Candace Cameron Bure Cites Faith Amid Industry Backlash

Actress Candace Cameron Bure says her religious faith helped her navigate significant criticism from within the entertainment industry. The backlash followed her 2022 comments about her role at the Great American Family (GAF) network. At that time, Bure stated that GAF would keep traditional marriage at the heart of its holiday programming. This was seen as a contrast to her former network, Hallmark, which has increased its inclusion of LGBTQ+ stories. Her remarks prompted widespread criticism from peers and commentators. Bure now describes that period as a "learning experience." She maintains that her personal convictions guided her response to the controversy, which is often called "cancel culture." This term refers to public campaigns to withdraw support from individuals after they express controversial opinions. The former "Full House" star continues her work as chief creative officer for GAF. She says focusing on her family and faith provided stability during the professional dispute.