Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Candace Cameron Bure
How Candace Cameron Bure built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Candace Cameron Bure is an American actress, author, and former talk show panelist. She is most recognized for her role as D.J. Tanner in the television sitcoms Full House and Fuller House. Bure also played Summer van Horne in Make It or Break It. She has starred in numerous Hallmark Channel original films, including adaptations of the Aurora Teagarden novel series, establishing herself as a prominent figure in the Hallmark film industry.
1985: Portrayed Jennifer Bates in Punky Brewster
In 1985, Candace Cameron portrayed the character Jennifer Bates in an episode of the sitcom Punky Brewster.
1987: Role in Some Kind of Wonderful
In 1987, Candace Cameron had a role as the youngest sister of Eric Stoltz in the teen comedy Some Kind of Wonderful.
1987: Cast in Full House
In 1987, at age 11, Candace Cameron began her role as Donna Jo "D.J." Tanner on the sitcom Full House.
1990: Hosted Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
In 1990, Candace Cameron hosted the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards with her Full House co-star Dave Coulier and David Faustino.
1994: Hosted Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Again
In 1994, Candace Cameron hosted the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards again with Joey Lawrence and Marc Weiner.
1995: Guest-Starred on Cybill and Boy Meets World
After Full House ended in 1995, Candace Cameron Bure guest-starred on Cybill and Boy Meets World.
1995: End of Full House
In 1995, Full House ended after eight seasons, concluding Candace Cameron's prominent role as D.J. Tanner.
2007: Guest Starred on That's So Raven
In 2007, Candace Bure guest-starred on the sitcom That's So Raven.
2008: Co-starred in The Wager and Moonlight and Mistletoe
In 2008, Candace 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.
2009: Cast in Make It or Break It
In 2009, Candace Bure returned to television and was cast in Make It or Break It.
January 2011: Published Reshaping It All
In January 2011, Candace Cameron Bure published "Reshaping It All: Motivation for Physical and Spiritual Fitness", a New York Times bestseller.
2012: Make It or Break It Ends
In 2012, Make It or Break It, in which Candace Bure was cast, ended.
January 2014: Published Balancing It All
In January 2014, Candace Cameron Bure published "Balancing It All: My Story of Juggling Priorities and Purpose".
March 4, 2014: Announced as Contestant on Dancing with the Stars
On March 4, 2014, it was announced that Candace Bure would compete on season 18 of Dancing with the Stars, partnering with Mark Ballas.
2014: Finalist on Dancing with the Stars
In 2014, Candace Bure was a finalist on season 18 of Dancing with the Stars, finishing in third place.
July 2015: Filming Begins for Fuller House
In July 2015, filming began for the Netflix spinoff Fuller House, where Candace Bure reprised her role as D.J. Tanner-Fuller.
August 2015: Published Dancing Through Life
In August 2015, Candace Cameron Bure published "Dancing Through Life: Steps of Courage and Conviction".
September 2015: Interview Regarding Dancing Through Life
In a September 2015 interview, Candace Bure revealed that "Dancing Through Life" discloses more personal issues than her first two books.
2015: Co-host of The View
From 2015 to 2016, Candace Bure was a co-host of the daytime television talk show The View.
2015: Played in Christmas Detour
In 2015, Candace Bure played in the Hallmark Channel special Christmas Detour.
March 2016: Fuller House Picked Up for Second Season
In March 2016, Fuller House, starring Candace Bure, was picked up for a second season.
December 8, 2016: Leaves The View
On December 8, 2016, Candace Bure announced that she was leaving The View due to commitment clashes with Fuller House, Hallmark Channel projects, and family life.
2016: Co-host of The View
From 2015 to 2016, Candace Bure was a co-host of the daytime television talk show The View.
2017: Acted in Switched for Christmas
In 2017, Candace Bure acted in Switched for Christmas, a Hallmark Channel movie.
April 2018: Published Kind Is the New Classy
In April 2018, Candace Cameron Bure published "Kind Is the New Classy: The Power of Living Graciously".
April 2018: Interview about Kind Is the New Classy
In an April 2018 interview, Candace Bure shared that "Kind Is the New Classy" conveyed the idea of staying centered and practicing graciousness towards others.
January 2019: Fuller House Renewed for Final Season
In January 2019, Fuller House, starring Candace Bure, was renewed for its fifth and final season.
February 8, 2019: Hosted Movieguide Awards
On February 8, 2019, Candace Bure hosted the 26th annual Movieguide Awards for the Hallmark Channel along with her daughter Natasha.
June 2, 2020: Fuller House Concluded
On June 2, 2020, the series Fuller House, starring Candace Cameron Bure, concluded.
April 2022: Executive Role at GAC Media
In April 2022, Candace Bure took 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, also becoming chief content officer.
November 2022: Interview with The Wall Street Journal
In a November 2022 interview with The Wall Street Journal, Candace Bure stated she left Hallmark for Great American Media to tell stories with more meaning and purpose, including faith-based themes and traditional marriage.
2022: Chief Content Officer of Great American Media
In 2022, Candace Bure became the chief content officer of Great American Media.
2025: Competed on The Masked Singer
In 2025, Candace Bure competed in season thirteen of The Masked Singer as "Cherry Blossom". She stated that she did it in memory of Bob Saget, where she recognized him as "Squiggly Monster" back in season four.
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