Jodie Sweetin Had $190 Before 'Fuller House'
The 'Full House' star had to borrow money during the first week of filming the 2016 reboot and was working non-Hollywood jobs to make ends meet, earning $2,200 a month as a logistics coordinator
Jodie Sweetin, the actress who played Stephanie Tanner on 'Full House', revealed that she had only $190 in her bank account before filming the show's 2016 reboot 'Fuller House'. She had to borrow money during the first week of filming, highlighting the financial struggles she faced before returning to TV.
Sweetin worked as a logistics coordinator at a treatment center in Los Angeles before returning to TV, earning $2,200 a month. She lived in a one-and-a-half-bedroom apartment with her two kids, and had to take on non-Hollywood jobs to make ends meet.
The 'Full House' star has been open about her struggles with addiction, which left her with 'no money' at a certain point. She has spoken about how those habits forced her to broaden her employment search to non-Hollywood gigs, and how she had to learn humility when she couldn't afford certain things.
'Full House' ran for eight seasons, from 1987 to 1995, and 'Fuller House' ran for five seasons on Netflix, totaling nearly 80 episodes. The reboot saw the return of original cast members, including Candace Cameron Bure, Andrea Barber, and John Stamos.
## Why it matters Jodie Sweetin's story highlights the financial struggles that many people in the entertainment industry face, even after achieving success. Her experiences show that fame and fortune are not always guaranteed, and that many people have to work hard to make ends meet, even after starring in a popular TV show. Sweetin's openness about her struggles with addiction and financial difficulties has helped to raise awareness and reduce stigma around these issues.
The fact that Sweetin had to borrow money during the first week of filming 'Fuller House' and was working non-Hollywood jobs to make ends meet, earning $2,200 a month, is a testament to the unpredictability of the entertainment industry and the importance of financial planning and stability. Her story serves as a reminder that success is not always linear, and that many people face challenges and setbacks throughout their careers.
