most of the original "full house" series cast members returned to play the same characters in "fuller house". they have made guest appearances or have returned to their original acting roles. candace cameron bure plays d.j. tanner. jodie sweetin plays stephanie. the sister of widowed mom of three and the cool aunt of tommy jr, max and jackson. andrea barber plays kimmy. the best friend of d.j who later moves in with her daughter ramona gibbler. her husband fernando moves in in a later episode.