Jerry O’Connell is opening up about his wife Rebecca Romijn’s reaction to her portrayal in John Stamos’ 2023 memoir, saying she was “very upset” after learning details about her previous marriage had been included in the book.
O’Connell discussed the situation during the July 20 episode of Kelly Ripa’s podcast, Let’s Talk Off Camera, while also acknowledging why Stamos may have felt it was necessary to write about their relationship.
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Speaking with Kelly Ripa, O’Connell reflected on the chapter in Stamos’ memoir, If You Would Have Told Me, that focuses on the end of Stamos’ marriage to Romijn.
“Getting back to Rebecca Romijn and John Stamos’ relationship, my wife was very upset that John Stamos wrote a memoir, which was riveting. It’s terrific,” O’Connell said.
“But there was a chapter about the demise of their marriage.”
According to O’Connell, the chapter deeply affected Romijn.
Perspective
Although he recognized his wife’s feelings, O’Connell said he understood why Stamos included the relationship in his memoir.
“Now, if you’re gonna write a memoir and you’re John Stamos, you gotta put that in there, you know?” he said.
O’Connell suggested that a memoir about Stamos’ life would naturally include one of the actor’s most significant personal relationships.
Heads-Up
Kelly Ripa asked O’Connell whether Stamos informed Romijn before publishing the book.
“That’s up to my wife to tell you,” O’Connell responded.
“I don’t believe he did, but that’s up to my wife to tell you if my wife had a heads-up. I don’t believe my wife had a heads-up.”
Romijn’s Response
Romijn previously addressed the memoir during an interview with Entertainment Tonight in 2024.
“I was very surprised by all of that, incredibly shocked, actually. I was sort of blindsided by it,” she said.
She also declined to discuss the matter further, adding that she did not want to help promote the book through headlines about their former relationship.
Memoir
In If You Would Have Told Me, Stamos reflected on the emotional impact of his divorce from Romijn.
The Full House actor described feeling devastated after the end of their marriage and admitted that, at the time, he harbored intense resentment toward his former wife.
He later explained that writing about those emotions was connected to personal reflection and his recovery through Alcoholics Anonymous, saying he eventually came to realize he no longer held those grievances.
Relationship
Despite the attention surrounding the memoir, O’Connell said there is no lingering tension between him and Stamos.
During a June appearance on Andy Cohen’s Radio Andy, O’Connell revealed that he recently saw Stamos while attending Howie Mandel’s birthday party.
According to O’Connell, he approached Stamos, shook his hand, and greeted him warmly.
| Timeline | Event |
|---|---|
| 1998 | John Stamos and Rebecca Romijn marry |
| 2005 | The couple divorces |
| 2007 | Rebecca Romijn marries Jerry O’Connell |
| 2023 | Stamos releases If You Would Have Told Me |
| 2024 | Romijn says she felt “blindsided” by the memoir |
| 2026 | O’Connell discusses the situation on Kelly Ripa’s podcast |
Jerry O’Connell’s comments provide additional perspective on Rebecca Romijn’s reaction to John Stamos’ memoir while also emphasizing that he understands why the actor included their past relationship in his life story. Despite the emotional response surrounding the book, O’Connell indicated there is no personal conflict between him and Stamos today.
FAQs
Why was Rebecca Romijn upset?
She said she was blindsided by the memoir.
Did Jerry O’Connell criticize John Stamos?
No, he said he understood why it was included.
When were Stamos and Romijn married?
From 1998 until 2005.
What is Stamos’ memoir called?
If You Would Have Told Me.
Are O’Connell and Stamos on good terms?
Yes, O’Connell recently greeted him warmly.
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