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New York Post
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Malcolm-Jamal Warner ‘could've made a lot of money' if not for Bill Cosby's scandals
Malcolm-Jamal Warner was everyone's favorite little brother as Theo Huxtable in the '80s mega-hit 'The Cosby Show.' But the star — who died tragically Monday after getting caught up in an ocean current while swimming in Costa Rica — had embarked on a life far removed from Hollywood, in Atlanta, Georgia, with wife Tenisha and their 8-year-old daughter. 'I think he decided to come to Atlanta just because it felt a bit more grounded. It felt more like a home to him,' Dashiell Smith, one of the actor's best friends and bandmates, told The Post. 11 Malcolm-Jamal Warner, his wife Tenisha and their daughter. malcolmjamalwar/Instagram Warner, 54, moved to Atlanta for his multi-season run on the Fox show 'The Resident,' playing fan favorite Dr. AJ 'The Raptor' Austin. He bought a $1.3 million, five-bedroom house in the suburb of Decatur, telling the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 2023 that, 'Music and my wife and daughter keep me from losing my s–t.' Industry sources told The Post Warner had likely amassed a fortune of around $6 million. He was just 13 when he joined the 'The Cosby Show,' playing Theo Huxtable for eight seasons. It was TV's No. 1 show between 1985 and 1990. 11 Warner holds his daughter as a baby in a throwback photo. malcolmjamalwar/Instagram 11 'Music and my wife and daughter keep me from losing my s–t,' Warner said of his family. malcolmjamalwar/Instagram Stations paid a record-breaking $600 million for the rights to air reruns beginning in 1988 — a deal that generated more than $1.5 billion over two decades, according to Forbes in 2017. But in 2014, most platforms pulled the series as a backlash grew against star and creator Bill Cosby, who was facing renewed allegations of sexual misconduct. (More than 60 women accused Cosby of crimes, including rape and drug-facilitated sexual assault. He served nearly three years in jail for drugging and violating Temple University sports administrator Andrea Constand in 2004 and was released when the sentence was overturned in June 2021.) 11 Warner found fame at age 13 with 'The Cosby Show,' which became one of the biggest TV series in America. Everett Collection Warner admitted in 2023 that he and his former co-stars could be 'making a killing' had the show not been yanked — even imagining a possible reboot: 'We could have made a lot of money. 'Fuller House,' they're doing their thing.'The Conners,' man, we'd be making a killing right now.' Asked by interviewer Jemele Hill if he was 'resentful' because 'one person impacted you guys' lives and the way this show was seen,' Warner responded, 'No. Not resentment … I get how this business works, for one. And just that whole situation is so layered, man.' 'I can't defend him or his actions at all. But I also can't throw him under the bus completely … ' Warner added of Cosby. 'There is the piece of the financial hit that we all took but also it hasn't really affected my career.' 11 Warner paid $1.3 million for his home outside Atlanta, GA. Google Maps 11 Waner was in the band band Biological Misfits. Next Level Events/ Instagram Warner also revealed that he and his team had worked to set up his career 'so my life would not have to be dependent upon that show or dependent upon Theo.' Instead, the actor went on to appear in other projects, including the UPN sitcom 'Malcolm & Eddie' from 1996 to 2000, and had recurring roles in 'Suits,' 'Community' and other shows. He also played Warner portrayed Al Cowlings in 2016's 'American Crime Story: The People v O.J. Simpson.' In Atlanta, Warner played bass in the Biological Misfits jazz band alongside Smith. 'He loved to learn. He never thought that he was too big to grow … he was always one to immerse himself into his passions,' said Smith. 11 Waner (right) with one of his best friends and bandmates, Dashill Smith, who said he is 'devastated' by his death. Malcolm Jamal Warner / Instagram Warner was a 'warm, genuine, loving father and a great friend,' Smith added. 'He was very protective of his family. We formed a fantastic brotherhood and that will just be a memory I will always cherish … As you can imagine, I'm not doing so good. It's devastating.' Music promoter J. Scott Fugate recalled how Warner's family would attend the Biological Misfits' gigs, and the band performed at a coffee bar in Grant Park last month. 'I can't tell you how much he loved his little girl — and she loved him so much,' Fugate said, 'She was so full of joy watching him play, and she would dance. I've been thinking about her a lot and hoping she wasn't on the beach where this all happened.' 