Candace Cameron Bure and Jodie Sweetin's decades-long friendship has been put to the test after Bure criticized the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics for mocking Christianity. Sweetin defended the ceremony, accusing Bure of being ignorant of art history.
Candace Cameron Bure and Jodie Sweetin, who played sisters on the popular sitcom "Full House," have been embroiled in a public feud over the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Bure, a devout Christian, criticized the ceremony for featuring drag queens performing a parody of Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting "The Last Supper." Sweetin, on the other hand, defended the ceremony, accusing Bure of being ignorant of art history.
Candace Cameron Bure and Jodie Sweetin Feud over 'Full House' Reunion
Bure's initial criticism sparked outrage among conservative Christian groups, who accused the Olympics organizers of mocking their faith. In a subsequent Instagram post, Bure defended her stance, saying that she did not believe the explanation that the skit was actually portraying the Greek god Dionysus.
Sweetin responded by sharing an Instagram story mocking Bure's critics, accusing them of being ignorant of art history. She also posted another message explaining that the drag queen performance was actually a recreation of the "feast of Dionysus," the Greek god of fertility, wine, and pleasure.
Candace Cameron Bure and Jodie Sweetin Feud over 'Full House' Reunion
The official Olympics X account also claimed that the skit was portraying Dionysus, not Jesus. However, Bure remained unconvinced, posting that she did not see how that interpretation related to unifying the world through sports.
The feud between Bure and Sweetin has cast a shadow over the upcoming "Full House" reunion, which is set to air on Netflix later this year. The show, which originally aired from 1987 to 1995, starred Bure as D.J. Tanner, Sweetin as Stephanie Tanner, and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen as Michelle Tanner.
Candace Cameron Bure and Jodie Sweetin Feud over 'Full House' Reunion
The reunion has been highly anticipated by fans of the show, but it remains to be seen how the feud between Bure and Sweetin will affect the atmosphere on set. Bure has said that she has no plans to apologize for her comments, while Sweetin has maintained that she respects Bure's beliefs but disagrees with her interpretation of the opening ceremony.
The feud has also reignited debate over the role of religion in public life. Bure's supporters have praised her for standing up for her faith, while Sweetin's supporters have accused Bure of being intolerant of other religions.
The feud has also highlighted the generational divide over issues such as LGBTQ+ rights and religious freedom. Bure, who is 46, has a more traditional view of Christianity, while Sweetin, who is 40, has a more liberal view.
It remains to be seen how the feud between Bure and Sweetin will play out on the set of the "Full House" reunion. However, it is clear that the feud has cast a long shadow over the show's legacy and has raised important questions about the role of religion in modern society.
