Photo: Mescal Wasilewski Instagram
On July 30, 2022,Jodie Sweetinmarried her boyfriend,Mescal Wasilewski, of nearly five years.
The couple began dating in 2017, and for some time, Sweetin and Wasilewski hada long-distance relationship. Though Wasilewski is not an entertainer, he maintains an activeInstagramaccount, posting photos of his life with Sweetin and his interests.
“We intertwine so well,” Sweetin told PEOPLE. “He’s funny and smart, and he’s my biggest supporter. It’s really magical.”
Before marrying Wasilewski, Sweetin was married to Shaun Holguin from 2002 to 2006, Cody Herpin from 2007 to 2010 and Morty Coyle from 2012 to 2016. She shares a daughter, Zoie, with Herpin and another daughter, Beatrix, with Coyle.
So, who is the man that captured the heart of theFull Housestar? Here’s everything you need to know about Jodie Sweetin’s husband, Mescal Wasilewski.
He was born in England
Mescal Wasilewski Instagram
Wasilewski opened up about his difficult upbringing in an April 2022 appearance onThe Courage to Changepodcast. He revealed that he was born in England and moved to Santa Monica, California when he was 8 years old.
He is an addiction therapist
According tohis LinkedIn profile, Wasilewski currently works atCatalyst Recoveryas a primary therapist. The company aims to help individuals cope with alcohol and drug-related addiction.
“I’ve worked in the field of addiction and mental health for over 16 years, helping to treat clients with a range of diagnosis [sic] and difficulties,” he wrote on his LinkedIn bio. “Much of my work has been with those suffering from addiction and various mental health issues, as well as extensive work with adolescent clients.”
“I’m a trained interventionist, experienced sober coach and case manager,” he continued. “I have had broad experience with numerous addictive behaviors, as well as comprehensive training in various therapeutic modalities. I am EMDR trained and also well versed in 12 Step and harm-reduction modalities.”
He is a huge sports fan
Aside from his passion for his work, Wasilewski is also an avid sports fan.
Wasilewski has discussed his love for sports in many Instagram posts. While paying tribute to former Las Vegas Raiders coach John Madden after his December 2021 death, Wasilewski spoke about firstbecoming a fanof the team in 1981.
He has previouslyshared contentin support of the Los Angeles Dodgers, includinga photoof himself and Sweetin attending a game in September 2021. After the death of Dodgers legend Vin Scully, Wasilewskiposted a tribute on Instagramshowing off his WWVSD (“What Would Vin Scully Do”) tattoo.
He is sober and over 20 years smoke-free
In August 2021, Wasilewskicelebrated a major milestonein his recovery, abstaining from cigarette smoking. Alongside a photo of a “no smoking” sign, he wrote: “Today marks 20 years of not smoking.”
He also revealed onThe Courage to Changepodcastin April 2022 that he has been sober since he was 26 years old.
His identity was originally a mystery
Sweetin was first spotted with a mystery man when they appeared together at a performance ofDear Evan Hansenin New York City on Sept. 19, 2017.
In January 2018, Sweetin posted a photo collage onInstagramfrom her 36th birthday celebrations with friends. In one of the photos, Sweetin appeared to be leaning on a mystery man whose identity wasn’t known at the time.
The following month, Sweetinconfirmed Wasilewski’s identityin an Instagram post on Valentine’s Day.
He and Sweetin had a long-distance relationship
During an appearance onthe Allison Interviewspodcast in November 2021, Sweetin revealed that she and Wasilewski had along-distance relationshipfor the first three and a half years that they dated. In particular, Sweetin noted the distance helped her daughters “warm up” to the relationship.
“He was in Brooklyn, and I was here in L.A. for three and a half years, and so it was slow, and it was nice,” said Sweetin. “He was very good at letting them warm up to him and not having to force a relationship.”
He lets Sweetin have the spotlight
Wasilewski prefers to stay in the background regarding his wife’s career and the limelight that comes with it.
“He is like, ‘I just want to support you. You do your dream, and I will just be back here being your biggest fan. I don’t need to be in pictures or all of it.’ " she toldEntertainment Tonightin February 2022.
He asked Sweetin to marry him in January 2022
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Wasilewskipopped the questionwhile on a hike with Sweetin on Jan. 17, 2022, just two days before Sweetin’s 40th birthday. She celebrated the news with a photo of the pair, flashing her engagement ring in the image.
“I love you, Mescal, for always,” she wrote in the caption. “You’re my person. I can’t wait to see the life that lies ahead for us. Here’s to us, @ghostfacelito, and our life of adventures. Together.”
In Wasilewski’sown post, he wrote: “So that happened…”
However, Wasilewski had reservations about his plan when Sweetin’s fictional dad onFull Houseand close friendBob Sagetdiedon Jan. 9, 2022. Ultimately, he decided to go through with the proposal.
“We get to talk about being happy,” Sweetin explained toEntertainment Tonightin February 2022. “… Life is really painful, and then life all of a sudden throws you great joy, and that’s sort of the adventure of this. You just have to keep and trust that even in the bad times, it will get good again. You can make it through the bad times ‘cause there’s something good on the other side.”
He and Sweetin celebrated their wedding with tacos
Jodie Sweetin and Mescal Wasilewski.Chris J Evans
source: people.com
