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 widely recognized for her role as D.J. Tanner in the television sitcoms Full House and Fuller House. She also played Summer van Horne in Make It or Break It. Additionally, she has starred in numerous Hallmark Channel original films, notably portraying the title character in their film adaptations of the Aurora Teagarden novel series.
1985: Portrayed Jennifer Bates in Punky Brewster
In 1985, Candace Cameron portrayed 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: Start of Full House Role
In 1987, at the age of 11, Candace Cameron began her most prominent role as Donna Jo "D.J." Tanner in the sitcom Full House.
1990: Hosted Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
In 1990, Candace Cameron co-hosted the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards with Dave Coulier and David Faustino.
1994: Hosted Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Again
In 1994, Candace Cameron co-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 guest-starred on Cybill and Boy Meets World.
1995: End of Full House
In 1995, Candace Cameron's role as D.J. Tanner in the sitcom Full House concluded after eight seasons.
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 Bure published her book, A New York Times best seller, Reshaping It All: Motivation for Physical and Spiritual Fitness.
2012: End of Make It or Break It
In 2012, Candace Bure's TV show Make It or Break It ended.
January 2014: Published Balancing It All
In January 2014, Candace Bure published her book, 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: Dancing with the Stars Finalist
In 2014, Candace Bure was a finalist on season 18 of Dancing with the Stars, finishing in third place.
July 2015: Filming for Fuller House Began
In July 2015, filming began for the Netflix spinoff Fuller House, where Candace Bure reprised her role as D.J. Tanner, now D.J. Tanner-Fuller.
August 2015: Published Dancing Through Life
In August 2015, Candace Bure published her book, Dancing Through Life: Steps of Courage and Conviction.
September 2015: Interview About Dancing Through Life
In a September 2015 interview, Candace Bure revealed that her book Dancing Through Life discloses more personal issues than her first two books.
2015: Played in Christmas Detour
Candace Bure played in the 2015 special Christmas Detour for Hallmark Channel.
2015: Co-host of The View
From 2015, Candace Bure was a co-host of the daytime television talk show The View.
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: Bure Left The View
On December 8, 2016, Candace Bure announced that she was leaving The View due to commitment clashes between Fuller House, Hallmark Channel projects, and family life.
2016: Co-host of The View
In 2016, Candace Bure was a co-host of the daytime television talk show The View.
April 2018: Published Kind Is the New Classy
In April 2018, Candace Bure published her book, 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 her book Kind Is the New Classy conveys 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, along with her daughter Natasha, hosted the 26th annual Movieguide Awards for the Hallmark Channel.
June 2, 2020: Fuller House Concluded
On June 2, 2020, the series Fuller House, starring Candace 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 (now Great American Family) and GAC Living and became chief content officer of the company.
November 2022: Interview with The Wall Street Journal
In a November 2022 interview with The Wall Street Journal, Candace Bure stated that she had left Hallmark because it was a "completely different network than when I started" and that Great American Family will keep traditional marriage at the core.
2022: Chief Content Officer of Great American Media
In 2022, Candace Bure became chief content officer of Great American Media.
2025: Competed in The Masked Singer
In 2025, Candace Bure competed in season thirteen of The Masked Singer as "Cherry Blossom". She was eliminated in the "Group C Premiere: Carnival Night".
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