Lori Loughlin & John Stamos Lead Full House Reunion to Honor Bob Saget
Originally appeared on E! Online
Everywhere you look, there’s a Full House Reunion—even on the red carpet.
Former onscreen spouses Lori Laughlin and John Stamos—joined by his IRL wife Caitlin McHugh—as well as their TV nieces Candace Cameron Bure and Jodie Sweetin honored a cause close to late costar Bob Saget’s life as they posed for photos at an event benefitting the Scleroderma Research Foundation.
At the Cool Comedy, Hot Cuisine event Oct. 29, the sitcom stars watched as John Mayer and Jeff Ross received the Legacy award named after the late comedian, who had co-hosted the event for over 25 years before his passing.
Since Bob’s sudden death in 2022, the Full House family has made sure to keep his memory alive. Earlier this year on what would have been his 68th birthday, John shared never-before-seen photos of the cast—including Mary Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen, Dave Coulier, Scott Weinger, Candace, Jodie, and series creator Jeff Franklin—as they gathered privately ahead of Bob’s funeral.
More from E! Online
"Happy Birthday Bob," the 61-year-old captioned his May Instagram post. "This was taken as we gathered for his funeral. Though Bob wasn't there physically, his spirit was unmistakably present, wrapping us in warmth and shared memories that drew both laughter and tears. That day, each of us felt the weight of his absence and the strength of the bond he nurtured among us."
And though the show’s final season aired in 1995—a subsequent sequel series later debuted in 2016—this onscreen family has proved that everywhere they look, there is still a hand to hold on to. And John stuck by his former onscreen wife’s side throughout even the tough times. In fact, he recalled reaching out to his costar during her 2019 college admissions scandal.
"Lori Loughlin continues to be a cherished friend to this day," he wrote in his 2023 memoir If You Would Have Told Me. "We've weathered storms together and stood by each other's sides despite life's hurdles. We've seen each other at our worst."
"No matter how hard she was hit, how desperate everyone was to cancel her and throw her in with the pile of brutal criminals," John continued of Lori, who along with her husband Mossimo Giannulli pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges over fraudulently securing college admissions for kids Olivia Jade and Bella, "she stood fast, protecting her daughters from the mud hurled at them day after day after day."
As for the rest of the Full House cast, keep reading to find out where they are now…
Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen
We all fell in love with the adorable Michelle Tanner, but how long did it take for you to realize she was being played by twins? Yes! Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen shared the role of this character and had us all at "You got it, dude." The mini moguls branched off and built an empire in the film industry with their numerous franchises. The Olsen twins have now made a name for themselves as leading ladies in the fashion industry as the respected designers of The Row and Elizabeth & James.
Since 2017, Ashley has been dating artist Louis Eisner. Mary-Kate divorced Olivier Sarkozy in 2021 after five years of marriage.
John Stamos
Who can forget Uncle Jesse, the hottie with a love for Elvis and rock 'n' roll? Jesse Katsopolis played, by John Stamos, was a dream to watch as his character was charming, funny, and seriously into his gorgeous head of hair. The "have mercy" actor has made many appearances on sitcoms we love like Glee, ER and, more recently, Necessary Roughness and Galavant. And who can forget those Oikos Greek yogurt commericals?
Stamos, who reprised his Full House role on Fuller House, has been married to Caitlin McHugh Stamos since 2018. That year, they welcomed their son Billy.
Candace Cameron Bure
D.J. Tanner, played by Candace Cameron Bure, was the eldest of three siblings on Full House. From girl scouts to the prom, viewers watched D.J. go through the typical teen dramas. The actress, the youngest sister of Kirk Cameron, is now a married mother of three. In the recent years, she has appeared on shows such as Make It or Break It, competing on Dancing With the Stars and reprised her Full House role on Fuller House.
Bob Saget
Bob Saget played Danny Tanner, the father that appeared to have a cleaning obsession. Although he was the stricter and more responsible adult figure in the house, this neat freak was an amazing single dad who held his family together and kept smiles on all the faces of his loved ones. His role on Entourage shocked us all as Saget played a character that lived life on the wild side—even though it's not a far cry from his raunchy stand-up material.
The actor is also known for hosting America's Funniest Home Videos and reprised his Full House role on Fuller House.
Saget died at age 65 in January 2022 after accidentally hitting his head in a hotel room in Florida, his family said. He is survived by three daughters, ex-wife Sherri Kramer and wife Kelly Rizzo.
Jodie Sweetin
Middle child to Danny Tanner, Stephanie Tanner was played by Jodie Sweetin. This darling actress always seemed to have all the answers but was famous for her funny line, "How rude!" Sweetin appeared in the web series Can't Get Arrested with her former Full House co-star Dave Coulier, and reprised her role on Fuller House. She also starred in the movie Walt Before Mickey, playing the character Charlotte Disney.
Sweetin is a mother to two children. In July 2022, she wed Mescal Wasilewski, marking her fourth marriage.
Dave Coulier
Dave Coulier was the comic relief of the show as Joey Gladstone, the fun, charismatic uncle with jokes and a punch line we can't forget: "cut-it-out." Assisting to help raise a full house, Dave's character was humorous and loving. In recent years, he's reprised his role on Fuller House, been the voice for animated TV series China, IL, appeared on the web series Can't Get Arrested and starred on Live and Local.
In 2014, the actor married his second wife, Melissa Bring.
Lori Loughlin
Rebecca Katsopolis, played by Lori Loughlin, was the sweetheart that tamed Uncle Jesse. Making a lot of ladies jealous, Aunt Becky was one of the later additions to the cast after a hot romance turned into a beautiful marriage on the show. Lori Loughlin later became known for her role on When Calls the Heart and reprised her role of Aunt Becky on Fuller House.
In 2019, the actress and husband Mossimo Giannulli were indicted for their involvement in the college admissions scandal. They were accused of paying $500,000 in bribes to have their daughters Olivia Jade and Bella admitted to the University of Southern California (USC) as recruits to the crew team, even though they are not rowers. Lori served less than two months in prison, while her husband spent five months behind bars.
Scott Weinger
Most of our favorite sitcoms have dreamy football jocks that every teenage girl wants to date. Steve Hale, played by Scott Weinger, was that character. As D.J. Tanner's boyfriend, the good-looking actor became a teen idol in real life. The actor is known as the voice of Disney character Aladdin. He has also appeared on Mistresses and The Neighbors. He also penned scripts for 90210.
Weinger reprised his Full House role on Fuller House.
Andrea Barber
Kimmy Gibbler, played by Andrea Barber, was the annoying child Danny Tanner aka "Mr. T" never had. Although Kimmy always showed up uninvited and overstayed her welcome, as D.J.'s best friend she became a part of the family and a character we all grew to love. Andrea went on to appear on the web series It's F*Ckin' Late with Dave Coulier and play Kimmy again on Fuller House. She has two children.
Blake & Dylan Tuomy-Wilhoit
Nicky and Alex Katsopolis, Jesse and Rebecca's twin boys, were the last main characters to join Full House. Nicky, played by Blake Tuomy-Wilhoit, and Alex, played by Dylan Tuomy-Wilhoit, were two trouble makers who were too adorable to actually get in trouble. Famous for always taking Michelle's stuffed animal, the twins were a delight to watch as they were a beautiful addition to the Katsopolis family. The boys have not acted since the show ended in 1995.