In an interview withGood Housekeeping, the now-adult actress said, “If I am forever known as D.J.

Tanner and everyone’s big sister, I will be thrilled and happy.”

And, of course, there was her shining, shimmying moment as a contestant onDancing With the Stars.

Candace Cameron Bure

As an evangelical Christian, she has come under fire for her often-conservative, occasionally divisive views.

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She was already 12 years old when she and her family found a second home in their church.

“We all grew in our faith,” she said.

But her outlook has always remained positive.

Candace Cameron Bure and her The View cohosts

“I know that God’s in control of everything.”

Cameron Bure doesn’t sugarcoat the experience.

“It’s harder, so you always feel like you’re fighting to speak your opinion.”

Candace Cameron Bure working out

Although later in the day, she tweeted that she had the flu.

Candace Cameron Bure is a recovering bulimic who now priorities her health and fitness

Starring as D.J.

Tanner onFull Housein the 1990s put Candace Cameron Bure in the spotlight as a kid and teen.

Candace Cameron Bure with Santa

Her developing body and changing form was front and center every week on online grid television.

Cameron Bure is a total gym buff who loves to get fitness on.

But it’s no longer about getting skinny or looking a certain way.

Candace Cameron Bure

… Now, I just feel really good."

But for me, it’s Jesus."

But to others, she is equally famous for her perky presence in Hallmark’s holiday movie lineup.

Candace Cameron Bure and her husband

“They highlight women in the industry.

As a female that acts, produces and directs, they support us incredibly.”

Plus, she toldThe Washington Postthat Christmas is her favorite holiday so why not mix businessandpleasure?

Candace Cameron Bure and her husband

She also launched her own lifestyle collection for Hallmark’s company, Dayspring.

The line includes fashion, stationery, and Bibles.

So, what’s the key to their long-lasting relationship?

Candace Cameron Bure

She added, “It is strength under control, it is bridled strength.”

Furthermore, in her book, she wrote that there can’t be two authorities in any given situation.

This why she lets her husband take the lead on making decisions and calling the shots.

Candace Cameron Bure

“You know, I feel like a sexual woman…

I am a sexual woman.

My voice will definitely be heard.”

Candace Cameron Bure with her Full House costars

Candace Cameron Bure does more than just act

Candace Cameron Bure is a Jill of all trades.

What’s more, they enjoy the fruits of their labor and so can you!

The couple harvests their grapes and has their own wine label: Bure Family Wines.

Candace Cameron Bure and her daughter

The actress certainly knows how to keep her schedule busy.

“It is truly is one of my favorite things to do,” she toldToday.

She hopes that one day she’ll have grand-babies to share her books with.

Candace Cameron Bure

“I really look at these books now as books for my grandchildren,” she said.

She toldGood Housekeepingthat Bob Saget was her “mentor growing up…

He was very nurturing to us kids… making sure we were protected.”

Candace Cameron Bure

In an interview withE!

But when she needs life advice, she turns to John Stamos and Lori Loughlin.

What’s more, she considers Loughlin a dear friend.

Candace Cameron Bure with her Full House co-star

I don’t confuse that."

Sugar, spice, and everything nice!

Clearly, Cameron Bure willnotlet passive aggressive cyber bullies get the best of her.

In this case, it was her gig as a talk show panelist that had to go.

She continued, “I tried to be Superwoman, but I’m gonna not try anymore.”

Cameron Bure also wrote about the juggle of life in her bookBalancing It All.

But who did she take to the iconic affair?

Why Steve (aka Scott Weinger), of course.

Yes, Cameron Bure mixed business and pleasure, taking her on-screen boyfriend to her actual senior year party.

Yup, this really did happen (Awwwww.)"