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Candace Cameron Bure Reflects on Childhood Body Image Struggles

7/26/2025

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At just 12 years old, Candace Cameron Bure felt the weight of the world while filming "Full House." Under pressure to conform to beauty standards, her parents put her on diets to prevent potential eating disorders. Now 49, she reflects on how those early experiences profoundly impacted her body image and self-esteem during her formative years.

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At just 12 years old, Candace Cameron Bure felt the weight of the world while filming "Full House." Under pressure to conform to beauty standards, her parents put her on diets to prevent potential eating disorders. Now 49, she reflects on how those early experiences profoundly impacted her body image and self-esteem during her formative years.