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Full House Star's Secret Life After Fame
20 Aug
Summary
- Actress quit Full House for college money, not fame.
- She earned a PhD and became a university professor.
- Her daughter inspired her return for Fuller House.
Anne Marie McEvoy, who played Kathy Santoni on the iconic 80s and 90s sitcom Full House, pursued a path far from Hollywood after her initial stint on the show. McEvoy, who joined the series at 13, stated in a 2024 podcast that her acting was solely to earn money for college, with no intention of remaining in the industry.
Her ultimate aspirations were to become a mother, earn a PhD, and work as a professor. Fulfilling these ambitions, McEvoy obtained her PhD in developmental and educational psychology from the University of California in 2007. She then joined the university faculty as an assistant professor.
McEvoy teaches adolescent development, even incorporating examples from Full House into her courses due to the show's exploration of relevant themes. In 2016, McEvoy reprised her role for the Netflix reboot, Fuller House. She revealed it was her daughter who persuaded her to return, finding the idea "kinda cool."
