Candace Cameron Bure, Hallmark star and actress, has come under fire after making comments about one of the reasons she quit Hallmark Channel to become the chief creative officer at Great American Family. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, she discussed the decision not to include LGBTQ+ stories on her network as well as the focus on. “traditional marriage” instead. After the comments The public reacted with rageBure, JoJo Siwa, and other celebrities are responding.
The actress was thrilled to be with her InstagramStory Wednesday afternoon to address the public backlash. Here’s what she said:
I would like to address my comments on Great American Family’s programming as reported in The Wall Street Journal. All who know me know that I love all people. It breaks my heart to think that I would intentionally want to hurt or offend anyone. It’s sad to see the media trying to divide us even when it comes to something as familiar and comforting as Christmas movies. But, given the toxic climate in our culture right now, I shouldn’t be surprised. Christmas is more important than ever. Devotee of Christ, I am. That means that I believe all human beings are created in God’s image. That is why I have been called to love everyone. Knowing me will tell you that I am an individual who loves unconditionally and with great passion. My heart yearns to build bridges and bring people one step closer to God, to love others well, and to simply be a reflection of God’s huge love for all of us.
Since the Article in the WSJIt was published just a few days ago and has caught the attention of many people who don’t like her comments. JoJo Siwa is part of the LGBTQ+ community, and she criticized the actress for being too open-minded. “rude and hurtful to a whole community of people.”Ex-Hallmark Star Hilarie Burton called Bure “a” “bigot”I told her she could “ride that prejudice wave”Send it to the bank. Bure’s comments continue as follows:
To those in the media who use this platform to promote hatred and conflict, I have a simple message for them: I love you. I love those who don’t value what I value, and who attack me online. To all those who have attempted to assassinate me: I love and respect you. To all who are reading this, regardless of race or creed, sexuality, political party, and those who have attempted to bully me by name-calling, my love.
Candace Cameron Bure, who starred in ten holiday films over thirteen years with Hallmark, shocked fans earlier this year when she announced she’d be leaving the network for Great American Family, which she signed a deal for soon after. Bure’s comments on the recent controversy subsequently included this:
I’ve long longed to find a place for more faith-based programming. It’s a great honor to be part of such a growing network. I had also said in my interview (which was not included) that people of all races and backgrounds have and will continue contributing to the network in amazing ways, both behind and in front of the camera. This is something I encourage and fully support. I’ve never been interested in proselytizing through my storytelling, but in celebrating God’s greatness in our lives through the stories I tell.
Bure concluded her remarks by stating that God’s love will be her greatest joy. “reflected in everything”She does, and she says. This is why she loves Christmas stories, according to the actress. “Christmas wish”She invites others to come along with her “sharing God’s hope for all the world this Christmas season.” Bure’s comments come shortly after her daughter called the media “absolutely vile” for allegedly twisting the narrative on Bure’s comments.
Candace Cameron Bure made the key statement that ignited outrage. “I think that Great American Family will keep traditional marriage at the core.”Bill Abbott, CEO of GAF, responded to those comments by stating that he was aware of the trends in 2022 and that he is also aware of them. “there’s no whiteboard” that says they will and won’t go to certain places with their content.
When Bure exited Hallmark, she followed the network’s former CEO Bill Abbott, who refused to air a Zola commercial featuring brides kissing on the network in 2019, leading to the trending hashtag #BoycottHallmark. Hallmark issued an apology and the ad was featured on their network. Abbott soon left.
The Hallmark channel has produced more LGBTQ+ programming in recent years. First queer couple in 2020. Hallmark’s LGBTQ+ inclusion has This led to some groups reacting negativelyHowever, the network continues to tell more diverse stories. Check out the following: upcoming Hallmark moviesThey are coming soon.