Category: Entertainment News
Sep 5, 2025
Caspian Rutherford
Jaleel White says 'Family Matters' banned jeans for Urkel in final season to hide on-screen bulge
Jaleel White says "Family Matters" phased out jeans for Steve Urkel as he matured, with producers calling the tight fit uncomfortable to watch. In his memoir and a recent interview, he recalls getting direct notes about concealing his bulge and wishes the conversation had been handled more privately. The reveal opens a window into how long-running shows manage child actors growing up on camera.