Candace Cameron Bure is a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, not only for her long-running roles on the hit sitcoms Full House and Fuller House, but also for her outspoken Christian faith. Recently, the actress-turned-TV exec has been vocal about her opinion on cancel culture and how it affects those who choose to stay true to their religious beliefs.
In a recent episode of the Unapologetic With Julia Jeffress Sadler podcast, Bure spoke about the realness of cancel culture, especially for those of faith. She discussed her own experience of backlash after she decided to move to the rival network Great American Family (GAF) in November 2020. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Bure mentioned that GAF would “keep traditional marriage at the core”, which quickly resulted in criticism from many, including actress Hilarie Burton who called Bure a “bigot”. Bure’s former co-star Jodie Sweetin even supported a social media post by JoJo Siwa that called out Bure, which resulted in Bure unfollowing Sweetin on social media.
In response to the backlash, Bure wrote that she had “great love and affection for all people” and that it “saddens” her that “the media is often seeking to divide us, even around a subject as comforting and merry as Christmas movies”. Bure stressed that despite the difficult times that come with standing up for one’s beliefs, it is important to “speak truth in love”, as “nobody’s gonna change, nobody’s gonna even listen to you when it comes out angry, when it comes out in a harsh way”.
In her podcast appearance, Bure was not only vocal about her own experience with cancel culture, but also gave advice to those who may be looking to make a career in Hollywood. She encouraged those of faith to keep speaking out about their beliefs, but also to remember to “share their truth” with “compassion”. She said that she was proud of her three adult children for “sticking to truth and knowing the gospel and being willing to share that” despite the “toxic climate” in the entertainment industry.
At the end of the day, Candace Cameron Bure’s story of standing up for her beliefs in the face of criticism is an inspiring reminder of the importance of speaking out and standing up for what you believe in. Her words of encouragement are a reminder that even in a society that seems to be trending towards cancel culture and political correctness, it is still possible to stay true to one’s beliefs and values.
