Hilarie Burton Slams Candace Cameron Bure After ‘Traditional Marriage’ Comments
One Tree Hill alum Hilarie Burton has called out Candace Cameron Bure over her comments about “traditional marriages,” referring to the Full House star as a “bigot.”
Burton was responding to a recent Wall Street Journal interview, where Bure spoke about joining Great American Family and her vision for the fledgling network. At a time when the Hallmark Channel is expanding its diversity and inclusive storylines, Bure’s focus is putting Christianity back into Christmas movies.
“My heart wants to tell stories that have more meaning and purpose and depth behind them,” Bure said of her decision to join the network, which is owned by former Hallmark CEO Bill Abbott. “I knew that the people behind Great American Family were Christians that love the Lord and wanted to promote faith programming and good family entertainment.”
Next month, Hallmark debuts The Holiday Sitter, its first original holiday movie focused on a same-sex couple. When asked if she expects her new channel to feature LGBTQ+ couples as leads in holiday movies, according to the WSJ, Bure said no. “I think that Great American Family will keep traditional marriage at the core,” she stated.
When posed the same question, Abbott answered more vaguely, noting, “It’s certainly the year 2022, so we’re aware of the trends. There’s no whiteboard that says, ‘Yes, this’ or ‘No, we’ll never go here.'”
Burton took to Twitter on Monday, November 14, to respond to the article. “Bigot. I don’t remember Jesus liking hypocrites like Candy. But sure. Make your money, honey,” she tweeted. “You ride that prejudice wave all the way to the bank.”
Bigot.
I don’t remember Jesus liking hypocrites like Candy.
But sure. Make your money, honey. You ride that prejudice wave all the way to the bank. https://t.co/X70aO4WIcB— Hilarie Burton Morgan (@HilarieBurton) November 15, 2022
She also took aim at Abbott, writing, “Now they’re just openly admitting their bigotry. I called this shit out years ago when Abbott was at Hallmark. Glad they dumped him. Being LGBTQ isn’t a “trend”. That guy and his network are disgusting. You too Candy. There is nothing untraditional about same-sex couples.”
Now they’re just openly admitting their bigotry.
I called this shit out years ago when Abbott was at Hallmark. Glad they dumped him.
Being LGBTQ isn’t a “trend”.
That guy and his network are disgusting. You too Candy. There is nothing untraditional about same-sex couples. https://t.co/38XIg5XeMP— Hilarie Burton Morgan (@HilarieBurton) November 14, 2022
Bure exited Hallmark earlier this year to join Great American Family, where she is able to star in her choice of movies, in addition to producing religious titles under the Candance Cameron Bure Presents banner. For this season, the former co-host of The View produced the secular film Christmas on Candy Cane Lane, starring her former Full House castmate Andrea Barber.
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That second pic does not look like Candace…
A hypocrite is someone who doesn’t practice what they preach, which is not true of Bure. And she has the right to her beliefs.
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These actresses aren't exactly smart. Most of Hollywood's stupid. That's why they recite other people's words and play make-believe for a living. Hilarie's just using the word to defend targeting Candace Cameron Bure, when there's a number of Hallmark stars doing films for BOTH Hallmark AND GAF. She didn't lash out at them, or at her buddy Chad Michael Murray, who was the first Hallmark star to move to GAF. This reeks of jealousy, since Candace Cameron Bure is more successful. Hilarie's always going to be remembered as Peyton Sawyer, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Papa Winchester)'s wife. lol
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Duh, the second pic is Hilarie Burton.
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Candace is a successful actress, director and producer. Has a successful clothing line for QVC and has a line of products for Dayspings. Hillaire acted in one episode of Good Sam the show was canceled, last year she was in one episode of The Walking Dead I am sure her husband got her the role. Her career is not and will never be as successful as Candace’s is. Her jealously is showing big.
