Candace Cameron Bure, the actress who brought D.J. Tanner to life on the beloved sitcom , recently opened up about the pressures she faced while growing up in the spotlight. During an appearance on the rewatch podcast, , Bure shared candid memories of her time on the show, especially regarding her struggles with body image.
Bure recalled being known as the “chubby-cheeked girl” during her teenage years, a label that followed her both on and off the screen. Despite being a “normal, average girl,” the constant attention magnified her insecurities. “Of course, as a teenager, you feel that insecurity whether you’re on television or not. It gets magnified when you are,” Bure admitted. This was particularly true during the filming of an episode in that centered around her character’s weight.
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