Trevor Donovan on Great American Family Controversy: ‘People Should Be and Believe What They Want’
90210 alum Trevor Donovan has responded to the latest controversy surrounding the Great American Family (GAF) network and Candace Cameron Bure‘s comments about “traditional marriage.”
The actor, who is under a long-term deal with GAF, opened up about the divisive comments made by Bure to The Wall Street Journal, where she said the Christian faith-based network intended to “keep traditional marriage at the core” of its programming.
“I feel people should be and believe what they want, as long as they are kind and accepting of others,” Donovan told Variety. “For those of you who have followed me since 90210, you know my heart and character. No matter who you love, no matter what your race or religion is, you matter.”
Donovan, who recently competed on Season 31 of Dancing with the Stars, signed an overall deal with Great American Media in 2021, which will see him star in several of the company’s series and movies.
“Through mutual respect and acceptance, coexistence is possible. Based on the few months I have known Candace, I have found her to be kind and passionate about her faith,” he continued.
The Melissa & Joey actor also explained why he decided to join Great American Media, noting that network CEO Bill Abbott (who formerly served as Hallmark CEO) has vowed to support his anti-bullying program Team Upstanders.
“Tremendous progress is being made. There has never been a more important time to stand up for those who feel voiceless,” Donovan added. “My move to Great American Family was largely due to Bill’s support for my Team Upstanders program while we were both at Hallmark.”
“Additionally, I was given the opportunity to produce my own films. It has always been my goal to create films that bring people together without being overtly political or religious, and I will continue to do so.”
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I’m so happy someone finally said it and he did so in a very thoughtful and kind way. Everyone should be allowed to live the life of their chosen including working in an environment that is more in line with their own faith. Their are plenty of networks that support alternative or non traditional life styles. So don’t be hypocritical and applaud those while condemning another for supporting a faith based “traditional” one.
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Yes including Candace Bure-she should be allowed to live what she believes
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This madness needs to stop! Candice Cameron Bure did not make a divisive comment in the least. In my opinion she was deliberately put on the spot. She was asked a question and gave an honest answer. To suggest otherwise would have been a lie. My understanding is that GAF is keeping traditional ( Biblical) marriage at the core of its programming. No one said she didn’t love or care for LGBTQ friends.
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Biblical?
Where in the Bible is marriage defined?
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Genesis 2:24
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Matthew 19 4-6
Ephesians 5 28-32
Genesis 2 21-24
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OMG! Candace Cameron has been making herself clear for many, many years. Why are they still asking her questions we all know the answer to? I think it’s safe to assume that everything she does is Christian-based. Just let it go. My wife and I are two of millions of LGBTQIA people who respect her right to her beliefs/faith and wish the media would stop using us a way to create division. It’s also putting targets on our backs. Good luck with your next project, Candace! Do you!
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There is a massive market for films focusing on traditional marriage just as there are markets for non-traditional marriages. Why is everyone outraged that Bure and GAF are producing films for that audience? That’s no different than people being outraged at films or shows focused on non-traditional marriages. Let studios and networks make what they want. If you don’t want to watch them, then don’t. But don’t demand they not be allowed to produce them or try to force them to produce something else.
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But we shouldn't be force to watch two guys or gals kissing and calling each other spouse or Significant other. I don't want to get into a program then they throw same-sex into it.
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Just because you don't agree with someone's sincerely held religious beliefs doesn't mean they hate people. It also doesn't mean that you're right and they're wrong. It's ironic that people who preach tolerance and inclusion think it applies to everyone except Christians.
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He's right, ya know? I'm proud of him for speaking out.
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Yep. And, he works for all three networks - Hallmark, GAF and UP Faith & Family.
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No he works for GAC and Up only.
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no he doesn't. Katherine is correct. He make make movies for them but he's NOT exclusive.
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LOL Katherine is not correct. Fro the article. “The actor, who is under a long-term deal with GAF.” And this “My move to Great American Family was largely due to Bill’s support for my Team Upstanders program while we were both at Hallmark.” So glad he left Hallmark.
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He actually didn’t say anything. He rode the fence. He wants acceptance from both sides, and that came through in his words.
