Candace Cameron Bure explained recently why she quit Hallmark to join GAC Family. She said she was thrilled that GAC placed Christianity at the heart of their stories. “traditional marriage.” Now, many stars, including JoJo Siwa, who has a history with the actress, and her Full House Jodie Sweetin, her co-star, is calling her out. Meanwhile, her daughter, Natasha Bure, has posted her support for her mother’s comments.
Bure’s decision to leave Hallmark came after other stars announced their departure, including Danica McKellar, and now she’s adding more context as to why she decided to switch networks.
Why Candance Cameron Bure Was a Hallmark for the GAC Family
Interview with Wall Street Journal via TV Line) Bure explained why She left Hallmark to join the GAC FamilyShe said she knew people who worked in her new network “were Christians that love the Lord and wanted to promote faith programming and good family entertainment.”She also mentioned that Hallmark’s latest leadership changes made her feel like the network was in better shape. “completely different.”The comment that caused the most backlash was about the network’s showing “traditional marriage,”Bure claimed:
Great American Family will continue to be a traditional marriage, according to me.
This is after Hallmark began making movies featuring same-sex couples as the stars. Bure stated that there won’t be LGBTQ+ couples on her network. These comments provoked a lot of backlash. However, JoJo, who has a history in the LGBTQ+ community, defended her remarks. Full House Actress called her out on Instagram
Siwa has a history with Bure. The YouTube star claimed earlier this year that the former Hallmark actress was her. “rudest celebrity”They had met. Bure explained then that the two were interconnectedAfter the comment, she cleared up the air. However, this time, she didn’t hold back when calling out the actress. The WSJ article in which Brue discussed the subject was published. “traditional marriage,”Siwa, an advocate for and member of the LGBTQ+ Community, attended Instagram To learn more:
honestly, I can’t believe after everything that went down just a few months ago, that she would not only create a movie with intention of excluding LGBTQIA+, but then also talk about it in the press. This is a rude and hurtful act that will affect a whole community.
The young star also called Bure’s comments “embarrassing”She shared the video with her Instagram followers. She also shared that she liked it. “hilarious”Bure’s views would be supported by somebody.
Siwa’s comments came after ex-Hallmark star Hilarie Burton called Bure outWriting “I don’t remember Jesus liking hypocrites like Candy.”The former One Tree Hill Star went on to call the actress from GAC a “stupid” and criticize her. “bigot”And that she would. “ride that prejudice wave”The “bank.”
Along with Burton and Siwa, Bure’s former Full House co-star Jodie Sweetin showed she didn’t approve of her co-star’s comments when she posted a sympathetic comment on Siwa’s post, saying:
You already know how much I love you❤️❤️
Although there are many people who are against Bure, her daughter wrote a lengthy post to support her mother.
In response to the negative attention her mother received, Bure’s daughter, Natasha Bure postedIn support of her mother, which can be seen here:
She wrote that she had been “blessed”She lives with her parents. She said that she also loves her mom for the way she put it. “Christ before all.”This led to a paragraph on negative media attention surrounding her mother. She wrote:
Media is a very dangerous place for negativity. I admire you for your grace and how you manage yourself. You stand firm in faith, and don’t let anyone dim your love for Him. The enemy will not win, no matter how outlandish or distorted the words are.
Natasha went on to discuss how things get out of control with her “strategically worded”headlines and the toxic nature of cancel culture. She concluded the post by saying that this was “sad to watch,”She called her mother the “real deal.”
This is not the first instance. Natasha has stood up for her motherSiwa. When the “rudest celebrity” debacle happened, Bure’s daughter posted about there being “bigger issues in the world” and that Siwa’s experience was not a “rough” one.
Comments are continuing to surface about Bure’s comments. The discourse around the issue will likely continue as holidays approach and Hallmark and GAF move into their largest season.