General Hospital
John Stamos Reveals He was Sexually Abused as a Child, Ahead of The Release of His Memoir, ‘If You Would Have Told Me’
John Stamos’ new memoir, If You Would Have Told Me is due out next week on October 24th. Ahead of its nationwide release, the former General Hospital alum, (where he played Blackie Parrish at the beginning of his career from 1982-1984) is disclosing that he was actually a survivor of childhood sexual abuse for the first time.
As first reported by PEOPLE, Stamos says that he was abused by a babysitter when he was young. The former Full House star says it took writing a book for him to truly acknowledge and access those memories. He believes it happened when he was “probably like 10 or 11”.
The actor expressed, “I mean, I knew, it was always in the back, and I do so much advocacy. I felt like, I remembered it slightly. It has always been there, but I packed it away as people do, right?” Stamos said that at the time, he “didn’t tell” anyone, adding “I think I told myself, like, ‘Ah, it’s girls, man.'” John added, “It was like you’re playing dead so they’ll stop. But it wasn’t totally aggressive. I don’t know, it was not good.”
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Stamos shared that he first attempted to deal with those memories when accepting an award relating to his advocacy work for abused children. However, when it came to writing that particular acceptance speech, John came to the realization that he has more in common with the kids he worked with then he thought Ultimately, he chose not to disclose that part of his childhood at that time, noting, “Tonight is not about me. It’s about the kids. I’m going to pack it away again until the right moment.”
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According to the loglines of Stamos’ new memoir: “John burst onto the scene in General Hospital, propelling him into the teen idol stratosphere, a place that’s often a point of no return. But Stamos beat the odds and over the past four decades has proved himself to be one of his generation’s most successful and beloved actors. Whether showing off his comedic chops on Full House or his dramatic skills on ER, pushing the boundaries on Broadway or living out his youthful dreams as an honorary Beach Boy, John has surprised everyone, most of all himself. A universal story about friendship, love, loss, and the courage to embrace love once more, John Stamos’s memoir is filled with some of the most memorable names in Hollywood, both old and new. Funny, deeply poignant, and brutally honest, If You Would Have Told Me is a portrait of a boy who went from believing in Disney magic to a man who learns that we have to create our own magical moments in life.”
So, what do you think about John’s revelation of childhood sexual abuse? Will you be checking out his upcoming memoir? Let us know in the comment section below.
If you suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, or go to www.childhelp.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go to rainn.org.
Who wants to read the memoirs of a d list “star”
I do!
He’s never been a favorite of mine either, but I wouldn’t wish child abuse (or sexual abuse, which is what it sounds like this probably was) on anyone, and it’s brave of him to come forward and talk about it; major props to him for that. It might help someone else who’s been through it. I hope he’s been able to heal.
I would rather read a D list star’s autobiography than read rude comments by an unknown.
All I know is I’ve liked him on TV, especially Full House and other roles he’s had on TV and movies. I do not care to read or hear about any child OR adult being sexually abused. How do people get enjoyment from that, it’s disgusting.
He was on a highly successful TV show still popular to this day amongst his many other projects. He’s not D list.
D-list star? He was a leading man on one of the most successful TV shows of all time, lol. I think your “list” needs some work.
middlebrow taste….
Only an A-list A-hole would trash someone, anyone,
who discloses being the victim of childhood abuse.
Well why did he want until his book comes out to break this story he could’ve helped other people by telling his story.
These things aren’t ever easy to talk about (and probably twice as hard for men, because there’s still a strong cultural presumption that if you’re victimized, it’s your own fault). He came forward when he was at a place in his life when he was ready and able to address the abuse. I’m much more inclined to applaud his courage in making his story public at all, ever–and it can still help other people.
As The World Turns
Jon Lindstrom and Cady McClain Announce They Have Ended Their Marriage
After much speculation, General Hospital’s Jon Lindstrom (Kevin) and Cady McClain (ex-Jennifer, DAYS, ex-Rosanna, ATWT, ex-Dixie, AMC et al) have officially confirmed and announced they have gone their separate ways and have ended their marriage.
