Candace Cameron Bure slammed ‘traditional marriage’ comments

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Candace Cameron Bure will have a Merry Christmas, but she’s not going to make her Christmas gay because she’s focusing on stories that put “traditional marriage” at the forefront.

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of Full house The alum and former Hallmark star is set to head the Great American Family channel’s new holiday rom-coms, but her film won’t dive into an LGBTQ love story.

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“I think the Great American Family will continue to center around traditional marriage,” Bure explained in a recent interview. wall street journal“My heart wants to tell stories with more meaning and purpose and depth.”

For more than a decade, Bure, 47, earned the moniker “Queen of Christmas” after appearing in various Christmas-themed films for the Hallmark Channel, before joining the faith-based network GAF. jumped on.

GAF emphasizes Christianity in the stories it brings to the screen, said CEO Bill Abbott. “Spiritually or faith-based content is underserved,” Abbott said.

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But he didn’t say the story completely ignores LGBTQ characters. “There is no whiteboard to say ‘Yes, this’ or ‘No, I will never go here.'”

Bure’s comments received criticism from several Hollywood stars, including: One Tree Hill with alum Hilary Burton so i think you can dance Judge Jojo Siwa called Bure “the most disrespectful celebrity I’ve ever met.”

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“Now they’re openly acknowledging their bigotry. Years ago, when Abbott was at Hallmark, I called this the s. Glad they dumped him. Being LGBTQ is not a “trend”. I hate that guy and his network. You are also candy. There is nothing against tradition in same-sex couples.” Burton tweeted in response To Bure’s comment.

and follow up tweetBurton called Bure a “bigot”.

“I don’t remember Jesus favoring hypocrites like Candy. But sure. Make your money, honey. You ride that wave of prejudice all the way to the bank,” she wrote.

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Burton’s Husband, walking dead Star Jeffrey Dean Morgan found his wife’s post and piled it up on Bure. “How did I miss this tweet?! Who is this person?” he wrote. “Wife has words and timing.”

Meanwhile, Siwa, who identifies as queer, blasted Bure in an Instagram post.

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“Honestly, after all that happened just a few months ago, I can’t believe she’s not only making a film with the intention of excluding LGBTQIA+, but speaking about it in the press,” Siwa said. is writing “This is disrespectful and harmful to the entire community of people.”

However, Bure’s daughter defended the actress’ comments on her Instagram story, listing her “favorite things.”[s]About her “mom”.

Natasha Bure praised her mother pictured with her former NHL player father Valeri, writing, she is bold she is kind She is very creative and has the best mind. I respect her in many ways. ”

Natasha praised and thanked her parents in another post. “Raise us by the word of God.”

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“The media is an absolutely despicable place for negativity and praises every time how you treat yourself with the utmost grace,” she wrote in part. As you continue to twist the story to defeat the kingdom, you hold fast to your faith and never allow others to dim your light for him.”

Introducing Hallmark holiday sitterthe first holiday feature dedicated to same-sex couples, will air on the W network on December 11.

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