John Stamos Addresses Criticism of Supportive Tribute to Dave Coulier
John Stamos has addressed the backlash surrounding his tribute to his Full House co-star and close friend, Dave Coulier, who was recently diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. In an interview with TMZ on Nov. 21, Stamos shared his perspective on the situation, reflecting on his intentions and the criticism he received.
Stamos revealed that he flew across the country to support Coulier during this challenging time. “I flew across the country to be with my brother, right?” he explained. While en route, Stamos learned of the sudden passing of his childhood best friend, Mike Owen, from a heart attack. Despite his grief, he focused on being strong for Coulier, keeping his emotions private to avoid adding to his friend’s stress.
Once reunited, Stamos surprised Coulier with a bald cap, as a gesture of solidarity. “He wanted me to come shave his head,” Stamos said, adding that he brought the bald cap because he couldn’t cut his own hair due to commitments for his new show. The gesture was intended to bring humor to a tough situation. “We laughed so freaking hard,” he shared, recounting how they found joy in the moment despite the circumstances.
Addressing the online negativity that followed his Nov. 18 Instagram post showing Coulier with his shaved head, Stamos said he was puzzled and hurt by the backlash. “When I started seeing this blowback, I’m just like, ‘What?’ I still don’t know 100% [why],” he admitted. Stamos emphasized that his intention was to uplift his friend, not to provoke criticism. He also urged people to focus on their health instead of engaging in negativity. “They should call their doctor, make an appointment. That’s the whole point of this. It’s been Dave’s message.”
Coulier himself defended Stamos in a Nov. 19 Instagram post, stating, “John knows how to cheer me up, and I laughed out loud when he arrived wearing a bald cap.” Coulier added that humor remains a vital part of his life, even during this difficult period.
Reflecting on the visit, Stamos described it as “incredible,” sharing that the two spent time laughing, crying, watching old movies, and reminiscing. Despite the online criticism, Stamos stood by his actions. “I’m not sorry,” he concluded. “All I was doing was cheering up a friend.”
Their bond and humor remain a source of strength, as both actors continue to support each other through life’s challenges.
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