Jaleel White on Fame, Growth & Getting Weird | You Made It Weird

Jaleel White—actor, producer, and cultural icon—joins Pete Holmes for a conversation that blends nostalgia, humor, and real emotional depth. Best known for his legendary role as Steve Urkel on Family Matters, Jaleel reflects on what it meant to grow up in front of the world, how he navigated the pressure of early fame, and the journey toward selfhood beyond a character that defined an era.
He also talks about his latest project, The Flip Side—a brand new, fast-paced game show that flips contestants' expectations and challenges them to think on their feet. It’s a fresh chapter in his evolving career, showcasing his charisma and comedic timing in a totally new format.
In this revealing and surprisingly vulnerable conversation, Pete and Jaleel dig into identity, public perception, the inner life of a performer, and what it really means to evolve past the version of you everyone thinks they know.

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