Jodie Sweetin Opens Up on ‘Constant’ Recovery After Full House Fame
Let’s unpack this without getting all gushy—celebrity rehab stories are everywhere, but Jodie Sweetin’s fresh take feels oddly real. The former Full House phenom, who hit our screens at age 5, just told People she’s in a “constant process of recovery,” and it’s not just a catchy soundbite. Sweetin’s candid chat with People (June 2024) and a bonus feature on Entertainment Tonight underscore that she’s still untangling what early fame did to her mental health.
Sweetin, now 40, says fame came fast—Full House launched her into the spotlight in 1987, then Fuller House revived the magic in 2016. But by her own admission, all that applause masked a scramble for identity. She’s been sober for years, filing for divorce in 2022 and navigating co-parenting three-year-old Beatrix and son Freddie (born 2009) with a fresh perspective. “Recovery isn’t a destination,” she told People. “It’s a constant choice to show up, be honest, and do the work—even on days when I’d rather hit snooze.”
She credits her support network—family, therapy sessions and a close crew of fellow millennials who went through their own child-star turbulence—for keeping her grounded. On ETonline, Sweetin emphasized how social media’s highlight reels can be brutal when you wake up in a funk. Those algorithms don’t send you a reminder that you deserve to rest or seek help. Instead, they pump comparison and self-doubt straight into your feed.
A milestone moment came this spring when she celebrated three consecutive years of sobriety. Sweetin marked it by sharing archival photos of her toddler self with a heartfelt Instagram caption: “Little Jodie never dreamed that day-by-day choices would define my life more than ratings ever could.” Fans swarmed the comments, thanking her for normalizing the ups and downs of mental health.
Industry insiders say Sweetin’s story is part of a larger reckoning: childhood stardom often means missing out on developmental milestones and coping skills. Sources at Variety and People point out that more ex–Disney and sitcom actors are stepping into therapy and speaking tours, urging studios to invest in long-term support. Sweetin’s advocacy has already led to a pilot program that integrates wellness coaches into production crews—a first for a major sitcom reboot.
Vintage TV buffs might remember how unfiltered she was on Dancing with the Stars in 2010. That same blunt honesty now informs her new podcast series, slated to drop this fall, where she’ll interview fellow survivors of early fame. Expect raw anecdotes, practical tips on setting boundaries, and yes, plenty of coffee-fueled rants about Instagram filters.
Anyway, that’s the tea. Do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Entertainment Tonight, Variety
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