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The special piece has a nod to the Beach Boys
NEED TO KNOW
- John Stamos shared that he got his first tattoo at age 62
- The ink, an image of the “Appeal to the Great Spirit” statue, has a connection to the Beach Boys and symbolizes his “new chapter”
- Stamos will soon release a new book about fatherhood and has a role in the next season of Hunting Wives
John Stamos is going to be permanently inspired after getting his “first” tattoo.
On Tuesday, March 17, the Full House alum posted a behind-the-scenes video of him getting inked for the first time at age 62.
For his first piece, which was done why artist Oscar Jordan Urbina and is located on his upper arm, Stamos decided on an image of the Cyrus Dallin statue, “Appeal to the Great Spirit.” The early-1900s artwork also inspired the logo for the Beach Boys’ own record label, Brother Records, established in 1966.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art describes the work as a Native American Man on horseback communicating with a “divine power.” Stamos wrote that the image also represented the Beach Boys’ “artistic freedom and trust in a higher creative path.”
“Lately I’ve felt that same pull in my own life,” explained the actor. “Stepping into this new chapter of my career, taking bigger swings, following the work wherever it leads. The timing felt right, so I put that Great Spirit on my arm as a reminder to stay brave, stay open, and trust the direction the art is taking me.”
If many thought Stamos was already tatted up, that’s because he went viral in 2019 for pranking Nick Jonas by making him the singer think he got a large tattoo of his face on his body. The joke was a part of an ongoing prank war between the two stars.
John Stamos, 62, Gets First Tattoo and Says the Bold Ink Is Symbolic of a ‘New Chapter’
This year, meanwhile, is about expansion for Stamos. Earlier this month, PEOPLE revealed the news of his forthcoming book, which holds “personal and often humorous reflections on modern masculinity, fatherhood and the lifelong process of growing up.” (A release date and title have yet to be revealed.)
What inspired the project was performing the song “When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)” with The Beach Boys, alongside his son, Billy, 7, who he shares with his wife, Caitlin McHugh. During the performance, Stamos looked back on the lessons his own father taught him, along with his hopes for “the kind of man he hopes his son will become.”
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“I’m writing it as a dad who’s still learning, still asking questions and hoping that by talking honestly with other men about kindness, respect and courage, we can raise boys who grow up with both heart and backbone,” he said.
Stamos will also be featured in season 2 of The Hunting Wives, telling PEOPLE of the role, “I’m in this phase of my career where I’m really looking for challenging, different roles.” Calling the show something “darker” than what he’s typically known for, he added, “Like I said, I can get away with a little bit more than other actors, for a little while at least — until these things start coming out where it’s like, ‘Oh, that’s Stamos.’ “
John Stamos, 62, Gets First Tattoo and Says the Bold Ink Is Symbolic of a ‘New Chapter’
John Stamos shocked his wife with Drag look
John Stamos “really freaked out” his wife with his dramatic appearance change in Drag.
John Stamos stars in Drag
The 62-year-old actor – who has seven-year-old son Billy with spouse Caitlin McHugh – sported dark contacts and thinner eyebrows for his role in the horror comedy and he had a great time stretching himself multiple ways with the project.#
He told People magazine: “It does become very dark in this movie. I watched a lot of true crime. And I really wanted to change my look.
“[The change to my eyes] really freaked my wife out.”
The Fuller House star jumped at the chance to star in the movie because he has always wanted to work with Danny DeVito, who has produced the film along with his children Lucy and Jake, and he hopes it has fostered a relationship with the 81-year-old Hollywood legend that will last some time.
He said: “I’ve always gravitated towards older gentlemen in my career and mentors. I hope that he becomes one, you know?
“I’ve been a Danny DeVito fan my whole life, and I’ve always wanted to just meet him and to get to work with him.”
John would have done anything for Danny – and didn’t even hesitate when the Twins star called him with an unusual request shortly before he went on stage with the Beach Boys.
He recalled: “I go, ‘What do you want?’ He goes, ‘I want to show your butt in the movie.’ I said, ‘OK.’ ”
Drag also stars Lucy DeVito, as well as Lizzy Caplan and Christine Ko, and a synopsis for the film explains it tells the story of two sisters whose robbery of a New York home “turns into a nightmare when one of them throws out her back and becomes immobilised on the second floor.”
The description added: “The night spirals out of control as they embark on a painful journey to make it out before the homeowner returns.”
John noted of the tricky plot: “I thought they did that really incredibly. And then watching Lucy and Danny and Jake work together was a beautiful experience.”
