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The actresses played sisters Stephanie and D.J. Tanner on the long-running sitcom Full House and later reprised their roles on the Netflix sequel Fuller House. Their on-screen bond lasted decades, but in recent years their public views have placed them on very different sides of cultural debates.
Sweetin: “I’m not going to stop speaking out”
Speaking on the podcast Only Child With Bob the Drag Queen, Sweetin acknowledged the differences between her and Bure when host Bob the Drag Queen referenced Bure’s conservative positions.
Sweetin said the two simply see the world differently.
“[She] does her thing and we sit on very opposite sides of things,” Sweetin said. “I’m kind of a loud, outspoken person about a lot of things, and that’s not going to stop me.”
Sweetin added that she is comfortable being vocal about her beliefs and advocacy, even if others — including former colleagues — disagree.
Controversy surrounding Bure’s network move
The divide between the former co-stars became more visible in 2022 when Bure joined the conservative-leaning Great American Family network as chief creative officer.
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Bure said the network planned to keep “traditional marriage at the core” of its programming. Critics interpreted the remark as signaling that the network would not include LGBTQ+ couples in its films and series.
The comment sparked backlash online and drew criticism from several public figures.
Sweetin later told Entertainment Tonight that she is an outspoken supporter of LGBTQ+ rights and intends to keep using her platform to advocate for equality.
“I’ve always tried to fight for equality and love for everyone,” she said. “If you have a voice and a platform, it’s important to use it.”
Support for JoJo Siwa and social media tension
The situation intensified when singer and dancer JoJo Siwa criticized Bure’s comments as “rude and hurtful.” Sweetin publicly supported Siwa on social media, writing, “You know I love you.”
Soon after, fans noticed that Bure had unfollowed Sweetin on Instagram.
Sweetin donates film earnings after GAF sale
In 2023, Sweetin again addressed the issue when her TV movie Craft Me a Romance was unexpectedly sold to the Great American Family network.
Sweetin said she had no control over the distribution decision and only learned about it through news reports. She expressed disappointment but announced she would donate any earnings from the sale to LGBTQ+ organizations.
Olympic ceremony debate
The two actresses also indirectly clashed in 2024 after the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics. A drag performance during the ceremony drew criticism from some viewers who believed it mocked The Last Supper.
Bure described the performance as “blasphemous,” while Sweetin shared an educational post explaining that the scene was inspired by the Greek Feast of Dionysus, not a religious parody.
Sweetin later said the post wasn’t meant as a direct jab at Bure but acknowledged that they continue to disagree on many issues.
A complicated relationship
Despite their public differences, Sweetin says she doesn’t hate her former co-star. The two met when Sweetin was just five years old and Bure was eleven while filming Full House, creating a bond that spans nearly four decades.
Sweetin recently described their relationship as similar to family: they may not speak often or agree on politics, but their shared history still matters.
“I’ll be nice,” Sweetin said of the situation. “But I will not be quiet.”
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