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Full House Star on Lean Times & Humble Lessons
6 Nov
Summary
- Actress Jodie Sweetin worked as a logistics coordinator after her sitcom ended.
- She experienced financial struggles, including needing to borrow money.
- Sweetin learned to appreciate both having and not having money.
Jodie Sweetin, known for her role on Full House, recently shared insights into her career and financial journey. After the original sitcom ended in 1995, Sweetin experienced a period with limited acting work, coupled with struggles with addiction. Following her sobriety in 2011, she took a position as a logistics coordinator in Los Angeles.
Sweetin expressed no ego about her role, stating, "I didn't care that I was quote unquote working a normal job." She described learning humility through everyday experiences, such as having to return items at Target due to insufficient funds on her debit card. She found happiness and learned to "bloom where you're planted," embracing her life and circumstances.
Her financial situation improved significantly with the debut of the Full House revival, Fuller House, in 2016. However, even at the start of Fuller House, Sweetin admitted to financial precarity, having to borrow money during its first week. The sequel series concluded in 2020 after five seasons.
