Jodie Sweetin says she has no problem with Candace Cameron Bure's faith despite political divide

Jodie Sweetin says she has no problem with Candace Cameron Bure's faith despite their political differences, describing their bond as sisterly from their years on the sitcom. Speaking on The Moment podcast, the LGBTQ rights advocate and activist said she and Bure navigate faith and politics while staying close.

Sweetin recalled that they fought like sisters on set and noted that Candace's faith has long been a defining part of her life. She stressed that she has no problem with that. Sweetin added that love, in her view, requires respect for others' rights to marriage and bodily autonomy, arguing that you cannot truly love someone if you deny them equal rights. She also suggested that she is not certain what Jesus would say, adding she does not claim to know Christian doctrine. She acknowledged that not everyone will agree with her political stance and that some people may dislike her for it, but said she does not let that shape who she is.

Sweetin said she’s fine with people not liking her for her political beliefs, but she stressed that she aims to remain true to herself and not be swayed by others’ perceptions. Candace and I are very different in that regard.

Earlier this month, Bure opened up about a trying time in her life when her character was questioned and explained how her faith helped her persevere. She described a year of headlines and rumors that she said were not true, and noted that the fallout included contract losses and partnerships dissolving, as well as friendships fading. It was, she said, a period that felt like being on a witness stand for a year and left her shaken.

The two have remained close despite their political differences. In 2022, Bure, the chief creative officer of Great American Family, faced backlash after saying the network would not feature same-sex couples in leading roles and that traditional marriage would be kept at the core of programming. She later issued a statement defending her love for all people and lamenting the toxic climate around Christmas‑themed entertainment, insisting that her intent was to create faith‑based content without intending to offend.

Sweetin has emphasized that she respects Candace's faith and that their friendship endures even as they advocate for different causes. The pair, who played sisters on the 1990s hit Full House, have used their public profiles to discuss issues such as equality, faith, and community, illustrating how personal relationships can survive ideological divides in the public eye.