Candace Cameron Bure's Candid Confession: Aging, Plastic Surgery & Industry Pressures

CANDACE CAMERON BURE'S FIGHT AGAINST AGING: THE PRESSURE OF HOLLYWOOD

In a candid and eye-opening interview on her eponymous podcast, Candace Cameron Bure, the 49-year-old actress, singer, and TV host, opened up about the harsh realities of aging in the entertainment industry. The two-time Daytime Emmy nominee confessed to struggling with the pressure to maintain a youthful appearance, revealing that she's often tempted to undergo cosmetic procedures like Botox.

"I know in my heart I want to age as beautifully as my mom," Bure said, "but the industry that I'm in is making it so hard. As of today, I don't have any [fillers], and I'm not getting it today, but I'm thinking about it." The actress' words suggest a deep-seated desire to conform to societal beauty standards, despite her claims of wanting to age "gracefully."

Bure's admission comes on the heels of a recent encounter with a director or special effects supervisor who shocked her by discussing how they would digitally de-age her 15 years for a flashback scene in an upcoming movie. The actress explained that she was asked if they could also puff up her cheeks, implying that her natural features are no longer considered youthful.

"I'm supposed to be about 30 years old [in the flashback]," Bure said, "and he's like, 'Your face is thinner and I'm like, "Is there any way you can puff my cheeks up a little for this flashback too?" They're like, "Okay, you know it all depends on money. More you do, the more it costs."

The actress then revealed that she was taken aback when the director suggested working on her neck, implying that it looks old and aged. Bure quipped, "I didn't even think about it! And then when he told me he's gonna work on my neck, I'm like, 'Oh, great. I'm going back to therapy!'"

The pressure to conform to Hollywood standards is clearly taking a toll on the actress. Despite her claims of wanting to age naturally, Bure understands that this is the reality of working in front of a camera.

"I know I choose this job," she said. "I love this job. And I want to be in it, but it's a whole other psychological thing in my brain that I think about on a different level than I would say a lot of people do."

Bure's candidness has sparked a supportive response from her fellow actress and friend Danica McKellar, who commented on Instagram: "A lot of people struggle with their neck (like me!) but honestly I don't see it on you!"

The Masked Singer Cherry Blossom's upcoming projects include serving as a presenter at the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards, which will take place on October 7 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. In November, she'll publish her 208-page devotional book Rise and Renew through Zondervan.

In addition to her acting and writing endeavors, Bure is set to kick off a four-date live tour at the Church at Liberty Square in Cartersville, GA on November 20. The two-hour experience will feature special guest Kira Stokes and promises "interactive games, prizes, heartfelt stories, and meaningful conversations rooted in faith."

Bure's husband of 29 years, Valeri Bure, a retired NHL star, and their friend Joshua Peeples co-founded Bure Family Wines in the Napa Valley in 2006. The couple is also proud parents of two grown sons, Lev (25) and Maksim (23).

The actress' journey to fame began at just 19 when she met her future husband Valeri after being introduced by Full House castmate Dave Coulier at a Los Angeles charity hockey game. She first found fame as D.J. Tanner in the San Francisco-set sitcom, which aired for eight seasons on ABC spanning 1987-1995.

The Peter Lamas beauty ambassador then reprised her role in the Netflix continuation Fuller House, which aired for four seasons spanning 2016-2020. Bure's success can be attributed to a combination of her talent, dedication, and, arguably, her privileged upbringing as the nepo sister of Growing Pains alum Kirk Cameron.

The pressure to maintain a youthful appearance is a theme that has been echoed by numerous celebrities in recent years. As Bure navigates this complex issue, it's clear that she's not alone in her struggles.