Kelly Rizzo Reacts to Critics About Moving On After Bob Saget’s Death
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Kelly Rizzo is speaking her truth about finding love after loss.
The actress, who confirmed her romance with Breckin Meyer last month, firmly pushed back on critics suggesting that her dating waiting two years after husband Bob Saget's death is too soon.
"Unless you are a widow or widower, you truly have absolutely no place and no right to comment on this because you do not know what it's like," Kelly said in a March 10 TikTok. "You just don't understand the incredibly complex, difficult and dynamic thoughts and feelings that come up during this entire process."
She further reflected on the guilt she felt when she decided to start dating again.
"You also feel lonely, and so you want to do it," she explained. "Then you have support and love from your spouse's friends and family, and they're telling you it's OK, but yet you still feel really weird about it."
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Kelly, who tied the knot with the Full House star in 2018, emphasized that she hadn't even thought about finding love until over a year after he died.
"For every person, it's different," the 44-year-old explained. "There is no one size fits all, but there is absolutely no room for judgment."
Kelly and Breckin—who is best known for his roles in Clueless and Rat Race—debuted their relationship at a 2024 Grammys viewing party, where they were seen holding hands on the red carpet. The following week, the couple showed more sweet PDA when they were spotted during a casual outing in Los Angeles.
As she began dating again, she has the full support of Bob's friends and daughters—Aubrey, 36, Lara, 34, and Jennifer Saget, 31, who he shared with ex-wife Sherri Kramer. In fact, Kelly shared what they told her while giving their blessing.
"‘We don't want you to be lonely,'" she recalled them telling her in a follow-up video. "'We want you to be happy. We love you. We trust you to do what's right. We know you loved our dad and he would want you to be happy.'"
But as she embarks on this new chapter, she has made it clear that her love for Bob endures.
"I was concerned about how I was going to move on and find someone who really appreciates what I went through," she admitted. "I understand that Bob is always going to be a part of my life, and I'm very fortunate that I was able to find someone who holds space for and appreciates it."
Keep reading to relive Bob and Kelly's love story.
Danny Tanner Who?
2015
Rizzo first met Saget met in early 2015 through a mutual friend.
"I don't really see him as Danny Tanner," she previously told Michigan Ave magazine. "To me he's just Bobby, my love."
His Number One Fan
August 2016
Rizzo was seen supporting Saget before one of his comedy shows in Washington, D.C.
"Enjoying this gorgeous historic theater during sound check before my guy takes the stage," she wrote on Instagram.
Putting A Ring On It
November 2017
More than two years after meeting Rizzo, Saget revealed he and Rizzo were engaged. He announced the news by posting a photo of the two at a restaurant with friends Katie Killean and Seinfeld producer George Shapiro, where his bride-to-be was seen wearing a diamond solitaire engagement ring.
"Love the people in this picture. The most loving and legendary @George_Shapiro Katie Killean & of course my gal Kelly," Saget wrote. "In case you're wondering, we were celebrating our engagement—and I know George and I will be very happy together."
Cheers!
December 2017
The happy couple kicked off 2018 by dining al fresco on a beach in Waikiki, Hawaii, surrounded by fireworks in the sky.
"Can't wait to see what the rest of the year will bring," Rizzo posted to Instagram. "Cheers from Hawaii."
Two Years and Counting
April 2018
Saget and Rizzo celebrated their two-year anniversary of being a couple. Rizzo took to Instagram to gush over her man.
"Two years with this guy today! The story goes...when he proposed he got on one knee & said ‘I Want to spend whatever years I have left with you,'" she wrote. "I made him rephrase it of course...But seriously- I can't wait to spend COUNTLESS years of [love and laughter] with you @bobsaget -Ok that's enough mushiness."
Homecoming!
September 2018
Rizzo took Saget to her dad's hometown in Sicily, Italy. The actor got a full helping of the Italian family when the couple did "rapid-fire" visits with Rizzo's cousins, whom did not speak one word of English.
"Seeing Bob be pinched and kissed and squeezed and fed more seafood and biscotti than you can imagine made me soooooo happy," Rizzo boasted on Instagram.
Making It Official!
October 2018
Saget and Rizzo exchanged their "I dos" at a star-studded ceremony at Shutters on the beach in Santa Monica, Calif. The wedding marked the second marriage for Saget. He split from his first wife, Sherri Kramer—to whom he was married for 15 years and shares three grown daughters—in 1997.
Red Carpet Couple
March 2019
Saget and Rizzo hit the red carpet together at a Shameless press event at Linwood Dunn Theater in Los Angeles.
Double Date Time!
April 2019
The couple was seen dining out at Arva Beverly Hills with Saget's Full House co-star John Stamos and his wife Caitlin McHugh.
Birthday Girl...
May 2019
Two days after his own birthday, Saget gave the sweetest shoutout to wife as she celebrated her 40th.
"Married almost seven months. What are the odds?" he joked on Instagram. "I'm so grateful this incredible smart, kind, beautiful woman is in my life. I am the luckiest. Happy Birthday Kelly. Let's keep this between us tho please."
...And Birthday Boy
May 2019
Taking to Instagram to gush, Rizzo wishes her husband a happy birthday.
"Happiest of Birthdays to my handsome husband," she wrote on Instagram. "Every day we are together I grow more and more grateful to have you by my side. Your thoughtfulness, generosity, and desire to be the best person you can be are unmatched. And you make me laugh EVERY day. I love you forever."
Great Scot!
July 2019
Saget and Rizzo took their love overseas to Scotland where they made stops in Edinburgh and Glasglow and toured the former home of Mary Queen of Scots.
"Obligatory Scotland tourist photo: A castle, a fountain and a beautiful wife," Saget wrote on Instagram. "So happy they're all mine."
Turkey Time in the Windy City
November 2019
Saget spent Thanksgiving in his wife's hometown of Chicago, along with his three daughters.
Love Lockdown!
March 2020
As the Coronavirus kept everyone home, the couple happily quarantined together.
"My quarantine bestie and I are sending you all love and hope during this scary and unprecedented time. I'm so grateful I have him to talk me out of my constant hypochondria," Rizzo wrote on Instagram. "@bobsaget and I enjoy ordering takeout, watching loads of TV on the cozy couch, and discovering how to fold each other's laundry."
Make That Three
October 2021
The couple celebrated their three-year anniversary on Oct. 28.
"Time flies with you!" Rizzo wrote on the ‘gram. "Doesn't feel a day over 2 years 10 months. Love you @bobsaget, Thank you for being the most wonderful husband!"
Home For The Holidays
December 2021
Just week's before Saget's passing, the couple celebrated the holidays together.
"So happy to spend my very first Christmas with @bobsaget (even though we've been married over 3 years!) because he's finally in Chicago for the holidays," Rizzo wrote on Instagram. "And also special to be at my home away from home @thepeninsulachi - THE most beautiful and festive place for the holidays in all of Chicago."
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