General Hospital alum John Stamos pays holiday tribute to his wife, Caitlin 

John Stamos was Blackie Parrish | Image: ABC
John Stamos was Blackie Parrish | Image: ABC

Former General Hospital star John Stamos has taken time over the holiday season to show gratitude for one of his greatest gifts: His wife, Caitlin McHugh Stamos.

Stamos, who played Blackie Parrish on General Hospital, paid tribute to his wife in an Instagram post. McHugh works with several charity organizations, and her husband shared a video highlighting some of the work she does as she has spent her holiday season helping others.

General Hospital alum John Stamos is happily married

John Stamos is happily married | Image: JPI
John Stamos is happily married | Image: JPI

The former General Hospital star made a post to the tune of the Dionne Warwick hit “What the World Needs Now.” He captioned it, in part, “I wanted to show you where my wife has been this year. (Caitlin) hasn’t been everywhere glamorous. She hasn’t been everywhere easily. She’s been in rooms where people needed help. She’s been with kids who needed safety. With families who needed food. With causes that don’t come with filters or first-class seats. She’s visited a lot of hearts this year, and that’s the kind of travel that sticks with me.

“It’s been a tough year for a lot of people. For all of us, really. But I’ve learned watching her that it’s not just what happens to you. It’s what you do next. How you show up after the hard things. How you measure success when life has already been pretty generous to you. And whether you choose to keep that generosity moving forward.

“So yes, this is a proud husband moment. A humble brag. I just wanted to take a minute to say how impressed I am by my wife. How proud I am of the way she lives, the way she gives, and the example she sets for our son. This year, she went places that matter. And I’m lucky enough to walk beside her.”

On Christmas Eve, the post had nearly 300 comments, nearly all of them supporting the couple and praising McHugh.

The Instagram user theaandrea said, “And I’m lucky to have met her, and volunteered alongside her a few times in Pasadena. She truly has a heart of gold.”

Another fan, annekj11, said, “So beautiful! What wonderful words from a husband who is so proud of his wife! She is truly inspiring!” The user @sharimcleod commented, “This is beautiful. She is beautiful. You are one lucky guy! Merry Christmas!”

The Instagram user @bojogirl7 said, “What a genuine, good soul you found! Such a perfect match you two are! And an example of goodness in a world greatly needing that.” The user iamdawnmccoy added, “You are amazing, @caitlinskybound. Thank you for fighting not just the good fight, but the hard fight.” Another fan, @ashleyhawkrd, simply said “(Caitlin) for president!!!”

McHugh is with the organization Civic Soul, which is a nonprofit charity group.

McHugh made an Instagram post highlighting the organization The Center for Employment Opportunities, which helps people who have been released from incarceration get jobs.

The General Hospital star and McHugh married in 2018 and have one child, a son, Billy.

"Being older with someone younger, you go, all right, you know everything and they need to listen to me. But I'm always learning something from her," he told People in 2023.

Stamos is in the holiday spirit in more ways than one.

Earlier this week, the former General Hospital star posted a video on his Instagram account of him dancing around, paying homage to a scene from the classic holiday film Love Actually. It was a tribute to a scene of Hugh Grant’s prime minister character dancing around a staircase. Stamos showed the video of him dancing alternating with clips of Grant doing the same things.

He also has a recurring role in the second season of the Apple TV series Palm Royale, a comedy starring Kristen Wiig. Stamos plays a doctor on the show, and has recently been sharing several posts about his role in the series.

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Edited by Michael Maloney