Jodie Sweetin says she got a one-cent “Full House” residual check — but would return for another sequel series
Jodie Sweetin says she got a one-cent “Full House” residual check — but would return for another sequel series
Mekishana PierreFri, May 1, 2026 at 6:29 PM UTC
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Jodie Sweetin attends Cool Comedy Hot Cuisine on Oct. 29, 2024Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/GettyKey Points -
Jodie Sweetin revealed that the payouts from Full House residuals aren't great "anymore."
"I got a one-cent check the other day," the actress shared. "No, there's no syndication anymore because it's all in streaming."
Despite it all, Sweetin said she would consider reprising her role as Stephanie Tanner for another follow-up of the show.
Jodie Sweetin isn't diving into a pool of gold coins a la Scrooge McDuck from Full House residuals, but the actress would be still be down to reprising her role for another sequel series.
Sweetin opened up about playing the role of Stephanie Tanner on both Full House from 1987 to 1995 and its Netflix sequel series Fuller House from 2016 to 2020, during her April 21 appearance on the McBride Rewind podcast. When hosted Josh McBride asked the 44-year-old about what residuals for the show look like 30 years after the original run concluded, Sweetin admitted that the payouts aren't great "anymore."
"I got a one-cent check the other day. No, there's no syndication anymore because it's all in streaming. Who gets paid for that? Nobody gets paid for that," she explained.
She continued, "Sure, in my 20s, there would be money, but not reliable. You don't know how much it's going to be or how often they're going to run the show. So, sometimes you're like, 'Oh, cool. That was nice.' And then sometimes you're like, 'All right, well, there's a nice dinner out.'"
Cast of 'Full House' season 3Credit: ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty
Sweetin reasoned that because she can't rely on those residual checks, she's continued to live a less-than-extravagant life. "I always say, people think I live some extravagant life," she told McBride. "I'm like, 'Honey, I drive my 2023 used Hyundai Sonata that I love. I rent my house. I have credit cards that are maxed out.' I live a normal life."
"And yeah, there are moments when you're like, 'This is going well,' and there are times when you're like, 'I need a day job,'" the actress quipped.
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McBride reasoned that fans probably assume stars who have been on successful shows like Full House "make so much money," which Sweetin admitted she falls into thinking as well. "I'll be honest, I will do it sometimes, where like I'll see somebody, I'm like, 'Oh my gosh, what — why are you...? And then I'm like 'Assh---, they're a working actor, too,' she shared. "Like everybody's got to have a job."
Despite it all, Sweetin said she would still consider reprising her role for another follow-up of the show.
"I mean, we always joke that it'll be, you know, Fullest House and we'll just be ancient and the kids will be wiping our asses," she laughed. "I will never say never to anything. And you know, if I got to come back in another 20 years and work with these people again, who I've known for my entire life, yeah, I would totally do that."
Sweetin continued, "I love what Full House has done. I love what it has created. I love what it means to people. And I think as I've gotten to be an adult and live a little more life, I understand just how important it is to have that thing that connects you to your younger, safer self, and I know that Full House does that. So, I'm thrilled to continue to do that in whatever way I can."
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Watch Sweetin's appearance on The McBride Rewind podcast above.
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