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published : 2023-10-19

John Stamos Reveals Painful Divorce and Difficult Writing Process in Upcoming Memoir

The 'Full House' star opens up about his five-year marriage to Rebecca Romijn

John Stamos and Rebecca Romijn at their wedding in September 1998, captured with a Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Renowned actor John Stamos, known for his role in the hit series 'Full House', has shared intimate details about his divorce from model Rebecca Romijn in his upcoming memoir 'If You Would Have Told Me'.

Stamos, now 60, and Romijn were married for five years before their split in 2004, which the actor describes as 'very painful'.

Reflecting on his past, Stamos confesses that he initially harbored intense hatred towards Romijn, considering her the 'Devil' and blaming her for ruining his life.

John Stamos performing with The Beach Boys at the All American Christmas Concert Series, taken with a Nikon D850

However, through the process of writing his memoir, Stamos undergoes a personal transformation, realizing that he too played a part in the demise of their marriage.

He acknowledges that his coping mechanisms following the divorce were unhealthy, leading him down a path of excessive drinking.

But amidst the heartache, Stamos found redemption and a true love in model Caitlin McHugh, whom he married in 2018 and shares a five-year-old son with.

John Stamos and Caitlin McHugh celebrating their wedding anniversary, snapped with a Sony Alpha a7 III

Stamos's memoir is a testament to the growth and self-reflection he experienced, ultimately inspiring readers to find strength in their own personal journeys.