Candace Cameron Bure generated some serious controversy when she shared comments on Great American Family’s current creative direction. Her statement that the network will primarily focus on children was what made her headlines. “traditional marriage” It should be inclusive in its content, and not focus on LGBTQ+ stories and relationships. Since that time, many actors have spoken out against Bure’s point of view. However, there are also those who’ve come to her defense and, ahead of the premiere of Bure’s first GAF movie, Hallmark alum Paul Greene spoke out in support of her. In fact, Greene even argues that the media doesn’t understand what she’s really like.
Paul Greene starred on Hallmark’s When The Heart Cries and appeared in a number of the channel’s original movies. So he’s quite familiar with Candace Cameron Bure left the network to join GAF earlier this year. Like many people, Greene saw the comments that Bure made, and he doesn’t think they paint an accurate picture of who she is. Bure was also quoted in the Wall Street Journal. Greene claims that they were not accurate. “important parts of what she said”:
She is an incredible person. I’ve said this about Lori Loughlin when things came up with her. They are my friends, and if they are going through whatever they are going through, I’m going to stand by them as their friends. According to what Candace has said, nothing they have shared in recent media reports makes sense. Some important points of her speech were left out [to The Wall Street Journal] She is who she really is. It is clear to me who she really is. Her heart is pure. She is a friend to her manager and a member of the LGBTQ community. She is extraordinary. She loves all people. Whatever she chooses to produce is her choice, and I don’t judge her for that.
Yet, despite all this Candace Cameron Bure was protected by her daughterNatasha Bure was the one who called out media outlets and cancelled culture. GAF star Trevor Donovan also weighs in And he said: “people should be and believe what they want, as long as they are kind and accepting of others.” Donovan claimed that “no matter who you love, no matter what your race or religion is, you matter” and also said that after knowing Bure a few months, he’s found her to be “kind, and passionate about her faith.” It seems that this latter part is consistent with Paul Greene’s comments during the interview. TV Insider:
I don’t agree with everything she does, and I don’t disagree with everything she does. It would be fair for the media to include her entire statement. That’s what people need to know. Candace is a true lover of people. I find it maddening that news media leave out crucial parts. Clickbait is their main purpose. Candace is witness to this. That’s from my perspective.
It seems that the actor is well aware of his potential backlash for his views on the subject. Though it seems he’s not aiming to back down from his stance:
Many of my gay friends are close to me. They may get upset I’m not coming out against her, but I’m not because she is my friend. Her heart is mine. It is easy to see why people are so divided. All I want is for us to come together. We also have to remember there is a real person on the other side, whether it’s Lori or Candace. They’re human beings. They are a source of joy and compassion. People can be so cruel when you take a look at social media. Candace responded so lovingly. This is what it all shows.
If Candace Cameron Bure explained Candace Cameron Bure’s quotesShe said she had “great love and affection for all people” And that “it absolutely breaks my heart that anyone would ever think I intentionally would want to offend and hurt anyone.” Her claim was also that “the media is often seeking to divide us” The “toxic climate in our culture.” We will see how much the backlash continues for this star. However, it’s a safe bet that celebrities like Paul Greene and fans who avidly watch her movies are going to continue to give her the benefit of the doubt.
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