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People can think what they want but the TRUTH is GOD made Marriage and only He can say what Marriage is. No matter what LIES Politicians put out GOD is the only one who can say anything about what Marriage consist of. GOD said Marriage is between man and woman. Men can be husbands not have one and women can be wives nof have one. It is GOD alone who decides what sin is and all these FOOLISH people claiming that GOD accepts LGBTQ NONSENSE are LYING to themselves and everyone else. GOD is perfect and does not put men in women’s bodies or women in men’s bodies. So all those LYINV GREEDY QUACKS saying they can fix those who are delusional by making them look like what they claim they are are just doing what gets them a constant paycheck. Politicians are only telling these Delusional people what they want to hear fod their votes NOTHIBG more. So instead of buying the LIES why not learn the TRUTH which is found in GOD’S HOLY WORD the AV1611 King James BIBLE. Where you will learn the TRUTH on many subjects. Marriage is INLY between man and woman and no other grouping of any kind.
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No, a BOOK said marriage is between man, woman, and a few prostitutes. Man omitted what wasn't convenient and bigots quote verses that agree with their views and nothing more.
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I think people could appreciate good people instead of putting them down as if they are so superior to them. She has as much right to say her opinion as do others. Seem like lots of people want you to be trash or you are not okay. IMO
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I feel hallmark has better movies. It’s a shame the actors/actresses can’t do movies on every channel. Not just one.
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😂😂😂 hallmark does not have better movies.
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Thank you for being so kind Trevor Donovan
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White Christian supremacy spurs nazism!!!!
This is pure prejudice in action!
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Trevor Donovan really is a good person. I have been a fan since he played Teddy, the only gay character on 90210, and it was when gay marriage wasn't law of the land, AND it was voted down twice in CALIFORNIA. So he took on an extremely controversial storyline (at the time) and as gay person who didn't come out till 30's, I will forever love him for his support and compassion.
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That is like us telling you to keep your Christian thoughts and beliefs hidden! Man.... 🤌🤦
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Sounds like centrist trash.
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Talk about straddling the fence. He said a lot but ended up saying nothing.
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I totally agree.
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100%. He literally said a whole lot of nothing. What I got out of his comment is that he is not willing to stand on Biblical values because he does not want to lose fans.
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I WISH I COULD GIVE YOU A THOUSAND THUMBS UP!!🙋🏾♀️AMEN TO EVERY WORD!
Satan who is the father of lies has pulled the wool over the eyes of so many. Eternity is eternity... everybody has to choose, who they're going to serve. Keep praying saints (the set apart ones)... we will surely win some. God's Word is true.🙏🏽🙌🏾💞
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What a joke. Trevor Donovan has been with his Husband for Years
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Absolutely. 100%.
If we truly love people, we will tell them the truth. The truth is that a life lived in rebellion to God will result in eternity, separated from Him. Standing on the word of God is what we are called to do. We will be hated for it, just as Jesus was/is.
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For their lack of tolerance and acceptance that there are other faiths and beliefs! That is not good values
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Hatefulness is not a Christian value.
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It is not hate to stand for the word of God. But I would expect that from people who are not born again of Christ because Jesus said they hated him first and so they will also hate us. Shoving the alphabet agenda down one’s throat is not a good and healthy value either, yet it’s being done all the time. Look around. We are being forced to accept sexual perversion on every level. If you don’t believe that, you have your head in the sand. This is much larger than homosexuality.
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So Trevor followed the money? Just to support his ‘foundation’? While I agree with the idea, he sold his soul to the man who is unaccepting of others (Bill) who also added Lori Loughlin, felon, who lied to get her daughters into college? Yes, let’s hear it for privilege! Again!
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I really like Trevor Donovan. As a gay man he's always been an ally. Google it. I will forever appreciate that and never miss any of his movies. 😍
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You mean "someone else's opinion."
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I believe in traditional marriage and I feel folks should believe as they wish in their heart. That is what America is all about!
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What would God do
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He would remind them that he loves them, but does not like what they are doing.
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His thoughts and words make sense, but as a member of the LBGTQ community, he still should know better
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His thoughts and words may make sense, but they don't really say anything.
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So what you are saying is he should give up doing what he loves and supporting himself and his family because of something someone he works with said which he doesn't agree with?
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