For months on social media, it was clear that the two were seemingly apart, not appearing pictured in any of each others posts.
Now, on a mutually shared Instagram post, Jon and Cady made an official statement on the status of their relationship, beginning with “Cady and Jon here. We are taking this opportunity to make a short statement about our relationship status. It may be obvious to some based on our posts that we’ve taken some time apart. After serious consideration we have decided that our goals have been taking us in different directions and to end our marriage.”
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As to the future, Jon and Cady explained, “We remain friends and wish each other every happiness. As people who work in the public eye, it can be difficult to have a private life. Regardless, we ask for your kind consideration in this matter.”
Jon and Cady met when they both appeared on As the World Turns, he as Craig Montgomery, and she as Rosanna Cabot. After four years together, the couple decided to get married in 2014.
Share your well-wishes for Jon and Cady’s separate futures as they ask for privacy on this matter in the months ahead via the comment section below.
General Hospital
Adam Huss Makes Another Return to General Hospital as Nikolas Cassadine
Nikolas Cassadine will be back on your screens next week but now via Pentonville. That means, that actor Adam Huss is back for a visit for all-new episodes of General Hospital.
In story, Ava (Maura West) comes to visit her ex in the slammer. So, just what does Ava want now? She clearly has been working an agenda on Sonny (Maurice Benard). Is she working with Valentin (James Patrick Stuart)? What will she tell Nikiolas? stay tuned.
Meanwhile, once news of Huss’ return broke earlier on Friday via Soap Opera Digest, he also announced his return on his Instagram expressing, “For all those who’ve been asking, cat’s out of the bag;) Thank you to all my #Nikolas #GH fans for your unwavering support. I don’t take it for granted for a second! (Even when I can’t answer 😊) #generalhospital”
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Huss took over the role of Nikolas back in January of 2023, after Marcus Coloma left the soap opera. Previous to that, Huss filed in for Coloma in September of 2021 and November of 2022. Fast-forward to January of 2024, Nikolas gave Ace to Laura and Kevin to raise, while he eventually turned himself into the police for kidnapping Esme and keeping her hostage while she was pregnant and Wyndemere.
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The return of Huss comes on the heels of multiple reports that his on-screen son, Nicholas Chavez is not returning to the show as Spencer Cassadine, while in story Spencer is believed to have drowned int the Seine River after falling off a boat in France, when drugged by Esme.
So, looking forward to seeing Adam Huss back as Nikolas? Do you think GH will eventually have him more full-time? Comment below.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny and Jason Trade Threats on Each Other
The love affair that once was mobster Sonny (Maurice Benard) and hit man Jason (Steve Burton), and having each others back, is now apparently over! On the Thursday April 25th episode of General Hospital, an increasingly paranoid Sonny is confronted by Jason.
Jason wants to talk to Sonny about a “family matter”, but Sonny says they aren’t family now because he’s working with the Feds. Sonny goes on to say how he cannot trust Carly (Laura Wright) or Jason and he knows about Jason buying back the Metro Court for Carly from Nina (Cynthia Watros).
When the conversation turns to Josslyn (Eden McCoy) and Dex (Evan Hofer), Jason informs Sonny that Kristina (Kate Mansi) knows Sonny ordered a hit. Jason is worried about Dex’s safety. He tells Sonny that if he does something to Dex, Kristina will figure out that he is responsible.
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Sonny goes on to say how much he loves his kids and how he will protect them. He then tears into Jason for abandoning his sons, Danny and Jake, for two years and how he has no right to stand there to tell him what to do.
Jason warns Sonny again to leave Dex alone or he’ll personally stop him. Sonny snaps at Jason, countering, “You’ll die trying!” And at that point, Jason walks out and Sonny slams the door behind him.
What do you think about this split in the longstanding relationship of Jason and Sonny? Do you like Jason and Sonny at odds? Will Kristina be the person to ultimately figure out what is happening to Sonny, or it might it be Nina, who knows Ava (Maura West) is up to no good? Share your thoughts in the comment section, but first watch this clip from part of the Sonny/Jason scenes below.
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