We watched as she grew up in front of our eyes, uttering her catchphrase “How rude!”

That title goes to the show"Valerie"(later renamed “The Hogan Family”).

Sweetin appeared in just a single episode, but the role proved critical to her career.

Jodie Sweetin

I never auditioned, I was just incredibly fortunate."

Alcohol wasn’t the only addiction Sweetin was hiding.

She told the publication, “The amount of lying and covering up was insane.

Jodie Sweetin as young Stephanie Tanner

Ultimately, she realized she needed help and entered rehab.

If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction issues, help is available.

Sweetin continued the tours and talks over the next several years.

Jodie Sweetin’s first role

It was so hard to go through that publicly, but I turned it around.”

The star added, “Today, I speak at universities and talk to students about it.

Sweetin wrote in her book of being high while speaking at Marquette University.

Jodie Sweetin as teenage Stephanie Tanner

She recounted how she started crying during her speech.

“I know what they didn’t think,“she wroteof how the audience likely interpreted her tears.

Now, she’s back on thetalk circuitsharing her story and serving as an advocate for addiction recovery.

Jodie Sweetin close-up with long hair

Once “Fuller House” aired itsseries finalein 2020, the door opened for even more opportunities for Sweetin.

It shifted my priorities and perspectives in a way that only testing yourself to the maximum can.”

This is Jodie’s legacy in my life.”

Jodie Sweetin smiling

“I really want to do the show,” she told People in 2010.

Sweetin went on to vow that her dedication would be unstoppable if were she to join the show.

Newson the night of her elimination.

Jodie Sweetin with book unSweetined

“We worked so hard every week.

We set goals for ourselves and we met them …

I came to the show and I didn’t realize the amazing experience that I would have.

Jodie Sweetin in floral collar

Walking away from it, I just feel really blessed and grateful to have done it.”

Together, they started the"Never Thought I’d Say This"podcast in 2019.

The podcast features special guests, such as their kids as well as fellow celebrities and other moms.

Jodie Sweetin at Fuller House event

Sweetin noted that the podcast is very real.

“We’re really inappropriate,” she says.

“It is not a podcast to listen to with your children.”

Jodie Sweetin and John Stamos

“I know I was a mess during the pandemic.

I was not a fully functioning person.

I was awful,” she revealed.

Jodie Sweetin on Dancing with the Stars

“I lost like 37 pounds because I’m a stress starver …

I just stopped eating.

I couldn’t keep food down.

Jodie Sweetin and Celia Behar

I’ll be real honest about it: The pandemic was not good for me.”

Despite her struggles, Sweetin also acknowledged some unexpected positive outcomes of people being home so much during quarantine.

The star has also joined in protests about important causes.

Jodie Sweetin wearing face mask

Jodie Sweetin has finally found the one

Jodie Sweetin hasn’t always been lucky in love.

AsUs Weeklynotes, the actress has been divorced three times, and sheonce attributedher marriages to her addiction.

These days, the star’s sobriety has apparently done wonders for her love life.

Jodie Sweetin in glasses

The couple quietly tied the knot in a backyard ceremony in Malibu, California in late July 2022.

I couldn’t be more grateful for who he is.”

Jodie Sweetin and Mescal Wasilewski