John Stamos and Dave Quillier have been friends for years, ever since they starred in the beloved series “Full House.”
Following Coulier’s cancer diagnosis, Stamos shared a photo of the two sporting bald heads while sharing some words of support. The post sparked controversy because Stamos was wearing a bald cap. Coulier came forward to support his friend.
© Chris Willard“I’m sorry to see a bunch of negative comments as I’m just starting my cancer journey,” Coulier wrote on Instagram.
“It’s our friendship (me and John) and that’s how we’re managing a very difficult time. I’m a comedian and humor drives me. John knows how to cheer me up and I laughed out loud when he came in a costume. Bald hat. – A truly loving friend and brother.”
“I’ve heard from so many people who have been inspired enough by my words and work to say they’re going to check in with their doctors and get a mammogram, a colonoscopy or a prostate exam,” he continued.
“I’m still going to laugh in the face of adversity.”
More details on Stamos’ controversial post
While Stamos’ initial post showed him and Coulier smiling brightly for the camera, another photo showed him kissing Coulier’s head with his wife, Melissa Coulier.
“Nothing like throwing on a bald cap and whipping up some Photoshop skills to show some love and solidarity with my brother @dcoulier,” Stamos wrote.
“You’re handling this with so much strength and positivity – it’s inspiring. I know you’re going to get through this, and I’m proud to stand with you every step of the way. I love you (ps – @melissacoulier is the most amazing – your true lifeline!) “
Stamos’ story with the Church of Scientology
Earlier this year, Stamos addressed some of the other controversies. In an appearance on the “Friends in High Places” podcast, Stamos discussed his experience with the Church of Scientology, a topic he previously discussed in his memoir, “If You Had Told Me.”
He reveals that the reason he joined the church was because a hot girl invited him. “Me, I was in an acting class and there was a hot girl [who] Said to me, ‘You know we all meet here [place] On Hollywood Boulevard, you should come later [class]” he said.
Upon arriving at the Scientology building, Stamos takes a test on the church’s “e-meter” device and doesn’t take the whole thing too seriously, prompting his hasty exit. “I was doing a ‘Peabody and Sherman.’ [impression] And they didn’t like it,” Stamos said.
“Then, I was walking around so much, they said, ‘Get out [and] Go they kicked me out.”
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