11 Warner was extremely close to his mom, Pam Warner. Getty Images In one of his last videos posted to social media before his death, Warner was seen wearing a flower in his hair — placed there by his daughter to celebrate her birthday. 'Just wanted to remind you, as I remind myself, that no matter what's going on there's always a reason to smile, if you just take a minute to stop and take stock, I guarantee you can find at least one reason to smile, and if for some reason you can't find a reason to smile, then that's probably the best time to be the reason for somebody else to smile,' he posted. Warner had 'no ego and never acted like a star,' said Fugate. 'He was just another musician around town. 11 Warner said he and his 'The Cosy Show' cast mates lost out on making more money after the show was pulled out of syndication following sex allegations against Bill Cosby. ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection 'He told me he was thankful he couldn't sing — because he knew that if he had sung as a kid and become a teen idol, now he'd be just another washed-up child star.' Warner said he met his wife through mutual friends when he was 45, and opened up about their relationship during a May 2025 appearance on the 'Hot & Bothered' podcast. 'You don't have to be in your 20s looking for your soulmate,' he said. 11 Warner with his daughter, now 8. malcolmjamalwar/Instagram Speaking of his marriage, Warner said he 'never second-guessed it.' 'We've been together almost 10 years and we have never had a fight, an argument, a raised voice or a harsh word said to one another … And it's not like we agree on everything,' he said. 'I think because we met later in life, we've just always been at a point where we have a way of communicating like adults.' 11 Warner, wearing a flower from his daughter behind his ear. malcolmjamalwar/Instagram Warner was also incredibly close to his mom, Pam Warner, His cousin Zsaneika Bass posted on Facebook that she was sure the actor is now with his late grandma Mary, adding: 'Losing our cousin Malcolm-Jamal Warner has not only shaken our family, it's touched a nation … 'Without my cousin Pam Warner, the Original Momager, there would be no Malcolm. PERIOD! She didn't just raise a son, she nurtured a LEGACY.'
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Popular '90s Actress, 49, Looks Back at First ‘Fuller House' Table Read With 10-Year-Old Photo
Popular '90s Actress, 49, Looks Back at First 'Fuller House' Table Read With 10-Year-Old Photo originally appeared on Parade. On Wednesday, the actress known for playing Kimmy Gibbler on Full House posted an Instagram story of an old selfie with her co-stars from the hit 1990s sitcom, in honor of the first table read for its spinoff, Fuller House, which took place 10 years ago. The selfie featured original Full House cast members Jodie Sweetin, the late Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure and Scott Weinger. Fuller House, which aired on Netflix from 2016 to 2020, centered on D.J. Tanner-Fuller (Bure), now a widowed mother of three, who moves back into her childhood home in San Francisco. To help raise her sons, her sister Stephanie (Sweetin) and best friend Kimmy (Barber) also move in, along with Kimmy's teenage daughter, Ramona (Soni Bringas). "First table read for Fuller House - 10 years ago!" the 49-year-old actress wrote on top of the photo. "What?!?!" Bure, who played D.J. Tanner, reposted the selfie to her own Instagram story shortly after. Andrea Barber, who played Kimmy Gibbler in Full House, on her Instagram story this Wednesday — liz lindain (@lizlindain) July 17, 2025 Full House became a staple of '90s family television, and Fuller House introduced the beloved characters to a new generation, continuing the appeal of the Tanner family's story. Although Full House ended decades ago and Fuller House wrapped just a few years back, the cast from both the original show and its spinoff have remained close, often sharing heartfelt posts, reunions and celebrating milestones together. The popular sitcom originally aired on ABC from September 1987 to May 1995. Fans can watch all eight seasons of Full House on Hulu or HBO Max, as well as stream all five seasons of its spinoff, Fuller House, on Netflix. Popular '90s Actress, 49, Looks Back at First 'Fuller House' Table Read With 10-Year-Old Photo first appeared on Parade on Jul 17, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
Perth Now
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Jodie Sweetin is grateful for Full House association
