Side Characters Who Stole the Show from the Lead

Full House (1987) was meant to be about widowed father Danny Tanner raising his three daughters with the help of Uncle Jesse and Joey. Danny’s wholesome image and the family’s heartwarming lessons were designed to carry the show’s sentimental core.

But Andrea Barber’s Kimmy Gibbler became a standout. As DJ Tanner’s eccentric best friend, Kimmy barged into the Tanner household with bizarre fashion choices, questionable hygiene, and offbeat jokes. Storylines involving her disastrous dates, constant intrusions, and hilarious banter with Uncle Jesse made her a fan favorite, often eclipsing the otherwise sugary tone of the show.