Jaleel White

Jaleel White on 'Family Matters' Being Overlooked: 'If It’s Not a Hood Story, It’s Not a Black Story'

The actor believes the sitcom’s TGIF roots and focus on family exclude it from conversations about top Black shows, despite its cultural impact and role in shaping Black male 'nerd culture.'
12/10/2024

‘Family Matters’ Execs ‘Uncomfortable’ With Jaleel White’s Body Changes the Actor Recalls

During White’s time on the hit 90s sitcom, puberty affected how he wore traditional Urkel costumes--he shared “peeling” out of the jeans “like a banana.”
11/20/2024

Jaleel White Reflects on Turning Down ‘Family Matters’ Reboot

The actor emphasizes the importance of preserving the show’s unique legacy.
11/11/2024

Jaleel White Reveals Playing Steve Urkel Damaged His Voice

The actor says he didn’t have a vocal coach to protect his voice at the time.
09/17/2024

Jaleel White Says 'I Do': 'Family Matters' Star Weds Nicoletta Ruhl

The duo first met during the pandemic while working out.
05/09/2024

Jaleel White Returns as Steve Urkel in New Animated Holiday Film

Season's greetings just got a lot geekier.
11/22/2023
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA - JULY 31: Jaleel White attends the Los Angeles special screening of Bleeker Street's "Brian Banks" at Edwards Long Beach Stadium 26 & IMAX on July 31, 2019 in Long Beach, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images)

‘Family Matters’ Star Jaleel White Launches Purple Urkle Cannabis Line

A strain called Stefan will be available.
04/14/2021

Jaleel White Is Playing Steve Urkel In A Classic Reboot

Get ready.
06/26/2019

Jaleel White, AKA ‘Steve Urkel’ Is Getting Dragged For This Comment About Black Women

Does this stem from the criticism of Donald Glover?
05/11/2018
Tina Turner

Celebrity Birthdays: Tina Turner Celebrates!

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Where Are They Now: The Cast of Family Matters

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