John Stamos' Worrying Behavior On My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 Changed Him Forever

During "The Howard Stern Show" interview, Stamos explained how his parents suffered from alcoholism. "My parents were alcoholics but they were functioning, you know, it's hereditary," he said. He also suggested he sought out alcohol as he had difficulty dealing with the loss of his mother and father, Loretta and William "Bill" Stamos. 

In an October 2023 interview on the "2 Bears, 1 Cave" podcast, Stamos stated that his issues with alcohol hindered his ability to be in a romantic relationship and start a family. He acknowledged that three years following his decision to abstain from alcohol, he wed his wife, Caitlin McHugh, the mother of his child, Billy Stamos. "I would drink all the time, but it was keeping me — preventing me — what I really wanted was a family. I wanted a wife and a kid. And now that I have that I am so grateful. But I wouldn't have had it if I didn't clean up. People could see it on me," said Stamos.

Besides being a devoted family man over the past five years, Stamos has also continued to focus on his acting career. In fact, his young son can enjoy his most recent projects, including numerous episodes of "Mickey Mouse Funhouse" and "Spidey and His Amazing Friends."

If you or anyone you know needs help with addiction issues, help is available. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357)