Meanwhile, after an appearance on The Hunting Wives, which John noted is a “pretty dark, wild show as well”, it seems he is taking his career in a new direction as he is keen to “stick with” similar projects.
He quipped: “Maybe no more Hallmark movies!”
John Stamos, 62, Gets First Tattoo and Says the Bold Ink Is Symbolic of a ‘New Chapter’
John Stamos Takes Part in ‘What Were You Like in the ’90s?’ Social Media Trend with Nostalgic Uncle Jesse Photos
The trend sees people sharing a video of themselves now, contrasted with photos of them taken in the 1990s.
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NEED TO KNOW
- John Stamos is taking part in a throwback social media trend
- In a new Instagram video, the Full House actor shared a video of himself now, contrasted with photos of himself then
- The “What were you like in the ’90s” trend sees users sharing similar posts, all set to the Goo Goo Dolls song, “Iris”
John Stamos is taking part in the “What were you like in the ’90s?” trend currently sweeping social media.
In a video shared on his Instagram page recently, 62-year-old Stamos posted a video with the words, “Dad, what were you like in the 90s?” over top.
While the beginning of the video shows Stamos now, it then cuts to a montage of images of the actor in the 1990s — including some of him in Full House, him posing next to a motorcycle, and him carrying his then co-star, Lori Loughlin.
He captioned the video, simply, “Memories!”
Other social media users weighed in on the video in the comments, with one writing, “Every girl’s first crush, Uncle Jesse🤣🫶🏻”
Added another, “Have mercy!” a nod to his Full House character’s oft-repeated catchphrase.
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Like other social media users, Stamos’ post is set to the Goo Goo Dolls song, “Iris.”
Other celebrities who have taken part in the trend include Drew Barrymore, Brooke Shields, and Kristin Davis.
Stamos played Uncle Jesse on Full House, which followed a recently widowed father who enlists his brother-in-law and childhood best friend to help him raise his three daughters.
He recently teamed up with fellow cast member Jodie Sweetin (who played Stephanie Tanner on the show) for another social media video, in which the two wore matching blue sweatsuits, and danced to Taylor Swift’s “Opalite.”
“If Uncle Jesse and Stephanie Tanner had social media today,” the text over top of the video read.
Wrote Stamos in the caption: “I’d follow them.”
Full House originally aired on ABC from 1986 to 1995.
While Stamos told PEOPLE back in 2022, during the show’s 35th anniversary, that he felt it was “time to move on” from Full House when it ended, he said he has since embraced the show’s legacy.
“When it ended, it was time to move on. I was trying to keep my distance from it,” he said. “And it just got bigger every year, bigger and bigger, and I realized, ‘Why am I running from this?’ I got to the point too where I’d done enough work that I felt I was able to do other things and prove myself as an actor. And so now I just absolutely love it. I just love it.”
John Stamos, 62, Gets First Tattoo and Says the Bold Ink Is Symbolic of a ‘New Chapter’
John Stamos Issues Statement on ICE
John Stamos is known for keeping his public platform focused on family, gratitude, and career milestones. But on Monday, January 26, the actor made it clear that staying silent no longer felt possible.
In a handwritten message shared to his Instagram Stories, Stamos addressed what he described as deeply troubling actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, framing his post not as a political declaration, but as a response rooted in basic humanity.
“I usually stay out of politics. This doesn’t feel like that,” the note begins. “What I’m seeing from ICE feels cruel. I don’t need it explained away or reframed. I trust my own eyes!”
Stamos went on to explain why he believes the familiar criticism aimed at outspoken celebrities no longer applies in moments like this.
“When people are treated like threats instead of human beings, when fear is the tactic, something is broken,” he wrote. “‘Stay in your lane, actor’ doesn’t apply when basic humanity is IS the lane. This is ALL OF OUR LANE!”
The statement arrives amid heightened national attention on immigration enforcement following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse and U.S. citizen who was killed by a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis. Federal officials have said Pretti approached officers with a firearm, while bystander video appears to show him holding a phone. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has said he has been in contact with the White House regarding the incident, which remains under investigation. This is the second ICE killing a civilian in Minneapolis in two weeks.
Without referencing the shooting directly, Stamos’ message focused on what he sees as a broader erosion of accountability and empathy.
“I’m tired of the hypocrisy, too. The speed of the cycle has erased shame,” he wrote. “Harm happens, outrage flashes, then we move on like nothing stuck. But it sticks. This doesn’t feel right, and staying quiet feels worse.”
The actor ended his message on a somber, cautionary note that quickly resonated across social media.
