional family. Stamos also admitted to previously getting the Olsen twins fired from the show when they were infants due to their constant crying on set.