Candace Cameron Bure removed a recent swimsuit photograph she posted to social media following a wave of critical comments regarding her body, sparking a conversation about body image and online shaming. The actress deleted the image on September 6, 2025, after users flooded the comments section with negative feedback.
Bure, who has publicly discussed her lifelong struggles with body image and past eating disorders-including bulimia revealed in her memoir and dieting beginning at age 12-shared the photo as part of a promotion for her swimwear line. The backlash prompted her to take down the post, highlighting the pressures faced by public figures and the pervasive nature of body shaming online. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges of navigating social media scrutiny and maintaining self-acceptance in the face of public criticism.
The actress has been candid about her history with body image issues, recounting on her podcast earlier in 2025 starting diet programs as young as 12 years old. In a recent reflection, Bure described a dream that illustrated her own harsh self-criticism, admitting, “I’ve spoken to [my body] so harshly. So mean. ‘Why are you fat? Why can’t you be like every other body?'”
Bure’s decision to remove the photo has ignited discussion about the double standards women face regarding their appearance and the impact of online negativity.The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of self-compassion and the need for a more supportive online habitat.
