Danielle Jo "Dani" Tanner-Gibbler Is a character in Fuller House. She is portrayed by Atlas Schimmer, Marek Schimmer, Julian Gooberman, and Leda Hoepfner.
Biography[]
Season 4[]
Opening Night[]
Stephanie, Jimmy, Fernando and D.J. are present as Kimmy gives birth to Dani. Stephanie is handed her newborn daughter by Dr. Lesley Miller. Fernando inquires as to her name, but it's something Stephanie and Jimmy haven't thought of yet. Jimmy does something he has been wanting to do for a really long time but wanted to wait until the baby arrived - he proposes to Stephanie and she accepts.
Season 5[]
Welcome Home, Baby to be Named Later[]
Steve hears a car so he, D.J., Kimmy, Jackson, Ramona, Max, Tommy, Fernando and Danny gather around the door to welcome home Stephanie, Jimmy and their daughter. Stephanie hands her baby to her father. D.J. takes the baby from her father. A strange woman walks straight into the house and takes the baby from D.J. Before D.J. calls 9-1-1, Stephanie explains that the woman is her doula, Melissa who she has hired for a week to teach her and Jimmy how to take care of the baby. Melissa carries the baby down to Stephanie's room.
Jimmy takes photos as Stephanie tends to the baby and Melissa watches before taking over to fix what Stephanie has done. Melissa takes the baby upstairs.
Stephanie wants to name her daughter but after Melissa finishes dressing the baby in the naming gown she takes her away.
Danny, D.J., Stephanie, Kimmy, Jackson, Ramona, Max, Tommy, Fernando, Steve, Jimmy, and the baby attend the baby-naming party. Stephanie explains that everyone in the room holds a special place in her and Jimmy's hearts. But none more so than the person that they've named their baby after. Stephanie had no idea what she was going to name her baby until she realised there's been one constant in her life, somebody who loved her no matter what. And everyday, through example showed her what it means to be a parent. Stephanie introduces her daughter Danielle or Dani Tanner as they like to call her. But her father is not the only person Stephanie has looked up to her entire life. Dani's middle name is Jo. So if someone someday wants to call her DJ... there's be no better honour. Although not born into the family one person is as much part of it as anyone and without whom Dani would not have been possible. Stephanie names Kimmy as Dani's godmother. D.J., Stephanie, Kimmy, and Ramona whisper she-wolf howl to Dani.
Kimmy has her first one-on-one time with Dani since she was born. D.J., Stephanie, and Kimmy put Dani to bed.
Hale's Kitchen[]
Stephanie promised to take Max to the Renaissance Faire. So she changes into costume and packs-up Dani. Just as Stephanie, Max, and Dani exit the back door, Dani throws up on Stephanie's corset.
Family Business[]
When Jimmy returns from his latest work trip he's pleased to see his girls, Stephanie and Dani.
Moms' Night Out[]
Steve is lying on the couch with Dani on his chest when the girls arrive home. Stephanie takes Dani away.
The Mayor's Bird[]
Ramona tries to get Dani to laugh with a frog puppet.
The only thing Stephanie really wants to do is watch her daughter smile. Stephanie loves Dani more than she thought she could ever love anything. Stephanie writes then sings The Wish for her daughter.
A Modest Proposal[]
D.J., Stephanie, and Dani who is in her pram, go for an early morning jog.
Cold Turkey[]
It's Thanksgiving day and Stephanie is making her first Thanksgiving dinner. D.J. offers to help but Stephanie wants to cook the meal that will be Dani's first bite of solid food. D.J., Stephanie, and Kimmy greet Danny, Jesse, and Joey in the backyard when they arrive. Stephanie hands Dani to Danny.
D.J., Stephanie, Kimmy, Jackson, Ramona, Max, Tommy, Fernando, Steve, Jimmy, Danny, Jesse, Joey, and Dani eat dinner in the living room. D.J. knows she makes a really big deal about traditions but for her Thanksgiving is about the people you love. She promises to make way for new traditions. Stephanie and Jimmy give Dani her first piece of solid food, pumpkin puree.
Be Yourself, Free Yourself[]
After a couple of days in Albuquerque with Dani on tour with Lisa Loeb, Stephanie is welcomed home by D.J., Kimmy, Fernando, and Jimmy.
Our Very Last Show, Again[]
Everyone stands as the wedding ceremony begins. Jackson, Ramona, Max, and Tommy wait along side Fernando, Steve, and Jimmy for the brides-to-be. First Joey walks Kimmy, then Jesse walks Stephanie, and last Danny walks D.J. down the aisle. Danny kisses his daughters before sitting with Joey Jesse, and Pamela. Jesse asks Danny for his name to go on his gift. Danny's gift was paying for the wedding. Joey inquires as to if Danny found a minister. Girls are thrilled to discover Joey McIntyre will be officiating their wedding. Joey McIntyre announces he is there to marry three New Kids superfans to their grooms. The couples wrote their own vows. Kimmy and Fernando go first, followed by Stephanie and Jimmy, and last D.J. and Steve. Joey McIntyre cries over the vows, he thought Please Don't Go Girl was romantic. D.J. Stephanie, and Kimmy say "I do" as they place rings on their respective grooms fingers. Fernando, Steve, and Jimmy say "I do" as they place rings on their respective brides fingers. Joey McIntyre pronounces the couples "husbands and wives". All guests stand up, clap, and cheer the newlyweds. Lisa Loeb plays guitar and sings First Day of my Life. The newlyweds share the first dance together as guests watch. Joey gives the first toast. Jesse gives the next toast. D.J. Stephanie, and Kimmy throw their bouquets. Ramona, Lola, and CJ catch them. Danny gives his toast.
The next day: Jackson, Max, and Tommy say goodbye to Ramona in her almost empty room. Stephanie, Kimmy, Ramona, Fernando, Jimmy, and Dani are all packed and ready to leave. D.J. had been trying to avoid this moment for a long time. D.J., Stephanie, Kimmy, Jackson, Ramona, Max, Tommy, Danny, Joey, Fernando, Steve, Jimmy, and Dani have one final large group hug. Danny, Joey, Fernando, Ramona, Jimmy, and Dani are the first to walk out the door. Steve takes Jackson, Max, and Tommy so D.J. can say goodbye to Stephanie and Kimmy alone.
D.J. walks Stephanie and Kimmy to the door, closing it behind them. D.J. stands alone crying in the living room, when she hears a knock at the door. Stephanie and Kimmy return. Stephanie knows they don't have to all live together, but they want to. Stephanie and Kimmy can't imagine raising their families any other way. There's no where else Stephanie would rather be, especially with a new baby on the way. It's a miracle, Stephanie is pregnant. D.J. and Kimmy are so happy for her. When Stephanie and Kimmy ask to stay, D.J. says "of course, the door is always open". Kimmy shouts "she said we can stay". Everyone comes back in.
Trivia[]
- Kimmy gave birth to Dani prematurely
- Kimmy was the surrogate for intended parents Stephanie and Jimmy.
- Born in room 402 and delivered by Dr. Lesley Miller at the Hospital.
- She is named after the feminine version of her maternal Grandfather Danny’s name and her middle name “Jo” is name after her Aunt D.J.’s middle name.
- She has the same first and middle name initials as her Aunt D.J. Tanner-Fuller.
- She is Danny Tanner’s first and only granddaughter.