“Lately it feels like the bad guys are winning,” Stamos wrote. “Maybe the least we can do is not look away. – J.S.”
Stamos does not often comment on political issues. This time, his message focused less on ideology and more on personal discomfort, framing the moment as a question of basic humanity rather than partisanship.
As he made clear in his closing lines, for him, silence now feels like the greater risk.
The Sweetest Photos of John Stamos, Caitlin McHugh and Their Son Billy as the Couple Celebrates Their Anniversary
The happy couple wed on Feb. 3, 2018, before welcoming son Billy two months later
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John Stamos is a dedicated family man.
The Fuller House heartthrob married his wife Caitlin McHugh in February 2018. Two months later, the happy couple welcomed their son Billy. Since Billy’s birth, Stamos has gushed about his sweet family any chance he gets. In fact, the actor, who has previously struggled with alcohol addiction revealed they have helped him on his sobriety journey.
“They have kept me on this path because going down the road of being sober and taking care of yourself, everybody tries. Everybody does it,” Stamos exclusively told PEOPLE ahead of the release of his memoir, If You Would Have Told Me, in October 2023. “You could get going for a little while. Then it’s like, ‘I can drink again.’ So it’s staying on the path is what they mostly do for me.”
As our beloved Uncle Jesse marks his eighth wedding anniversary with his real-life wife on Feb. 3, 2026, see their cutest family photos below.
Love Is Universal
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The family of three took a winter vacation to Orlando, Florida, for warmer weather and a visit to the Universal theme park.
Beach Boys and Girls
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Stamos brought his wife and son to the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony, where he introduced close friend Mike Love of The Beach Boys, with whom he frequently performed throughout his career.
Have Mercy
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John and Caitlin shared equally impressive smolders as they posed for a pic on New Year’s Eve 2023.
Kisses for Billy
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Stamos shared this sweet picture in an Instagram post reflecting on the last year. “To Caitlin and Billy—you are my heart. Every morning we’ve spent cuddling and laughing together is a memory I’ll hold close forever,” he gushed. “You remind me daily that the simplest moments are often the most meaningful.”
Happy Birthday Billy!
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There was a blending of worlds for Billy’s fifth birthday as the toddler apparently had a Pikachu/Spiderman cake for his birthday. “Billy, your smile melts me. Your hugs are the best. I love our conversations, your jokes, your pranks. I’m so grateful I get to be your mama. I love you to infinity and beyond! Happiest Birthday!” his mom wrote.
Embracing Fatherhood
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“A devoted father since day 1. Billy is blessed beyond measure to call you Dad. Happy Father’s Day,” McHugh wrote under this endearing pic of John and a newborn Billy.
Have Mercy
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“Can you believe this man is 60?! The only way he shows his age is in his wisdom and his extensive list of life accomplishments,” Caitlin wrote in part, celebrating John’s birthday in 2023.
Iron Men
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Judging by his T-shirt, Billy is a Spiderman fan. But who can resist real-life iron man? The tot was pictured smiling from ear to ear while hanging out with Tony Stark and his dad at Disneyland Resort.
Kisses From Mom
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The doting mom planted a sweet smooch on her growing boy in this sweet shot posted on Valentine’s Day 2023.
Sweet Treat
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Caitlin and Billy enjoyed some gluten-free sweet treats while at Disney World that May.
Family Time
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The trio were joined by family as they celebrated Mother’s Day in 2023. “Sending love to all the Mamas past, present, and future! Grateful to have one of the best by my side, and the boys that made me a mama,” she wrote.
Feeling Jolly
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The trio also made a splash in pastels as they arrived at the premiere of Wonka in 2023.
Ball of Energy
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The Stamos family rang in 2023 with Billy’s antics, recorded by Mom and Dad. In an Instagram Reel posted by John, Billy jumps around the frame and even on top of his parents.
Chip Off the Old Block
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Clearly, Billy gets his attitude from his fun-loving dad. The adorable duo were captured having a playful moment at a P.S. ARTS “Express Yourself” event in 2022.
Three Is Company
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The cute family wore coordinating ensembles for the premiere of Spidey and His Amazing Friends: Glow Webs Glow in 2022.
Happy Holidays!
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John and his boo matched their outfits to their backdrop as they celebrated the holidays in 2022.
A Whole New World
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McHugh had her hair done like Princess Jasmine, while Billy wore the signature hat and vest of Aladdin’s sidekick, Abu.
Love Is in the Air
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They took to the skies for Valentine’s Day 2021, posing for a family photo from a tent hanging over the word “LOVE.”
Sunrise, Son-Set
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The actor captioned this playful 2020 snap “one of my favorite sunsets ever!”
