From Stephanie Tanner to Sobriety: Jodie Sweetin's Inspiring Journey
Jodie Sweetin's Shocking Transformation: From Child Star to Addict
In a stunning turn of events, former child star Jodie Sweetin was spotted out and about in Los Angeles over the weekend, looking more like a city mom than a Hollywood legend. The 43-year-old actress, best known for her iconic role as Stephanie Tanner on the hit sitcom Full House, stepped out in casual attire - a white T-shirt, green cotton drawstring shorts, and a tan cardigan - and went virtually unnoticed by paparazzi.
But despite flying under the radar, Sweetin's tumultuous past is well-documented. The actress has been open about her struggles with addiction to alcohol, cocaine, crystal meth, and ecstasy. In a recent appearance on Kaitlyn Lowry's podcast, Barely Famous, Sweetin candidly discussed her addiction and recovery.
"I always say, I would have struggled with addiction issues regardless of being on TV or not," she revealed. "And to be fair, that gave me some of the ability to be able to find treatment and find help in ways that I might not have had I not worked as a child."
Sweetin's road to sobriety has been marked by ups and downs. She relapsed after getting sober for good, but eventually found her way back to a life free from addiction.
"I had gone to treatment in my 20s, and then I had kids, and then I got sober, and then I drank again and then I got sober," she explained. "It's been up and down, but it's been 16 years since I've drank alcohol and 13 years since I relapsed on meds with a car accident that I was in."
Fans of Full House will recall Sweetin's iconic role as the mischievous Stephanie Tanner, alongside fellow child stars Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. But few may know about her struggles with addiction, which began after the show ended its original run in 1995.
"It became all people would talk about in my 20s," she admitted. "And because people know who you are, it never kind of goes away from it being in the public eye."
Despite her struggles, Sweetin has found a way to use her platform for good. She's set to release an audiobook version of her memoir, unSweetined, which tells the story of her life from child stardom to addiction and recovery.
"I loved recording the audiobook — it was such a personal experience to revisit these stories in my own voice all these years later," she said in a statement to The Scholarly Note. "My voice, my emotions and my truth all wrapped together."
Sweetin's memoir has been a bestseller since its initial publication in 2009, but the new audiobook will feature an exclusive introduction that delves into her struggles with addiction.
Fans can look forward to hearing Sweetin's story in her own voice, as she opens up about her journey from child stardom to addiction and recovery. Will you be tuning in?
The Scholarly Note has learned that Sweetin is also set to appear on the popular podcast, The Viall Files, where she'll discuss her memoir and her journey with host Nick Viall.
Stay tuned for more updates on Jodie Sweetin's shocking transformation from child star to addict, as well as her inspiring story of recovery and redemption.
