How Candace Cameron Bure built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Candace Cameron Bure is an American actress and talk show panelist, widely recognized for her role as D.J. Tanner in the popular sitcom Full House and its sequel, Fuller House. Additionally, she has become a staple on the Hallmark Channel, starring in numerous original productions, most notably as the lead in the Aurora Teagarden mystery movie series. Bure has maintained a successful career in television, establishing herself as a prominent figure in family-friendly entertainment.
In 1985, Candace Cameron portrayed Jennifer Bates in an episode of the sitcom Punky Brewster.
In 1987, Candace Cameron had a role as the youngest sister of Eric Stoltz in the teen comedy Some Kind of Wonderful.
In 1987, at the age of 11, Candace Cameron began her most prominent role as Donna Jo "D.J." Tanner on the sitcom Full House.
In 1990, Candace Cameron hosted the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards with her Full House co-star Dave Coulier and David Faustino.
In 1994, Candace Cameron hosted the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards with Joey Lawrence and Marc Weiner.
In 1995, Candace Cameron's role as D.J. Tanner on Full House concluded after eight seasons.
In 1995, after Full House ended, Candace Cameron Bure guest-starred on Cybill and Boy Meets World.
In 2007, Candace Cameron Bure guest-starred on the sitcom That's So Raven.
In 2008, Candace Cameron Bure co-starred with Randy Travis in The Wager and starred with Tom Arnold in the television movie Moonlight and Mistletoe for the Hallmark Channel.
In 2009, Candace Cameron Bure returned to television and was cast in Make It or Break It.
In January 2011, Candace Cameron Bure's book, Reshaping It All: Motivation for Physical and Spiritual Fitness, was published and became a New York Times bestseller.
In 2012, Candace Cameron Bure's role in Make It or Break It came to an end.
In January 2014, Candace Cameron Bure's book, Balancing It All: My Story of Juggling Priorities and Purpose, was published.
On March 4, 2014, it was announced that Candace Cameron Bure would compete on season 18 of Dancing with the Stars, partnering with Mark Ballas.
In 2014, Candace Cameron Bure was a contestant on season 18 of Dancing with the Stars and finished in third place.
In July 2015, filming began for the Netflix spinoff Fuller House, where Candace Cameron Bure reprised her role as D.J. Tanner-Fuller.
In August 2015, Candace Cameron Bure's book, Dancing Through Life: Steps of Courage and Conviction, was published.
In a September 2015 interview, Candace Cameron Bure revealed that her book Dancing Through Life discloses more personal issues than her first two books.
In 2015, Candace Cameron Bure became a co-host of the daytime television talk show The View.
In 2015, Candace Cameron Bure played in the Hallmark Channel special Christmas Detour.
In March 2016, Fuller House, starring Candace Cameron Bure as D.J. Tanner-Fuller, was picked up for a second season.
On December 8, 2016, Candace Cameron Bure announced that she was leaving The View due to commitment clashes between Fuller House, Hallmark Channel projects, and family life.
In 2016, Candace Cameron Bure was a co-host of the daytime television talk show The View.
In 2017, Candace Cameron Bure starred in the Hallmark Channel movie Switched for Christmas.
In April 2018, Candace Cameron Bure's book, Kind Is the New Classy: The Power of Living Graciously, was published.
In January 2019, Fuller House, starring Candace Cameron Bure, was renewed for its fifth and final season to air later that year.
On February 8, 2019, Candace Cameron Bure hosted the 26th annual Movieguide Awards for the Hallmark Channel along with her daughter Natasha.
On June 2, 2020, the series Fuller House, starring Candace Cameron Bure, concluded.
In April 2022, it was announced that Candace Cameron Bure would take an executive role at GAC Media to develop, produce, and star in original romantic comedy and holiday movies and series for GAC Family and GAC Living. She also became chief content officer of the company.
In a November 2022 interview with The Wall Street Journal, Candace Cameron Bure stated that she had left Hallmark because it was a "completely different network than when I started", and wanted to "tell stories that have more meaning and purpose and depth behind them", including those with stronger faith-based themes. She explained that Great American Media "wanted to promote faith programming and good family entertainment", and stated, "I think that Great American Family will keep traditional marriage at the core."
In 2022, Candace Cameron Bure became the chief content officer of Great American Media.
In 2025, Candace Cameron Bure competed in season thirteen of The Masked Singer as "Cherry Blossom". She was eliminated in the "Group C Premiere: Carnival Night" episode. Bure stated that she did it in memory of Bob Sagat, recognizing him as "Squiggly Monster" back in season four.
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