Sing-A-Long
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The Disney-loving parents grabbed their instruments to sing “It’s a Small World” in bed during the pandemic, but Billy got a bit rambunctious.
“‘It’s a Small World’ family Sing-A-Long turned into a ‘Small Disaster!'” the actor joked in the caption of the video.
Matching Pajamas
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The whole family donned matching festive onesies to celebrate Billy’s first Christmas in 2018 — and even dressed up their two dogs!
Red, White and Smooch
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McHugh couldn’t resist sharing picture-perfect moments from the family’s July 4th.
See John Stamos’ Fiery Response When Asked If He Would Leave His Wife Caitlin for Lori Loughlin After Bombshell Podcast
“There was a very small window of the two of us being single at the same time,” Stamos reflected of his longtime friendship with Loughlin
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NEED TO KNOW
- John Stamos revealed whether he and Lori Loughlin ever had a romantic relationship during the Oct. 20 episode of the Good Guys podcast
- When asked if he would leave wife Caitlin McHugh for a now-single Loughlin, Stamos was quick to answer
- Stamos and Loughlin played Uncle Jesse and Aunt Becky, the beloved couple, on Full House for several years and have remained friends ever since
John Stamos is a loyal man.
During a recent appearance on the Good Guys podcast, the actor, 62, gushed over his fellow Full House alum Lori Loughlin and their longtime friendship. While the pair played a couple, Aunt Becky and Uncle Jesse, on the popular ‘80s and ‘90s sitcom, Stamos explained that he and Loughlin, 61, were never lovers in the real world.
“A lot of people think, ‘Oh, you guys were romantic,’ or whatever,” Stamos said. “You know, I happened to say she was the one that got away in something — I think it was before I met [wife] Caitlin [McHugh] — and, you know, it was an interesting thing.”
“I wrote about in the book, there was a very small window of the two of us being single at the same time,” he continued, referring to his 2023 memoir.
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Stamos likened a younger Loughlin to Sandy in Grease “before the leather,” while his ex-wife Rebecca Romijn “was Sandy after the leather and the, ‘Tell me about it, stud.’”
“There was a moment where I had the choice, I think, and I was more into the rebellious,” he admitted. “Lori was so sweet, and I loved working with her, but she was too nice for me.”
On Oct. 3, news broke that the When Hope Calls actress separated from husband of nearly 28 years Mossimo Giannulli, and Stamos shared that he and McHugh have been there to support Loughlin as she navigates the new chapter.
“It’s not a clear thing all the time with something like this,” Stamos noted. “She lives in my neighborhood, Lori, and so, you know, I was over there a lot and she came to our house a couple times and Caitlin’s been good about it.”
Podcast hosts Ben Soffer and Josh Peck then joked that “the biggest question” that fans submitted ahead of the episode was asking if Stamos would “ever leave your wife for” Loughlin.
“No f——- way!” Stamos exclaimed. “I’m not Mormon. Do you do that with your wife? Are you a swinger?”
The Born to Ride star further revealed that although his relationship with Loughlin was “always platonic,” they might have had one intimate moment off-camera when they were both single.
“I always thought that we made out on some ride at Disneyland — I’ve known her since the early ’80s. I remembered, I think she said it didn’t happen,” he quipped. So, I don’t know if it was something I made up in my mind. You know, some kind of fantasy.”
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After that, both Stamos and Loughlin entered new relationships. He married Romijn in 1998 before they divorced in 2005, and he went on to marry McHugh in 2018. Meanwhile, Loughlin was married to Michael R. Burns from 1980 to 1996 and has been with Giannulli since 1997 until their separation earlier this month.
“I’m just heartbroken for her right now,” Stamos said. “She’s just devastated. For a girl who has lived her life really well, a good person, a good mother, a good wife — I know all this for a fact — to be thrown into now this separation and, you know, exploding, blowing up her family this way. I just hate to see her go through this. I really do.”
He also didn’t hold back on sharing his opinion on Giannulli, who, along with Loughlin, previously served jail time after pleading guilty to wire and mail fraud in the college admissions scandal.
“I will never talk to him again,” Stamos declared. “He’s a terrible narcissist, and I don’t think you ever get out of that unless you’re able to.”
“I pray for this guy,” he concluded. “I pray that he gets a hold of whatever hole that he’s trying to fill, however he’s trying to fill it. I pray that he realizes that what he had was everything that anyone could ever hope for and that he gets some help. I think this guy needs help.”
When reached by PEOPLE, Giannulli said he had “zero comments” about his split from Loughlin.
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