Jodie Sweetin Clarifies Relationship With Olsen Twins

Sweetin addressed the state of the cast’s relationship during an appearance on the Comics and Kicks podcast, dismissing claims that the twins were on poor terms with their former co-stars. She noted that while the cast members share deep memories of the twins from their childhood on set, the sisters moved on to build successful fashion empires like The Row and Elizabeth and James because acting was never their primary passion. The twins left the industry following their final film, New York Minute, seeking a life away from the public eye.

The absence of the twins from the 2016 Netflix reboot, Fuller House, sparked speculation, including an on-screen meta-joke about Michelle Tanner running a fashion business. Sweetin clarified that the reference was a necessary acknowledgement of their absence rather than a jab. While John Stamos previously admitted to feeling angry over their decision not to return, he confirmed that any tension evaporated following the death of Bob Saget in 2022. During that period of grief, the cast reconnected, with Sweetin describing the reunion as a return to normalcy where, despite years apart, it felt as if nothing had changed.