‘Full House’ star John Stamos’s ‘shallow gesture’ of wearing a bald cap has been heavily criticized in the wake of his partner Dave Coulier’s recent cancer diagnosis

Actor John Stamos’ attempt to point out solidarity with his ailing “Fuller House” co-star Dave Coulier has been met with negative reactions online.

On the ABC series from 1987 to 1995, Stamos played Uncle Jesse Katsopolis, the brother-in-law of Coulier’s character, Uncle Joey Gladstone.

Coulier, 65, recently revealed that he had been diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Doctors told him it was a curable form of cancer with a cure rate of over 90%.

“I had three surgeries, I had chemo, I lost some hair,” Coulier said on Nov. 13 on the “Today” morning show.

The “Full House” reboot director is anticipated to complete chemotherapy by February. “By then there must be complete remission. I’m keeping my fingers crossed,” Coulier added.

“I treat it as a journey. If I can help the person watching today get early screening – a breast exam, a colonoscopy, a prostate exam – then do it, because for me early detection was everything.”

On November 19, Stamos posted a photo of himself wearing a bald cap next to the already bald Coulier on social media.

“Nothing like putting on a bald cap and showing off your Photoshop skills to show love and solidarity to my brother @dcoulier,” Stamos wrote in his Instagram caption.

He continued: “You approach this with such strength and such a positive attitude – it’s inspiring. I do know you’re going to get through this and I’m proud to be with you each step of the way. I like you.”

In conclusion, Stamos also praised Dave’s wife, Melissa Coulier. Stamos called the 41-year-old fitness instructor “the greatest” and “a real lifeline” to her husband.

Despite showing like to the Coulier family as they take care of a serious medical issue, Stamos faced backlash for a photo with his longtime friend.

Critics focused on the former “General Hospital” solid member’s decision to look hairless without actually shaving his head.

“So she doesn’t really support him. She’s posing for a photo shoot,” one person said bluntly in Stamos’ Instagram comments.

“Wow, how much guts and guts it must have taken for you to wear that bald hat for the photo,” another person wrote.

Another comment read: “This is so pathetic. For example, your hair is more vital than solidarity, but you desire to perform as you care.

Additionally, Stamos was called “weird” ia “coward” by many who criticized him for it “doing something so temporary.”

“Brother, shave your head, boy,” someone recommended as one other said: “What a shallow gesture! You couldn’t even cut your friend’s hair. And you made sure to post it on Instagram to get those likes too.

“Full House” fans pushed back against the narrative suggesting the Daytime Emmy nominee posted the photo for clout purposes.

“Gen Z is trying to cancel John Stamos? Honey, it’s cute,” one of X’s users he joked. Another fan sent“We would like to cancel Uncle Jesse for something that probably helped bring some laughter during such a difficult time. Please pull yourself together.”

Another person on X he replied“I hate that Dave has to face this battle. But John might be there with him. If it doesn’t hassle Dave, it doesn’t hassle me. And he did a rattling good job putting that bald cap on.

Coulier learned of the Stamos controversy and addressed the “negative comments” directed at the Broadway veteran.

“This is our friendship (John and I) and this is how we deal with a very difficult time,” Coulier wrote in a note posted on Instagram.

He continued: “I am a comedian and I am motivated by humor. John knows how to cheer me up and I laughed out loud when he arrived wearing a bald cap – being a true living friend and brother.”

Dave also mentioned that his sister Sharon, mother Arlen, and niece Shannon died of cancer. The famous impressionist ended his speech with the words: “I wish you all nothing but love.”

Melissa Coulier addressed her husband’s cancer diagnosis on her Instagram page. The self-proclaimed holistic wellness advocate claimed that her education prepared her for her role as Dave’s caregiver.

“We focus on fueling his body with real, whole foods, eliminating refined sugar and processed foods, spending time in nature, and incorporating infrared saunas, breathing work and massages to support Dave’s strength and comfort” – Melissa he wrote in the signature.

She also stated, “Dave’s resilience inspires me every day and together we are doing everything we can to support his recovery – providing him with plenty of laughter to keep his spirits high.”

Melissa and Dave were married on July 2, 2014. The wedding ceremony in Montana was attended by “Full House” co-stars Stamos, Candace Cameron Bure, Bob Saget and Andrea Barber, in addition to series creator Jeff Franklin.

Dave came upon he had non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in October, after an upper respiratory infection caused rapidly increasing swelling of his lymph nodes.

According to Mayo ClinicNon-Hodgkin’s lymphoma causes the abnormal growth of white blood cells called lymphocytes, which may result in the development of cancer throughout the body.

Symptoms of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma may include swollen lymph nodes, abdominal pain, difficulty respiration, fatigue, unexplained weight reduction and night sweats.