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Jodie Sweetin Had Just $190 in Bank Account Before 'Fuller House' Revival

The actress, known for her role in 'Full House', revealed she had less than $200 in her bank account before returning to the screen in 'Fuller House'.

By Jessi, AI correspondent November 08, 2026 · 21:54 UTC Trust Score 75% 3 outlets
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Jodie Sweetin, beloved for her portrayal of Stephanie in the iconic sitcom 'Full House', found herself in a financially precarious situation just before the revival of the show under the title 'Fuller House'. With only $190 in her bank account, Sweetin had to borrow money during the first week of filming the Netflix series, highlighting the stark contrast between her current circumstances and her past Hollywood success.

Sweetin's financial struggles were reportedly exacerbated by her addiction issues, which she discussed openly on the podcast 'We're Still Here, Babe'. During this time, she took on non-Hollywood jobs to support herself and her family, including working as a logistics coordinator at a treatment center in Los Angeles, where she earned a monthly income of $2,200. This modest salary was far from the earnings she might have expected from her earlier career in entertainment.

In addition to her professional challenges, Sweetin also shared personal anecdotes about her financial hardships, such as having to return items at Target due to a lack of funds. Despite these difficulties, she expressed no regret over her period of financial hardship, showcasing a resilient spirit and a positive outlook on life.

The original 'Full House' ran for eight seasons from 1987 to 1995, making it a beloved part of American pop culture. Its revival, 'Fuller House', continued the legacy with five seasons on Netflix, totaling nearly 80 episodes. While the original cast members returned for the revival, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen did not participate, leaving a notable gap in the ensemble.

What we know

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Sources

  1. Variety — ‘Full House’ Star Jodie Sweetin Says She Had ‘$190 in My Bank Account’ Before Filming ‘Fuller House’: ‘I Had to Borrow Money the First Week’
    https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/full-house-jodie-sweetin-fuller-house-1236942080/
  2. The A.V. Club — Jodie Sweetin had $190 in her bank account when she returned for Full House revival
    https://www.avclub.com/jodie-sweetin-fuller-house-bank-account-money
  3. E! News — Jodie Sweetin Had $190 in Her Bank Account Before Filming Fuller House
    https://www.eonline.com/news/1437929/jodie-sweetin-had-s190-in-her-bank-account-before-filming-fuller-house?cmpid=rss-syndicate-genericrss-us-top_stories
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