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Candace Cameron Bure Addresses Homophobia Allegations on 'Fuller House' Set
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Candace Cameron Bure Addresses Homophobia Allegations on 'Fuller House' Set

Trans actor Miss Benny, who played the first openly queer character on the Full House franchise, accused "one of the Tanner sisters" of trying to remove their character from Fuller House. While not explicitly named, it is widely believed to be Candace Cameron Bure. Bure denied the allegations, stating that she never asked for the character to be removed and that Fuller House has always welcomed a wide range of characters. Miss Benny expressed a positive overall experience on the show and mentioned that it led to other opportunities.

Candace Cameron Bure Addresses Homophobia Claims on 'Fuller House'
entertainment2 years ago

Candace Cameron Bure Addresses Homophobia Claims on 'Fuller House'

Candace Cameron Bure denies allegations that she asked for Miss Benny's queer character to be removed from the show Fuller House. Miss Benny, a social media star who played the first openly gay character in the Full House world, claimed that one of the Tanner sisters was unwelcoming on set and tried to get the character removed. Bure responded by stating that she never asked for the character to be removed and that Fuller House has always welcomed a wide range of characters. Bure has faced criticism in the past for her comments on LGBTQ+ representation and her new faith-based network's focus on "traditional marriage."

Candace Cameron Bure Addresses Allegations of Trying to Remove Co-Star from 'Fuller House'
entertainment2 years ago

Candace Cameron Bure Addresses Allegations of Trying to Remove Co-Star from 'Fuller House'

Miss Benny, a guest star on Netflix's Fuller House, has hinted that one cast member, believed to be Candace Cameron Bure, was not supportive of her presence on the show and allegedly tried to have her character, a queer character named Casey, removed. Miss Benny claims to have been warned by writers and the studio about this cast member's alleged attempts to remove the queer character. Despite the negative attitude, Miss Benny had a positive experience working with other actors on the show and has since moved on to other projects. Candace Cameron Bure has denied the allegations, stating that she never asked for Miss Benny's character to be removed and that Fuller House has always welcomed a wide range of characters.

"Miss Benny's Homophobia Allegations Spark Feud Between Candace Cameron Bure and 'Fuller House' Co-Star"
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"Miss Benny's Homophobia Allegations Spark Feud Between Candace Cameron Bure and 'Fuller House' Co-Star"

Miss Benny, who played Casey, the first openly gay character in the Full House universe, alleged experiencing homophobia on the set of Fuller House in a TikTok video. While she didn't name the person, she hinted that it was one of the Tanner Sisters. Miss Benny claimed that the writers and studio warned her that this person was trying to get her gay character removed and that their fanbase could target her. Candace Cameron Bure, one of the Tanner Sisters, denied the allegations, stating that she never asked for Miss Benny's character to be removed and that Fuller House welcomed a wide range of characters.

"Miss Benny Accuses Candace Cameron Bure of Homophobic Behavior on 'Fuller House' Set: Bure Responds"
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"Miss Benny Accuses Candace Cameron Bure of Homophobic Behavior on 'Fuller House' Set: Bure Responds"

Miss Benny, who played the first gay character in Netflix's Fuller House, seemingly accused Candace Cameron Bure of homophobia in a recent TikTok video. She claimed that she was warned about this person allegedly trying to get her character removed and that she was targeted by the actress's fan base. Miss Benny expressed her surprise at being targeted by an adult and highlighted the need for queer people, especially young adults and children, to advocate for themselves. This is not the first time Candace has faced criticism for her comments on "traditional marriage."

Miss Benny of "Glamorous" Comes Out as Transgender in Touching Essay.
entertainment2 years ago

Miss Benny of "Glamorous" Comes Out as Transgender in Touching Essay.

Miss Benny, star of the show "Glamorous," has come out as transgender and has been privately transitioning for some time. She grew up in a religious Texas household where queerness was not accepted, but found an escape in Hollywood. After enduring years of rejection, she landed the role of Marco in "Glamorous," which allowed her to let her full femininity shine. When the show was picked up by Netflix, she faced a dilemma as she had been hired to play a boy, but had already privately transitioned. She presented the idea of having her character transition alongside her real-life transition, which was supported by the show's creator and Netflix. Miss Benny hopes that her public transition will help other young queer kids who feel othered.

Miss Benny, Star of "Glamorous," Comes Out as Transgender
entertainment2 years ago

Miss Benny, Star of "Glamorous," Comes Out as Transgender

Miss Benny, star of Netflix's Glamorous, has come out publicly as transgender in a personal essay. The actress, who uses she/her pronouns, has been "privately living" as a trans woman for the last few years. Miss Benny originally landed the role of Marco in Glamorous before coming to terms with her trans identity. She met with the series creator and executive producer to make the character of Marco into a gender non-conforming character. Glamorous has been praised by LGBTQ+ fans since it arrived on Netflix last Thursday.

Miss Benny of Netflix's 'Glamorous' Comes Out as Transgender
entertainment2 years ago

Miss Benny of Netflix's 'Glamorous' Comes Out as Transgender

Miss Benny, star of Netflix's "Glamorous," has come out as transgender in an essay published in Time. The actor, who had not come out publicly when cast as the male character Marco, described their journey to landing the role on "Glamorous" and how the character shifted with their identity. The show was adjusted to reflect Miss Benny's authentic story, with Marco transitioning alongside Miss Benny's transition in real life. The actor hopes to inspire others to live their truth and be proud of who they are.

Miss Benny of Netflix's 'Glamorous' Comes Out as Transgender
entertainment2 years ago

Miss Benny of Netflix's 'Glamorous' Comes Out as Transgender

Miss Benny, who stars in the Netflix show "Glamorous," has come out as a transgender woman in an essay for Time magazine and on her Instagram. The actress, known for her appearances in "American Horror Story" and "Fuller House," talked about her transition journey and the barriers she faced in living authentically. In "Glamorous," Miss Benny plays an aspiring YouTube beauty guru who navigates love, career ambitions, and gender identity while working for makeup mogul Madolyn Addison, played by Kim Cattrall.

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Kim Cattrall stars as makeup mogul in Netflix's 'Glamorous' trailer.

The first trailer for the upcoming Netflix series "Glamorous" has been released, featuring Kim Cattrall as a makeup mogul looking to revamp her business with the help of YouTuber Miss Benny. The show follows the journey of Marco, a queer and gender nonconforming beauty influencer, as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery while working for Madolyn's cosmetics empire. "Glamorous" premieres on June 22, the same day as the new season of "Sex and the City" in which Cattrall will make a cameo appearance.