Jodie Sweetin Gets a Surprising One-Cent Residual Check for ‘Full House’: What It Means for Streaming Today
Jodie Sweetin Shares Insights on Residuals from Full House
Jodie Sweetin recently disclosed the diminishing financial returns from her role as Stephanie Tanner on the beloved ABC sitcom Full House. During a recent podcast appearance, Sweetin revealed that her latest residual check amounted to just one cent, highlighting the challenges that actors face in an evolving entertainment landscape.
“There’s no syndication anymore because it’s all in streaming,” Sweetin explained during an episode of The McBride Rewind podcast. “Who gets paid for that? Nobody gets paid for that.” Her comments reflect a broader issue in the industry, where streaming platforms often do not provide the same residual compensation that traditional networks used to offer.
Sweetin reminisced about earlier days when residuals provided some financial stability. “Sure, in my 20s, there would be money, but not reliable. You don’t know how much it’s going to be or how often they’re going to run the show. So, sometimes you’re like, ‘Oh, cool. That was nice.’ Then sometimes you’re like, ‘All right, well, there’s a nice dinner out.’”
The actress clarified that she is not living an extravagant lifestyle thanks to her Full House earnings. She stated, “It’s not something you can rely on. Honey, I drive my 2023 used Hyundai Sonata that I love. I rent my house. I have credit cards that are maxed out. I live a normal life. There are moments when you’re like, ‘This is going well,’ and there are times when you’re like, ‘I need a day job.’”
After Full House concluded its eight-season run, Sweetin reprised her role in the Netflix reboot Fuller House, which aired for five seasons from 2016 to 2020. The contrast between past and present residual experiences speaks to the changing nature of the entertainment industry and the financial impact on actors over time.
