Marla Sokoloff Says Her Daughters Were “Horrified” by Her ‘Full House’ Role

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As a seasoned gamer with a soft spot for ’90s sitcoms, I must say that Marla Sokoloff‘s portrayal of Gia in Full House was a delightful addition to the Tanner family dynamics. Her character, though rebellious, mirrored my own teenage angst quite accurately, and it made me feel seen!

Marla Sokoloff‘s daughters were not impressed by her Full House character’s rebellious attitude.

On Dave Coulier’s podcast “Full House Rewind” during her Friday appearance, the actress expressed that her character Gia fit her perfectly as she was “sharply critical” and often found herself “in a position to carry out some despicable or annoying act due to someone else’s scheming.”

“That’s inherently in me,” admitted Sokoloff.

Sokoloff frequently appeared on ‘Full House’ during seasons 7 and 8, portraying Stephanie’s closest friend named Gia. At first, Gia was depicted as a problematic teenager who associated with a questionable group and even smoked in school bathrooms. However, over time, with Stephanie’s assistance, Gia managed to leave her rebellious past behind.

“Coulier inquired if Sokoloff hadn’t partaken in smoking something during the series,” and when she admitted that she did use herbal cigarettes on Full House, Coulier curiously asked if Sokoloff’s daughters had ever seen her episodes from the show.

“To begin with, they watched ‘Fuller House,’ but then I suggested, ‘Kids, it’s crucial you see the original series first, let’s start afresh.’ After that, they became fans of it as well,” she shared with Coulier.

“What do you tell them when they see Gia? ‘Don’t act like that?’” Coulier asked the mom of three.

“Indeed,” she affirmed. “More so regarding the smoking matter, they’re utterly shocked. It’s almost as if they exclaimed, ‘Mom, you smoke?'”

Sokoloff also fondly reminisced about her time on set, remembering how “exceptional” the cast was to her. “Especially as a guest star,” she noted, “it can be quite uncertain. Even if it’s a show you’ve been part of before, you’re still considered a visitor. But they never made me feel like an outsider.”

“Coulier expressed that since you’re now part of our family, ‘you were always a kind child.’ He mentioned that there were other children who weren’t so kind. These kids often missed out on gatherings and typically didn’t return for future events.”

Coulier stated that the actors and actresses “experienced a breakdown.” Upon inquiry from Sokoloff about whether they were children or adults, he made it clear, “No, these were grown-up performers.”

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2024-08-05 21:54