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Hilarie's worked consistently since OTH, but she hasn't actually had her own show. She was only a guest star on Good Sam, because Sophia Bush organized a "reunion" episode. lol It didn't work, though. Ratings didn't get any better, and the show was cancelled three months later. Sophia herself hasn't had a successful show since leaving Chicago P.D. She's been a lead on three shows since OTH (Partners, Chicago P.D. and Good Sam). Partners was cancelled after six episodes. Chicago P.D.'s an ensemble cast, where she was the female lead for four seasons, but not THE lead. Ratings actually increased by 2 million viewers after she left. Good Sam was horrible from the start. Joy's worked regularly too, but most of her steady work has been on Hallmark and Lifetime. Nobody knows who these chicks are, except OTH fans. A lot of them didn't follow Sophia to Chicago P.D., because it didn't interest them. Of those who did, 90% of them proudly stated they only watched it for her, since "it's not my type of show." These are the same fans who then whined, complained and threatened to boycott it after she left. Needless to say, they've done nothing but harass anyone who doesn't like Sophia/Erin/Linstead, verbally abuse Tracy Spiridakos with unwarranted hate, and harass the cast and crew to "bring Sophia/Erin back" for almost 6 YEARS now. Most of her fans from Chicago P.D. are OTH fans.
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Personally, I'm delighted that CCB, Danica M. and Jen L. jumped to GAC which I never watch. Can't stand any of the 3 and look forward to some new faces on Hallmark.
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LOL As if they care.
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I cannot believe the nasty things being said in these comments. You don't know either of these people, yet you respond like you know everything. Both of these women are talented, and just because you may not see one on TV more than the other means nothing. Candace has always been very clear on where she stands with her Christian values. I don't agree with her, but I still enjoy watching her movies. Hilarie is an author, a stage actress and has done many things other than TV. She's entitled to her opinion, just like all of us. All the nasty comments just show how shallow you are. Maybe those of you who seem to be so judgemental should do some soul searching. Before throwing darts at others, maybe you should throw a few at yourselves.
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Like we're supposed to take the words of a has been actress who only had like 1 or 2 good Hallmark movies seriously. Some people need to get off of social media
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I think this lady, who I’ve never even heard of, just wants to be relevant and grab a headline
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BINGO.
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I think people can make their own decisions.
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Nothing of what you wrote, in response to my comment, is relevant.
As I mentioned: This is entertainment.
What you choose to watch is not personally important to me.
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It's ALL relevant. And, clearly it is important to you. YOU stated that GAF is "discriminating" against same-sex couples, because they choose not to include them in their films. That's not discrimination, and it's an insult to actual discrimination to imply it is. Yes, people are free to change the channel. So, why doesn't Hilarie do the same? Why don't all the people pressed about how GAF doesn't include LGBTQ or transgender characters just do the same, instead of trying to shame everyone else into agreeing with them? Hilarie's the one actually bullying here. SHE'S the one trying to force her agenda down everyone's throats by insulting Candace Cameron Bure for her beliefs. She's virtue-signaling, like 95% of Hollywood. Everybody forgot about Hilarie Burton, until she opened her big mouth again. That's precisely why she did it, to remind the world she exists. It's "Look at me! Look at me! I'm important and so progressive!" syndrome.
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I remember that. She's so dumb
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As usual, those calling people bigots are the bigots themselves.
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GAF gets to be an outlet for discrimination against same-sex couples?
HALL is willing to include same-sex couples?
Well, people get to choose. This is just entertainment. But, when it comes to policies and laws, that is another matter. And I among U.S. citizens will not support discrimination of any kind.
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Guess you approve of stealing and killing as well. Like it or not this country was founded on Christian principles and constitution doesn't say you can't pray in public etc but you can't be forced to or a specific rsligion. Check out Madlyn Murray O'Hares fate. She is the one that got prayer out of schools. I have always believed that ACLU was worst thing for this country because itgave every crackpot a voice and look at our schools and society now.
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Wow. She sure does call it as she sees it. Good for her!!
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