Full House’s Jodie Sweetin And Andrea Barber Address ‘Weird Question’ They’re Often Asked About Co-Star John Stamos, And It Sounds Like Fans Think the Tanners Are The Brady Bunch

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It’s astonishing that 40 years after first appearing together on “Full House,” and some of them still scheduled for TV appearances in 2025, the cast members remain incredibly tight-knit. This is surprising given their wide age range and diverse comedic styles. However, Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber recently addressed a curious question fans often ask about their closeness to their co-stars, suggesting that people may be confusing the Tanner family with “The Brady Bunch.

Full House Vets Reveal A Question They Get About John Stamos

John Stamos, who is known for portraying heartthrob Jesse Katsopolis in the series Full House (available with a Max subscription) and its spinoff Fuller House (streaming on Netflix), was more like Uncle Jesse to the female cast members. Despite this familial role, speculation about his personal life has persisted. This topic was discussed on the podcast “How Rude, Tannerinos!“, with Andrea Barber (Kimmy Gibler) revealing her thoughts.

In simpler terms, when asked about having a crush on John Stamos during media interviews, it feels inappropriate because he’s more like an older brother figure to us, not someone we would entertain romantic feelings for.

The aspect of this question that’s most unsettling isn’t just the family connection, but rather the information that Jodie Sweetin was only five when Full House first aired (she turned thirteen by the time it ended), while Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were merely six months old at the beginning and eight years old by the end of the series.

In the earlier seasons, it’s likely that both Candace Cameron Bure and Andrea Barber were too young, considering they were only eleven, to have a crush on someone over a decade older than them. Jodie Sweetin concurred with this observation made by her co-host.

Not even older brothers. They’re like uncles.

In reality, Jesse didn’t biologically qualify as Kimmy’s uncle, but the familial bond between them remained strong. Andrea Barber, however, quickly dismissed any rumors suggesting otherwise.

This thing doesn’t hold any charm for me at all; it’s more like we’re acquaintances. Also, I must admit that the question posed seems a bit peculiar.

It’s worth noting that some TV shows aren’t always strictly platonic. For instance, the Brady Bunch children come to mind.

Barry Williams Confirmed All The Brady Bunch Kids “Hooked Up”

Although they portrayed step-siblings on “The Brady Bunch” from 1969 to 1974, their off-screen relationships were not confined to a sibling bond. During the sitcom’s 55th anniversary celebration last year, Barry Williams revealed to US Weekly that…

At various times, we all became involved with each other romantically, although it’s important to note that these relationships didn’t necessarily occur during the filming of our show. I dated Maureen [McCormick], Chris [Knight] had romantic encounters with Eve [Plum] and Michael [Lookinland], and Susan [Olsen] even held a symbolic wedding ceremony at one point. So, yes, there were romantic connections among us all.

It appears that quite a bit was happening backstage during the time of The Brady Bunch, as well as in subsequent years. What’s amusing is how romantic connections emerged among the actors portraying the two eldest step-siblings (Greg and Marsha), the middle siblings (Peter and Jan), and even the youngest ones (Bobby and Cindy, often depicted as annoying TV characters).

To Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber’s likely dismay, romantic interests didn’t end there. Despite rumors about their relationship on the Brady Bunch causing Susan Olsen distress, Barry Williams admitted to having a crush, or possibly more than that, with his TV mother Florence Henderson. In simpler terms, Williams himself confirmed that he had feelings for Henderson beyond just friendship.

In my younger years, I definitely had feelings for her, and she’s got an infectious energy and a knack for comedy that I found captivating. However, my ambition was to pursue a career in music within acting, so we spent a lot of time discussing that topic. One day, I stumbled upon a singer performing at the Copacabana, near Beverly Hills (though I can’t recall the exact location). Excited, I invited her to join me as my date, and she agreed, making me overjoyed. For me, it was our first official outing together.

Was there a kiss at the end of that date?

I leaned in for a small kiss, and fortunately, she reciprocated. It was quite delightful, a sweet kiss indeed. Yes, it was a memorable moment.

In the series “The Brady Bunch”, it appears that the relationships were generally age-appropriate (assuming Florence Henderson’s relationship with Barry Williams was one-sided), which makes it seem less questionable compared to potential relationships in “Full House”. If you’re curious about the dynamic within the Bradys, you can check out old episodes on Paramount+.

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2025-04-28 02:38