Jodie Sweetin is a well-known American actress and TV personality, famous for portraying Stephanie Tanner on the ABC sitcom Full House and its Netflix continuation, Fuller House.
Jodie Sweetin Bio Summary
Full name: Jodie Lee Ann Sweetin
Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
Date of birth: 19 January 1982
Age: 42 years old (2024)
Height: 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight: 126 lbs (57 kg)
Eye color: Blue
Hair color: Blonde
Sexual orientation: Straight
Marital status: Divorced
Husband: Mescal Wasilewski (m. 2022)
Kids: Beatrix Carlin Sweetin-Coyle and Zoie Laurel May Herpin
Father: Sam Sweetin
Mother: Janice Sweetin
School: Los Alamitos High School
College: Chapman University
Religion: Christian
Nationality: American
Zodiac sign: Capricorn
Gender: Female
Profession: Actor and dancer
Early Life
Jodie Lee Ann Sweetin was born on January 19th, 1982, in Los Angeles, California. Her parents were incarcerated at the time, prompting her uncle, Sam Sweetin, and his spouse, to adopt her right away.
Jodie began learning dance at a young age and continued to study ballet and tap dancing from the age of three. In high school, she crossed paths with Matthew Morrison, an actor, and they shared the stage in several musical shows. Upon finishing high school, Sweetin enrolled at Chapman University.
Career
Jodie Sweetin’s journey into the acting world started at a very tender age, and she was already securing roles in advertisements before even reaching the age of five. In 1987, she successfully landed the part of Pamela in the comedy series Valerie. The show was later renamed as The Hogan Family.
In 1987, Jodie Sweetin landed the role of Stephanie Tanner in Full House. The show became a hit, despite mixed reviews from critics. Sweetin stayed with the show until it ended in 1995. This role became a defining moment for her, setting high expectations for her future in acting.
During this time, Jodie Sweetin became addicted to drugs and alcohol at the age of 14 after Full House ended. Her addiction lasted for 15 years, and she experimented with various substances like ecstasy, meth, and crack cocaine.
Her drug problems led to a long break from entertainment. She returned in 2006 to host Pants-Off Dance-Off. She also starred in a pilot for Small Bits of Happiness.
The show never aired but won an award at the Independent Television Festival in Los Angeles. After this success, Jodie focused on independent films like Port City and Redefining Love.
In 2011, Jodie Sweetin Sweetin became a part of the cast for the online show Can’t Get Arrested and later took on a leading role in the TV movie Singled Out.
With her reputation as an actress regained, she was able to return to her previous character in the Full House revival, Fuller House. The show aired on Netflix for five seasons and ended in 2020.
In addition, Jodie took part in the television program Hollywood Darlings and launched her own podcast, Never Thought I’d Say This, during this time.
Along with her role in Fuller House, she also participated in the 22nd season of Dancing with the Stars, ultimately placing sixth. In 2009, Jodie Sweetin published a memoir titled UnSweetined, chronicling her struggles with substance abuse after the conclusion of Fuller House.
Personal Life
Jodie Sweetin tied the knot with her first husband, Shaun Holguin when she was 20 years old. However, they ended their marriage in 2006. The following year, she exchanged vows with Cody Herpin and welcomed a child before parting ways in 2008.
She then began a relationship with Morty Coyle and gave birth to their child in 2010, eventually getting married in 2012.
In 2013, the couple ended their marriage. Three years later, she accepted a proposal from Justin Hodak, but the engagement was called off in 2017. On January 17, 2022, she revealed her relationship with Mescal Wasilewski and they tied the knot on July 30, 2022.
Net Worth
Jodie Sweetin has accumulated a net worth of $2 million. She rose to fame for her portrayal of Stephanie Tanner in Full House and its spin-off, Fuller House. In addition to these ventures, Sweetin has secured roles in various TV shows and indie movies. She ventured into podcasting and has been featured in numerous commercials.
