Jodie Sweetin and Candace Cameron Bure, once beloved TV sisters on the hit sitcom Full House, have found themselves in the spotlight again—but this time, its for their real-life differences rather than their on-screen antics. In a candid conversation on "The Moment" podcast aired December 16, 2025, Sweetin, now 43, reflected openly on her long-standing relationship with Bure, 49, and the ideological gulf that has developed between them over the years.
"She was the closest thing I had to a sister. We fought like sisters, even when we were kids, thats the relationship we had," Sweetin shared, according to Us Weekly. The two actresses grew up together on the sets of Full House and its spinoff Fuller House, forming a bond that, despite its ups and downs, feels as enduring as family. Yet, as adults, their paths have diverged dramatically.
Sweetin has become an outspoken advocate for liberal causes, championing reproductive freedom, Black Lives Matter, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Bure, meanwhile, is known for her devout Christian faith and conservative views, often speaking publicly about her beliefs. "Candaces faith, to be quite honest, has always been at the forefront for her, and I have zero problem with that," Sweetin said on the podcast. She made it clear that she respects religionso long as it brings peace and happiness to its followersbut admitted, "not necessarily saying that her brand of religion is not necessarily peace and happiness. I dont really know."
The heart of their differences, Sweetin explained, lies in the matter of respect for others rights. "I do know that I dont think you can truly love people if you dont respect them," she said. "I think if you dont respect people enough to allow them the same rights of marriage, of bodily autonomy and all those things, then I dont think that you can truly love someone. Its some sort of weird pity, and its not love. For me, standing up to say that how we treat other humans because theyre different from us is completely unacceptable. And Im pretty sure that is what Jesus wouldve said, but what do I know? Im not a Christian."
Sweetins willingness to speak out has often contrasted with Bures more reserved approach to politics. "Candace didnt really want to take on the political side as much. She [wanted to] keep that out of her brand or whatever, and I just dont really care about my brand," Sweetin remarked. "If theres people who dont like what Im saying or are like, 'I like you as Stephanie but I dont like you as you.' Its, like, 'Great, watch Full House and dont follow me online.' Its OK, you dont have to like me, but I try not to let other peoples perceptions of who I should be put up any barriers of what I want to be. Candace and I are very different in that regard."
While Sweetin has "always been loud" about her opinions, she noted that Bure has "kept a little more quiet" on politically charged topics. This divergence became especially apparent in 2022, when Bure left the Hallmark Channel for Great American Media, a network she described as focusing on "traditional marriage." The move sparked backlash, particularly from the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Singer JoJo Siwa publicly criticized Bures stance on excluding LGBTQIA+ stories, writing on Instagram, "Honestly, I cant believethat she would not only create a movie with intention of excluding LGBTQIA+, but then also talk about it in the press. This is rude and hurtful to a whole community of people." Sweetin was quick to show her support for Siwa, commenting, "You know I love you," punctuated with a red heart emoji.
The public exchange further fueled rumors of a feud between the former co-stars, and Bure reportedly unfollowed Sweetin on Instagram. Yet, Sweetin insists there is no animosity. "Weve always been very different on those things," she said during an April 2025 episode of The Vault podcast. "I think it was just, now all of that sort of comes to the surface." She added, "We just exist in different worlds, but she is still someone I have known since I was 5 years old. Its like family members. Maybe we dont talk all the timeand I know if politics come up, it is not going to go well, but I dont hate you. I am not going to not hug you, but Im also not going to not keep my mouth shut. Ill be nice, but I will not be quiet."
For her part, Bure has addressed the criticism she receives for her outspoken faith. In a December 2025 interview with Us Weekly, she explained, "The Bible says to go out into the world and share the good news with others, to share the gospel. To deny that in any part of my life would be denying the very thing that Im so appreciative of, which is Jesus. I cannot separate those two things, and so I walk boldly in that. Throughout that process, sometimes you take hits and people dont like you for it, but this is my life. I get to make my choices."
Bure continued, "No matter what side of the fence youre on, you find your people, and I found mine I have an audience of one, and thats God. Im going to face a holy God. When I die, Im not going to stand before that person in the comments who doesnt like me, so Im more worried about my eternal life." She also described herself as a fighter, saying, "I just keep getting back up and do the work I want to do."
Despite the occasional social media dust-up and the public scrutiny, Sweetin and Bures relationship seems to rest on a foundation of mutual history, if not mutual agreement. "We just exist in different worlds," Sweetin reflected, but she stressed the enduring nature of their connection. "She is still someone I have known since I was 5 years old."
Their story is a microcosm of a broader cultural divide, one that plays out in families, workplaces, and friendships across the country. Sweetin and Bures ability to maintain a relationship, however complicated, offers a glimpse at how respect, candor, and maybe a dash of nostalgia can keep even the most unlikely bonds intact.
