The Tanner Family Today: 8 Shocking 2025 Updates On The Full House Cast And Their Current Lives
The iconic cast of Full House, the beloved sitcom that defined family television for a generation, continues to make headlines with new career moves, personal milestones, and heart-wrenching tributes, right into late December 2025. While the Tanner family's story officially concluded with the Fuller House spin-off, the actors themselves remain a tight-knit family, frequently reuniting and navigating Hollywood with projects that span from major motion pictures to fashion empires and faith-based television.
From a reported 2025 cast reunion to major awards in the fashion world, and a beloved star's lasting legacy, the lives of the San Francisco family are anything but quiet. This comprehensive guide reveals the latest and most significant 2025 updates for every major cast member, detailing their current projects, personal lives, and the surprising directions their careers have taken since leaving the famous Victorian house.
The Full House Cast: Complete Biography and Profile List
The original ensemble cast of Full House (1987-1995) and their key roles in the sequel series Fuller House (2016-2020) are listed below, along with key biographical and career details.
- Bob Saget (Danny Tanner):
- Role: Widowed father, morning show host, and the family patriarch obsessed with cleaning.
- Born: May 17, 1956, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Died: January 9, 2022, in Orlando, Florida (Age 65).
- Key Career Highlights: Host of America's Funniest Home Videos, stand-up comedian, and director of Dirty Work.
- John Stamos (Jesse Katsopolis):
- Role: Danny's brother-in-law, a musician, and the cool "Uncle Jesse."
- Born: August 19, 1963, in Cypress, California.
- Key Career Highlights: General Hospital, ER, Scream Queens, and performing with The Beach Boys.
- Dave Coulier (Joey Gladstone):
- Role: Danny's best friend, a stand-up comedian, and a voice actor.
- Born: September 21, 1959, in St. Clair Shores, Michigan.
- Key Career Highlights: Voice work (e.g., The Real Ghostbusters), and his current comedy touring schedule.
- Candace Cameron Bure (D.J. Tanner):
- Role: The eldest daughter, a veterinarian in Fuller House.
- Born: April 6, 1976, in Panorama City, California.
- Key Career Highlights: Hallmark Channel movies, *The View*, and Chief Creative Officer for Great American Family (GAF).
- Jodie Sweetin (Stephanie Tanner):
- Role: The middle sister, a musician/DJ in Fuller House.
- Born: January 19, 1982, in Los Angeles, California.
- Key Career Highlights: Dancing with the Stars, and her memoir unSweetined.
- Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen (Michelle Tanner):
- Role: The youngest daughter.
- Born: June 13, 1986, in Sherman Oaks, California.
- Key Career Highlights: Co-founders of the luxury fashion brand The Row, and Dualstar Entertainment.
- Andrea Barber (Kimmy Gibbler):
- Role: D.J.'s eccentric best friend and neighbor.
- Born: July 3, 1976, in Los Angeles, California.
- Key Career Highlights: Author of Full Circle: From Hollywood to Real Life and Back Again, and her podcast work.
- Lori Loughlin (Rebecca Donaldson):
- Role: Jesse's wife, a co-host on Danny's morning show.
- Born: July 28, 1964, in Queens, New York.
- Key Career Highlights: When Calls the Heart, and the Garage Sale Mysteries film series.
The Enduring Legacy of Bob Saget and Recent Cast Reunions (2025)
The emotional core of the Full House family was forever changed by the tragic and sudden passing of Bob Saget (Danny Tanner) in January 2022. Despite his absence, the cast maintains an incredibly close bond, often citing Saget's memory as the reason for their continued connection and support for one another.
The topical authority of the cast's relationship was highlighted by a reported reunion in June 2025, three years after Saget's death. This gathering included John Stamos, Andrea Barber, Jodie Sweetin, and Lori Loughlin. These reunions are not just nostalgic photo opportunities; they serve as a powerful testament to the real-life family dynamic forged on the set of the original series and its subsequent spin-off, Fuller House.
The cast’s public tributes and private gatherings, often shared on social media, keep the memory of the hug-loving patriarch alive for millions of fans. John Stamos, in particular, has been vocal about the difficulty of grieving a friend and co-star who was a true brother to him.
