Candace Cameron Bure Makes A Rare Comment About The Olsen Twins, Including How They Contributed To Full House’s Success
The classic television series “Full House,” which first aired on ABC over two decades ago, continues to be cherished as a timeless family sitcom (boasting an infectiously catchy theme tune). Over the years, numerous factors have been proposed for its enduring popularity, and the cast has often pondered this topic. Recently, Candace Cameron Bure shared her personal perspective on the role of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen in the show’s lasting success.
Candace Cameron Bure recently appeared on the “Hey Dude… The 90s Called” podcast. During the conversation, she shared insights as to why her sitcom, Full House, garnered more popularity than shows like Hey Dude (starring David Lascher and Christine Taylor) did. Bure suggested that the unique factor in Full House was the Olsen twins who broke the mold significantly.
On our show, we were among the few who witnessed a baby character growing into a child over time, as opposed to the usual format where a baby is introduced, then quickly shown as a older child. Our series was unique in that it featured Mary-Kate and Ashley at just nine months old, and they stayed on the show for an impressive eight years, allowing viewers to watch them develop and mature.
It appears quite straightforward, but it’s a fascinating observation. Typically, when a series features a baby character, the actor or actors playing that role might change as the baby grows up. For instance, the Olsen twins were first seen at 9 months old on their show, and they naturally aged along with the series for eight years.
The actress from The Great American Family expressed that the portrayal of non-traditional families in the show resonated with many viewers, as it depicted three girls growing up without a mother (under one of the finest TV fathers). This theme seemed to connect with families who don’t have two parents or children living with grandparents and other similar arrangements. Moreover, Candace Cameron Bure discovered that the classic series Full House, which can be streamed with a Hulu or Max subscription, was “extremely heartwarming” upon rewatching it.
The actress opened up discussing her bond with Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen, revealing that although they portrayed siblings on screen for a long time, they don’t communicate frequently off-screen.
We seldom communicate with them; our conversations are usually limited to once a year, often around significant events such as the anniversary of Bob Saget’s death. Despite this infrequent contact, they maintain a certain level of privacy in their lives.
Although Candace Cameron Bure continues to appear in shows slated for television in 2025, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have stepped away from Hollywood to establish themselves as influential figures within the fashion world. The decade-long age gap between the two actresses also explains why they may not frequently communicate like their former TV counterparts.
In simpler terms, it was during Bure’s young adulthood when the show “Full House” concluded, while the Olsen sisters were only eight at that time (which is younger than when Bure initially joined the show). Jodie Sweetin made an insightful observation when she questioned how much anyone can recall about their lives before they turned eight.
Nonetheless, Candace Cameron Bure described Mary-Kate and Ashley as “wonderful individuals,” stating that their reunion at Bob Saget’s funeral felt “remarkably comfortable” – just like continuing a conversation from where it had previously ended.
Sounds like real-life sisters to me!
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2025-06-14 21:37