Jodie Sweetin knows that she will be "forever" associated with Full House. The 43-year-old star was just five years old when she first played the character of Stephanie Tanner in the ABC comedy series and appreciates the enduring impression that the part has left on fans. Jodie told People: "I will be Stephanie Tanner forever. And I've come to be really okay with that over the last 20 years." The actress reprised her role as Stephanie in the Netflix sequel series Fuller House, which aired on the streaming service from 2016 to 2020, and credits the show for reviving her career. Sweetin explained: "I kind of walked away from the business at some point in my late 20s and was working in other fields, and I was totally fine. I was happy. "I would've continued on that, but getting the chance to come back and do Fuller and bring Stephanie back to life was amazing and wonderful." She added: "It also gave me the opportunity to do other things because I think finally people were like, 'Oh, you're an adult now.'" Jodie pointed out that it can be difficult for child stars to branch out from their initial roles and described how actors like Jodie Foster and Dakota Fanning went through similar experiences. She said: "For a while, people only think that you're capable of the thing that they've come to see you as." Sweetin recently revealed that she frequently gets called 'Stephanie' by fans but is happy to be known for a part that has enabled her to enjoy a lengthy career in the industry. The Hollywood Darlings star said: "I get to do what I do and continue to do it 37, 38 years later because people fell in love with Stephanie. Like, I'm not mad at that." Away from Full House, Jodie has starred in Hallmark movies such as Finding Santa and The Heiress and the Handyman and is excited that her fans get to see her in different projects. She said: "Our fans have been so wonderful and followed us through our whole careers. "I have a really incredible fan base that's excited to see me do something different."
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jodie Sweetin Says She's 'Okay' with Always Being Associated with 'Full House: ''I Will Be Stephanie Tanner Forever' (Exclusive)
Lifetime's newest original film, Dateless to Dangerous: My Son's Secret Life, debuted on Saturday, June 21 Jodie Sweetin plays Noelle Miller, a recently single mother determined to rescue her son (played by Alexander Elliot) from the hidden dangers lurking online Reflecting on her iconic role on Full House, Sweetin tells PEOPLE that she's 'come to be really okay' with the lingering association as Stephanie TannerJodie Sweetin has come to accept – and even appreciate – the lasting recognition she receives for her iconic Full House character. 'I will be Stephanie Tanner forever,' she tells PEOPLE exclusively. 'And I've come to be really okay with that over the last 20 years.' In an interview pegged to her latest Lifetime film, Dateless to Dangerous: My Son's Secret Life, the 43-year-old actress reveals that reprising Tanner in the Netflix sequel series, Fuller House, not only brought personal fulfillment but also helped reignite her career. 'I kind of walked away from the business at some point in my late 20s and was working in other fields, and I was totally fine. I was happy, ' Sweetin admits. "I would've continued on that, but getting the chance to come back and do Fuller and bring Stephanie back to life was amazing and wonderful." 'It also gave me the opportunity to do other things because I think finally people were like, 'Oh, you're an adult now,'" she adds. Being a former child star, Sweetin notes that even actors like Dakota Fanning, Jodie Foster, and Ron Howard faced periods where they were boxed into the roles that first made them famous. The Adolescence actress explains that it can take time for people to see past those early identities and recognize an actor's full range. 'For a while, people only think that you're capable of the thing that they've come to see you as," she says. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In a recent episode of Barely Famous, Sweetin told host Kailyn Lowry that she's often called 'Stephanie' by fans, and she doesn't mind it at all. She explained that most people grew up seeing her as the middle Tanner daughter, and she feels no resentment about the lasting association. In fact, she's grateful, noting that her decades-long career is possible because of the audiences' connection to her character. "I get to do what I do and continue to do it 37, 38 years later because people fell in love with Stephanie," Sweetin said. "Like, I'm not mad at that." Since Full House came to an end in 1995, the actress has starred in multiple Hallmark movies, such as Finding Santa (2017), A Cozy Christmas Inn (2022), The Heiress and the Handyman (2024) and more. 'Our fans have been so wonderful and followed us through our whole careers,' Sweetin tells PEOPLE. 'I have a really incredible fan base that's excited to see me do something different.' Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Former child star who appeared in a beloved sitcom and battled drug addiction is seen in LA… can you guess who?