Where Are They Now? Major Career Shifts and Personal Updates in 2025
The original cast members have branched out into incredibly diverse fields, from high fashion to faith-based media and new Hollywood thrillers. Here are the most significant and surprising updates for the core cast in late 2025:
1. John Stamos’s Return to Music and New Thriller Film
John Stamos (Uncle Jesse) continues his multifaceted career in 2025. Fans of his rock-and-roll persona were thrilled to learn that he is scheduled to join The Beach Boys as a special guest for select tour dates in 2025, marking 40 years of his association with the legendary band. On the acting front, Stamos is set to star in the new thriller comedy film, Drag, showcasing his versatility beyond the wholesome family sitcom genre. His appearance at the AARP’s Movies For Grownups Awards in February 2025 further cemented his status as a long-standing Hollywood veteran.
2. Candace Cameron Bure’s Great American Family Expansion (GAF)
Candace Cameron Bure (D.J. Tanner) has fully transitioned into her role as the Chief Creative Officer (CCO) for the Great American Family (GAF) network, a major professional shift from her previous work with the Hallmark Channel. Her influence is growing, with the 2025 GAF Christmas movie calendar prominently featuring her. A significant project for her in 2025 is the sequel to her film, Just Married, reuniting her with co-star Cameron Mathison. Bure’s move to GAF has made her a central figure in the faith-based media landscape, a key entity in her current topical authority.
3. The Olsen Twins’ Fashion Empire Dominance
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen (Michelle Tanner) have entirely stepped away from acting, with their last major film being New York Minute in 2004, and famously declining to appear in Fuller House. Their focus remains exclusively on their luxury fashion label, The Row, which continues to achieve critical acclaim. In a major 2025 update, the twins won the American Accessory Designer of the Year award at the prestigious CFDA Fashion Awards. Their rare public appearances, such as at New York Fashion Week (NYFW) 2025, are almost always tied to their business, solidifying their status as powerful, private fashion moguls.
4. Jodie Sweetin’s Vulnerable New Project
Jodie Sweetin (Stephanie Tanner) has embraced her role as an author and advocate. In a June 2025 update, she announced she would be narrating a new audiobook version of her candid 2009 memoir, unSweetined, where she gets "really vulnerable" about her personal struggles and journey. Sweetin, who married Mescal Wasilewski in 2022, continues to share her truth and use her platform to advocate for various social issues, further expanding her topical authority beyond her acting roles.
5. Dave Coulier’s Positive Health Update
Dave Coulier (Joey Gladstone) has been open about his personal life, including his sobriety journey and, more recently, a personal battle with cancer. In a positive December 2025 update, it was reported that the comedian has officially found no new evidence of cancer, with global health authorities confirming no recent diagnoses. Coulier continues to perform stand-up comedy and focus on his health, celebrating a major milestone at the end of 2025.
6. Lori Loughlin’s Return to Hope Valley
Lori Loughlin (Aunt Becky) has successfully returned to the screen following the "Varsity Blues" college admissions scandal. Her main vehicle for a comeback has been the Hallmark Channel’s hit series, When Calls the Heart, where she reprised her role as Abigail Stanton. Her continued involvement with the network, including her previous work on films like Homegrown Christmas, shows her re-establishment within the family-friendly television landscape, with a reported filming conflict in late 2025 suggesting her busy schedule.
7. Andrea Barber’s Dual Career Path
Andrea Barber (Kimmy Gibbler) has maintained a strong presence in the Full House universe through Fuller House, but her career path is surprisingly diversified. Beyond acting and her memoir, she has a background in non-acting professional roles, having served as a medication management coordinator. Like her co-star Candace Cameron Bure, she is also associated with Great American Family in 2025, suggesting potential new projects in the GAF space.
The Future of the Full House Universe and LSI Entities
The success of Fuller House proved that the audience's appetite for the Tanner family remains strong. While there are no current, confirmed plans for a second spin-off, the cast members often speak about the possibility, especially given their continued close relationships. The ongoing tributes to Bob Saget and the regular cast reunions function as organic continuations of the show's spirit, keeping the topical authority of the franchise alive.
Key LSI entities like Dualstar Entertainment (the Olsen twins' original production company), The Row (their fashion brand), Great American Family (Candace Cameron Bure’s network), and The Beach Boys (John Stamos’s musical connection) demonstrate how the cast has leveraged their original fame into diverse and successful post-sitcom careers. The narrative of family, loss, and career resurgence continues to make the Full House cast one of the most compelling and current stories in entertainment today.
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