Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber recently opened up about an awkward moment from their time on Full House. During a playful episode of their How Rude, Tanneritos! podcast, the two actresses reminisced about bizarre questions they faced from the media. One of the strangest they agreed on, was being asked whether they ever had a crush on John Stamos.
They claimed the question always felt inappropriate because their Full House co-stars were like family, not potential love interests. Both actresses emphasized how strong their bond with John Stamos and Dave Coulier was, describing them as older brothers or uncles rather than romantic figures.
Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber reflect on their ‘Full House’ dynamic
Sweetin and Barber’s bond with the Full House cast has lasted decades. Speaking on the podcast, Andrea joked that the idea of crushing on Stamos or Coulier was “gross” because they always considered them as family. Jodie agreed wholeheartedly, adding that choosing between their characters was equally uncomfortable.
The two actresses explained that even fictional scenarios, like deciding between marrying Joey Gladstone or Jesse Katsopolis, felt strange. Eventually, they humorously picked Joey based on temperament alone. They clarified that in real life, their relationships with their male co-stars were strictly platonic and founded on a deep sense of family love and support.
A bond beyond the cameras
Shooting Full House created lasting friendships, as Sweetin and Barber described how, after years of playing like a family on TV, those feelings naturally carried over into real life. The entire cast became a close-knit family that watches out for one another, even years later.
Jodie once explained how bringing her Full House family to meet her love partner was just as much of a priority as meeting her real-life family. Bob Saget, in particular, even had a stereotypical protective dad speech with her fiancé. These are the types of moments that indicate how deep-rooted and real their off-screen relationships truly are.