What Is Candace Cameron Bure's Net Worth and Salary?
Candace Cameron Bure is an accomplished American actress, author, and reality TV star with a net worth of $14 million, a figure she shares with her husband of over 20 years, retired professional hockey player Valeri Bure. Best known for her role as D.J. Tanner on the iconic television show "Full House" and its revival "Fuller House," Candace has made a significant mark in the entertainment industry.
Early Life
Candace Helaine Cameron was born on April 6, 1976, in Panorama City, Los Angeles. She is the younger sister of actor Kirk Cameron. Their parents, Robert and Barbara Cameron, raised them in a family that would see both siblings engage in successful acting careers.
Career
Before her breakout role on "Full House," Candace appeared in minor roles on television shows like "Growing Pains" (alongside Kirk), "Punky Brewster," and "St. Elsewhere." In 1987, she played the youngest sister of Eric Stoltz in "Some Kind of Wonderful."
Later that year, she landed her most prominent role as Donna Jo "D.J." Tanner on the beloved family sitcom "Full House," which aired from 1987 to 1995, spanning 192 episodes. During the show's run, she starred in several made-for-TV movies, including "No One Would Tell," "She Cried No," "NightScream," and "Camp Cucamonga." She also made appearances in "Bill Nye the Science Guy," "Punchline" with Tom Hanks and Sally Field, and hosted the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards twice.
After "Full House," Candace guest-starred on shows like "Cybill" and "Boy Meets World." Following a break to focus on family, she returned to acting with guest roles on "That's So Raven" and in films like "The Wager" with Randy Travis. She found success in Hallmark movies starting with "Moonlight and Mistletoe" co-starring Tom Arnold.
Beyond acting, Candace pursued writing and published three books, including the New York Times bestseller "Reshaping It All." She also acted in "Make It or Break It" (2009-2012) and competed on "Dancing With the Stars," finishing in third place in 2014. A co-host on "The View" from 2015 to 2016, she left to focus on "Fuller House" and Hallmark projects. Since 2016, she's starred in the "Aurora Teagarden" mystery series for Hallmark.
Candace's role as D.J. Tanner-Fuller in "Fuller House" earned her Teen Choice Awards in 2016 and 2017. The reboot was renewed multiple times, concluding after its fifth season in 2020. As an executive producer, she worked on "Switched for Christmas" and "Christmas in America," and co-hosted the 26th annual Movieguide Awards with her daughter, Natasha.
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Personal Life
Candace married Russian professional hockey player Valeri Bure in 1996. Valeri earned approximately $22.5 million in salary during his NHL career. They met at a charity hockey game organized by her "Full House" co-star Dave Coulier. The couple has three children. Their daughter Natasha competed on "The Voice" at age 18. Post-retirement, Valeri and Candace briefly opened a restaurant and launched Bure Family Wines.
An outspoken conservative Republican and Christian, Candace has been a devoted Christian since age 12 and credits her faith for her strong marriage. She supports Compassion International and sponsors three children through the charity.
Candace Cameron Real Estate
In 2001, Candace and Valeri purchased a home in Plantation, Florida, for $1.377 million, which they sold in 2015 for $1.455 million. Around the same time, they bought a $2.355 million home in Malibu, California. In 2012, they acquired a two-acre rural property in St. Helena, California.
