For years, Jodie Sweetin and Candace Cameron Bure played sisters on television, and developed a real life sisterhood with one another. In the past few years, however, their relationship dynamic has shifted as both entertainers have become more outspoken about their personal values.
During a recent interview, Sweetin opened up about those differences, many of which are based in religion and their respective personal beliefs.
Jodie Sweetin Grew Close to Candace Cameron Bure Over Their Years of Working Together
During the December 16 episode of “The Moment” podcast, Sweetin talked about her history with Bure and where things stand now.
She explained, “She was the closest thing I had to a sister, we fought like sisters, I mean, even when we were kids…this is the relationship we’ve had.”
As fans may remember Sweetin and Bure both worked on numerous projects with Hallmark, and they both even did “Dancing with the Stars” at various points.
Bure starred in Hallmark’s “Aurora Teagarden Mysteries,” and a fair number of Christmas movies, before heading to Great American Family. She also competed in season 18 of “Dancing with the Stars,” which aired in 2014.
Sweetin starred in “The Jane Mysteries” on Hallmark, and also competed on season 22 of “Dancing with the Stars” in the spring of 2016. Of course, Sweetin and Bure grew up starring on “Full House” and both returned for the subsequent reboot, “Fuller House.”
“Candace’s faith has always been at the forefront of her, and… I have no problem with religion if it brings you peace and happiness,” Sweetin shared.
Sweetin Embraces Being ‘Loud’
Without specifically mentioning Bure or Bure’s personal beliefs, Sweetin emphasized that in her opinion, “I don’t think that you can truly love people if you don’t respect them.”
To her, Sweetin explained, that means allowing others “the same rights of marriage, of bodily autonomy, and all of those things.” She feels that if you, or your religion, do not prioritize that, then “I don’t think that you can truly love someone.”
Over the past few years, Sweetin has become increasingly vocal in her support for marginalized groups.
Bure has been vocal in her own regard, often in ways that conflict with Sweetin’s views. Bure left Hallmark to work with Great American Family, and recently shared with Us Weekly, “Sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ truly is hte most important thing in my life.”
During her podcast appearance, Sweetin noted, “Candace…she didn’t really want to take on a lot of the political stuff. She kind of tried to keep that out of, you know, her brand or whatever.”
Sweetin quipped, “I just don’t really care about my brand I guess.” She explained that if people liked her as her character Stephanie Tanner, but don’t like what she’s outspoken about personally, it’s fine for them to just watch “Full House” and not follow her online.
“I try not to let other people’s perceptions of who I should be or what they expect me to be put up any barriers to who I want to be,” Sweetin noted.
She added, “Candace and I, we’re very different in that regard. She kept a little more quiet about things, certain things. And I’m just loud. I’ve always been loud.”
Thank You, Jodie Sweetin.
I feel as Candece Cameron Brue does, but I also respect how you feel. I have friends that live a lifestyle that I believe is wrong; however they are still my friends. It is not for me to judge. I believe that God is the only one that will make the final judgement. My only request to others whom don’t belive as I do is to respect my feelings as I respect your feelings. Jodie Sweetin I love any movie you star in as I do anything Candance Cameron Brue stars in. You both are great actors.
I have to go along With Candace, I have friends who choose a different life style and I respect their choices, but God and Jesus Christ will be the judge of their choices not me. Frankly I am disappointed in the direct Hallmark has taken. I’m grate ful for Pure Flix and UP tv who better uphold my values, Although I still subscribe to Hallmark I am very careful about what content I choose to watch
I am a Candace camper. I have enjoyed most of the movies they both have been in. There is an unwritten rule somewhere that politics and religion shouldn’t be discussed in public. However, unlike Christianity, politics has no mandate to share. The Bible mandates to it’s followers that Jesus is to be shared as often as possible. I also agree that Hallmark has gone in a direction I don’t care for.
I enjoy the work of Candace Cameron Bure and Jodie Sweetin, and I’ve liked most of the projects they’ve both been part of over the years, especially their Hallmark and Full/Fuller House roles. I don’t get Great American Family, so I can’t really speak to that side, but based on what I can watch, I personally lean a bit more toward Jodie’s perspective in this situation.
I also understand the point that some things don’t need to be discussed publicly. Not because anyone is “wrong,” but because putting personal beliefs online can sometimes create unnecessary tension or misunderstandings that don’t really benefit anyone.
As a viewer, I’ll admit I’ve been disappointed with the newer Aurora Teagarden movies — they just don’t feel the same without Candace or much of the original cast. That said, I respect that people grow, change, and make different choices in their careers and personal lives.
When it comes to faith, politics, or lifestyle, I genuinely believe people are entitled to their own beliefs. What confuses me sometimes isn’t belief itself, but inconsistency — though even then, that’s not really my place to judge. At the end of the day, to each their own. Just sharing my perspective.