Jaleel White, who played Steve Urkel, reveals executives asked him to hide his "bulge" as he aged on "Family Matters."

Jaleel White, who played Steve Urkel on "Family Matters," reveals in his memoir that network executives asked him to wear looser jeans to hide his "bulge" as he matured. Starting in his twenties, White's growing physique conflicted with the character's youthful image, leading to wardrobe changes and even angry viewer letters. Despite facing these challenges, White stayed on the show until its end in 1998.

November 17, 2024
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