Christine Lakin News & Updates

Christine Lakin says "Step by Step" writers had to change baby Lilly Lambert’s name after cast vetoed the original

Lakin recalls the entire cast unanimously deciding the name wasn’t the right fit ......

Aug 21, 2026 • People on MSN

Christine Lakin 'Instantly Bonded' with TV Baby's Real-Life Mom in Candid Breastfeeding Moment

"It was probably one of the more unique work situations I've been in," Christine Lakin captioned her...

Jul 11, 2019 • People

Christine Lakin claims she was fired from ‘Fuller House’ after mocking Candace Cameron Bure’s brother

Christine Lakin has a theory for why she didn’t get a role on “Fuller House.” The actress, 45,...

Aug 04, 2024 • New York Post

Roaring into 1! Christine Lakin's Son Baylor Celebrates His First Birthday at Jungle-Themed Bash

"He's such a sweet little angel and has brought us so much joy," Christine Lakin tells PEOPLE of son...

Sep 11, 2019 • People

Christine Lakin To Make Feature Directorial Debut With Coming-Of-Age Rom-Com ‘I Won't Dance'

EXCLUSIVE: Christine Lakin will make her feature directorial debut with I Won’t Dance, a mid-marke...

Nov 10, 2025 • MSN

Fuller House: Christine Lakin Has a Theory on Her Series Hiring/Firing

For Christine Lakin, it was a potential TGIF crossover that never was, as the Step By Step star coul...

Aug 05, 2024 • bleedingcool

Christine Lakin thinks satirical video of Candace Cameron Bure's brother got her fired from 'Fuller House'

Christine Lakin almost made it to the Tanner household. Lakin told hosts and “Fuller House” star...

Aug 04, 2024 • USA Today

Christine Lakin Has A Theory On Why She Was Fired From ‘Fuller House’

Christine Lakin appeared on Friday’s episode of Jodie Sweetin’s How Rude, Tanneritos podcast and...

Aug 04, 2024 • Deadline.com

Christine Lakin and Davis Gaines at First Look at Davis Gaines, Christine Lakin and More in SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Photo

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Sep 05, 2012 • BroadwayWorld

Child Star Christine Lakin Recounts How She Got “Step by Step ”Role: 'Find the Kid From That Tape'

Lakin played "Al" on the show, which ran from 1991 to 1998 Christine Lakin is remembering the fatefu...

Dec 03, 2025 • MSN

Christine Lakin Thinks Jokes About Candace Cameron Bure’s Brother Kirk Led to ‘Fuller House’ Firing

Christine Lakin says she almost had a role in Netflix’s Fuller House — that is, until her past c...

Aug 03, 2024 • Us Weekly

Christine Lakin Claims She Lost 'Fuller House' Gig After Mocking Candace Cameron Bure's Brother For His "Damaging" LGBTQ+ Remarks

Discover What’s Streaming On: Christine Lakin reportedly lost out on a role on Fuller House, and t...

Aug 05, 2024 • Decider

How Reginald VelJohnson’s 'Die Hard' performance helped bring 'Family Matters' sitcom idea together

VelJohnson played Sgt. Al Powell in the 1988 action movie before starring as Carl Winslow on the sit...

Aug 03, 2026 • People on MSN

“Step by Step”’s Christine Lakin Left Child Stardom to Become a Director: ‘I Like Being Behind the Camera’

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “We all had such a great exp...

Dec 30, 2024 • Yahoo

Christine Lakin would love a ‘Step By Step’ reunion, talks about life in the director’s chair

Christine Lakin won us over as the tough, but lovable, tomboy Al in ABC’s TGIF favorite “Step By...

Oct 25, 2022 • KTLA

Remember Al From Step by Step? Christine Lakin Walked Away From Acting — And Never Looked Back

As we know, Step by Step ultimately ran 160 episodes before it ended in June 1998 (and that was afte...

May 12, 2026 • Fortress of Solitude

Jordan Fisher Joins Ballroom Rom-Com 'I Won't Dance' (EXCLUSIVE)

EXCLUSIVE: Fresh off acclaimed runs in Little Shop of Horrors, and Tony Award-winning shows Moulin R...

May 14, 2026 • Deadline on MSN

Jordan Fisher To Star In & Produce Ballroom Rom-Com ‘I Won’t Dance’ From Christine Lakin

EXCLUSIVE: Fresh off acclaimed runs in Little Shop of Horrors, and Tony Award-winning shows Moulin R...

May 14, 2026 • Yahoo

Staci Keanan, Christine Lakin remember the unique acting skill 'Step by Step' costar Patrick Duffy helped them with

The actresses are reflecting on their 'Step by Step' days while revisiting an old episode on their p...

Apr 15, 2026 • People on MSN