This former child star was seen out on a rare sighting over the weekend. The now 43-year old flew under the radar as she met friends for lunch. She's best known for starring in an iconic family series when she was younger, along with several other prominent adult stars. This actress is also well known for struggling with addictions to alcohol, cocaine and even crystal meth. Dressed in a white T-shirt and green cotton drawstring shorts with a tan cardigan over it, she looked like any other city mom, rather than someone who has been famous since the age of five. She wore her hair in a bun and carried a large black shoulder bag over one arm, and she sunglasses shielded her face from the sun. Can you guess who she is? She's Jodie Sweetin of Full House fame. The LA-born actress is best known for starring as Stephanie Tanner in the ABC sitcom from 1987 to 1995, as well as its Netflix reboot series, Fuller House. Earlier this month, Jodie opened up about the drug addiction she fell into after Full House ended. After the popular sitcom went off the air, she turned to alcohol to cure her boredom and loneliness. Soon after, the star found herself abusing cocaine, crystal meth and ecstasy. During an appearance on Kaitlyn Lowry's podcast, Barely Famous, the mother-of-two talked about playing Stephanie Tanner. She also dove into her addiction and recovery and how she climbed out of that addiction and beat it. Sweetin explained that while she didn't deal with addiction while starring on Full House, it became all people would talk about in her 20s. 'And because people know who you are, it never kind of goes away from it being in the public eye,' she said. Jodie noted that despite the fact that millions of people battle addiction, it was more 'sensational' because she was famous. 'I always say, I would have struggled with addiction issues regardless of being on TV or not,' she added. 'And to be fair, that gave me some of the ability to be able to find treatment and find help in ways that I might not have had I not worked as a child. But it's very hard [when] you have to make all your mistakes publicly.' Sweetin's road to sobriety wasn't an easy one, and she relapsed before getting sober for good. 'I had gone to treatment in my 20s, and then I had kids, and then I got sober, and then I drank again and then I got sober,' Sweetin explained. 'It's been up and down, but it's been 16 years since I've drank alcohol and 13 years since I relapsed on meds with a car accident that I was in.' Sweetin said that pills were 'never' her thing, but she said she relapsed after being prescribed a muscle relaxant following a car accident. Once she got sober again, she found it was hard to get back into acting because 'it was the only thing that people wanted to talk about.' 'There were times I was like, "Oh, why didn't I just keep my mouth shut? Why didn't I just say, "I don't want to talk about it." Because, now, it's all that people want to talk about,"' she added. 'But, through it, I got to come back to Fuller [House] and I just never gave up, knowing that I had more to offer than just being some salacious story,' she continued. Fans will get to hear Jodie tell her story in her own voice as the Dancing With The Stars alumna revealed last month that she's recording an audio version of her memoir unSweetined. The book was first published in 2009, but Sweetin had added a new introduction for the audiobook. The memoir tells Jodie's story from the point of her child stardom when Full House ended. 'I loved recording the audiobook — it was such a personal experience to revisit these stories in my own voice all these years later,' Sweetin told People in June. In the new introduction, Sweetin recounts the alcohol and drug addiction she dealt with after the book was originally published. The Fuller House star told the outlet, 'My voice, my emotions and my truth all wrapped together.' She added, 'I was really vulnerable in the process of recording and I hope listeners feel that connection with every word.'
