Stars Slam Candace Cameron Bure for "disgusting" interview comments
The actor has confirmed that his new network will not have same -sex couples in their Christmas movies.
She was once the queen of the Hallmark chain, butCandace Cameron Bure went to a new network and causes controversy along the way. November 14,The The Wall Street newspaper publishedAn interview with Bure About manufacturingChristmas movies For the big American family. The actor, the head of the chain creation, was asked whether the films of the network featured or not the same sex couples. She replied that the TV movies of her network will keep "traditional marriage in the heart".
The words of Bure sparked an immediate reaction, leading to several other celebrities, including one of his eldersFull house Co -Stars - and the LGBTQ Glaad organization calling for its comments. Read on to find out more.
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Bure to left the brand for the large American family.
Bure played in more than two dozen films for the Hallmark channel, many of which were Christmas films. But she left Hallmark earlier this year. In herThe Wall Street newspaper Interview, Bure said that she was happy to join the smallest Great American Family (GAC) network because he is more focused on Christianity.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
"My heart wants to tell stories that make more sense, goal and depth behind them," she said. "I knew that people behind the big American family were Christians who love the Lord and wanted to promote religious programming and good family entertainment."
She said the chain will have a "traditional marriage".
This year, The Hallmark Channel publishes her first Christmas film with a gay couple,The vacation guard, which featuresNasty girls actorJonathan Bennett.
WsjAsked Bure if Gac would follow suit and offer an LGBTQ performance in his films. "I think the big American family will keep traditional marriage in the heart," she replied.
CEO GACBill Abbott, who previously worked for the parent company of Hallmark, described to center same -sex couples as a "trend".
"It is certainly the year 2022, so we are aware of the trends. There is no whiteboard that says:" Yes, this "or" No, we will never go here ", he declares.
Other stars have criticized Bure for his comments.
Bure has faced an immediate backlash after the interview's publication.Hilarie Burton Morgan, who also played in Hallmark films,tweeted a link to Bure's interview And wrote: "Bigot. I don't remember that Jesus loves hypocrites like candies. But of course. Make your money, darling. You mount this wave of prejudices to the bank."
InAnother tweet, she wrote: "Now they openly admitting their fanaticism. I called this [Expaletive] years ago when Abbott was in Hallmark. Happy that they threw it. Being LGBTQ is Not a "trend". This guy and his network are disgusting. You too Candy. There is nothing non -traditional in same -sex couples. "
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Jojo Siwa also spoke, referring to his recent quarrel with Bure in the process.
DancerJojo Siwa, which is part of the LGBTQ community itself, posted onBure interview on Instagram.
"Honestly, I cannot believe that after everything that happened a few months ago, that she would not only create a film with the intention of excluding LGBTQIA +, but also to speak in the press. It is rude and injuring for a whole community of people, ”she wrote.
Earlier this year, Siwa and Bure have made the headlines whenSiwa described Bure as "the most coarse celebrity" She never met in a Tiktok video. Bure said later thatThey talked on the phone and invented. The Tiktok referred to Bure had refused to take a photo with Siwa when she attended theMore complete house First as tween, as indicated byPeople.
One of Bure's co-stars supported Siwa.
Siwa's Instagram publication has received many comments and has more than 200,000 likes. Among the responses is one from BureFull house andMore complete house co-starJodie Sweetin, who commented: "You know I love you ❤️❤️."
SiwaDance Mom co-starMaddie Ziegler wrote: "Get out of Jojo !!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️." ActorAlyssa Milano Posted: "Thank you for being such a positive model for my children. I love you so much." Makeup artistPatrick Starrr Commented: "OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG, you all went through the Mammm!"
The star of the new Hallmark film was also involved.
Bennett, one of the tracks in a next Hallmark film,was asked about Bure's words.
"I'm just proud to be part of Hallmark Channel which does so many inclusive programs likeThe vacation guard, which is a Christmas film led by LGBTQ +, "he told E! News." I am so proud to be on the Hallmark channel that makes these films for everyone, because Christmas is for everyone and the characteristic channels are for everyone. ""
Glaad published a statement.
As indicated by Deadline, the president and chief executive officer of GlaadSarah Kate Ellispublished a declaration. "It is irresponsible and hurtful for Candace Cameron Bure to use tradition as a form of exclusion," he said. “I would love to have a conversation with Bure on my wife, our children and the traditions of our family. Bure is not synchronized with an increasing majority of people of faith, including people of faith LGBTQ, who know that couples and LGBTQ families know that couples and LGBTQ families deserve love and visibility.
The declaration continues: "If the plan of [Great American Family] is to intentionally exclude stories on LGBTQ couples, actors, advertisers, cable and streaming platforms, and production companies should take note and Ask if they want to be associated with a network that contains exclusion as one of its values. ""