Candace Cameron Bure’s Wild Confessions About Marriage to Valeri Bure

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Candace Cameron Bure was surprised by what happened after accepting an invitation from a friend – things definitely didn’t go as expected!

Candace Cameron Bure shared a surprising story about a party she and her husband, former NHL player Valeri Bure, once attended. On her podcast, she described it as a secret, intensely themed party with S&M elements that she found disturbing and unsettling.

Looking around at the group, she suddenly felt a strong desire to tell everyone to just stop what they were doing.

I was completely blown away by what I saw—it was unlike anything I’d ever experienced,” the Full House star said. “I looked at Val and wondered how we ended up there and what was going on.”

The answer, for her at least, was that they were exiting stage left ASAP. 

She explained that they quickly changed their minds and left. She described the experience as unpleasant and strange, and said they all agreed they wouldn’t accept an invitation from that friend again anytime soon.

This isn’t to suggest the actress, who turned 50 on April 6th, is unwilling to offer her husband affection or support.

When fans reacted strongly to a photo she posted on Instagram in September 2020—showing Val playfully touching her—her response was basically, “How dare you!”

Candace shared a story on the Confessions Of A Crappy Christian Podcast from November, recalling a time when she asked her partner to take some pictures with her. She said the weather was beautiful. While taking the last photo, he playfully grabbed her breast, and she found it amusing. She asked if she could post the picture, and he agreed it was okay.

Regarding the negative reactions she received, she explained that she responded by emphasizing her long and strong marriage. She said she pointed out that she and her husband had been married for 24 years, were both Christians, and she was proud of their lasting commitment to each other.

Although they quickly grew their family with the arrival of their daughter Natasha in 1998, and later her brothers Lev and Maksim, it took them some time to adjust to life as parents and reconnect intimately.

It really breaks my heart sometimes to see how sex is often viewed within the Christian community. Growing up, I remember feeling so much shame around just thinking about intimacy. I used to live with this constant fear that simply being a sexual person was wrong – like I had to completely suppress that part of myself to be worthy of God’s love. I genuinely believed God would disapprove if I ever explored that side of myself, and it was incredibly damaging.

Even after marrying Val, 51, she admitted that for a while, she worried during intimacy, questioning if her actions were wrong in the eyes of God and if she was upsetting Him.

And that’s not the only revelation Candace has made about her union. 

I’ve been hearing a lot lately about how tough the pandemic was on relationships, and Candace Cameron Bure has been really open about her own struggles. She recently shared that during the height of the lockdowns, things were getting really difficult with her husband, and their marriage was honestly heading in a downward spiral. It’s so refreshing to see someone be so honest about the real challenges couples faced!

When they found themselves lost and isolated, their son Lev—along with his Bible—was there to guide them back, sharing a heartfelt message that renewed their commitment to each other.

She learned from the experience that it’s important to regularly assess what’s effective and what isn’t. As things change – like schedules – you need to be flexible and adjust to find what works best, knowing that those optimal patterns will likely continue to evolve. She shared this insight on the November episode of the Stay True podcast.

Particularly as your house gets fuller, she added, “Your marriage gets put to the test.” 

She explained that raising children is demanding, taking all your energy when they’re young, and then, as they get older, they can create conflict between parents without you even noticing it happening.

Interested in more of her marriage takeaways? You got it, dude! 

You won’t believe what happened to me and Valeri! A friend invited us to a party, and I thought it would be fun to go along. I was trying to be cool, you know? But when we got there, it turned out to be a really intense, underground S&M party – seriously dark and disturbing. It was a totally unexpected and honestly, demonic experience!

She was completely amazed by everything she saw. “I couldn’t believe my eyes—it was unlike anything I’d ever experienced,” the Full House actress explained. She kept turning to Val and asking, “How are we even here? What’s going on?”

She didn’t wait to see what would happen next. “We quickly turned around and left,” she said. “It was just really creepy and unsettling, and I knew we wouldn’t agree to hang out with that person again anytime soon.”

In March 2026, Madi Prewitt, known from The Bachelor, shared on a podcast that she considers intimacy a form of “worship,” even praying before being intimate. Candace admitted she found this concept unsettling, saying the idea of God watching her during sex made her uncomfortable.

She’d prefer to have a bit more space in her bedroom. She explained that a lot of what we hold onto is shaped by how we were raised and our past experiences. “Even as I approach 50,” she admitted, “some of those old teenage feelings still stick with me.”

She’s okay with intimacy, but jokingly admitted she doesn’t want to imagine a divine audience while being intimate. She laughed, saying the thought makes her uncomfortable.

The actress believes Steve Carell was right on the mark with his 2005 hit movie. Candace shared with Prewitt that she’s had many discussions about parenting over the years, and while many people joke about the title of The 40-Year-Old Virgin, she knows a lot of people who can relate to the film’s themes.

With the world practicing social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cameron felt increasingly distant from her husband, Val, a retired NHL hockey player she married in 1996.

Things were rapidly falling apart,” the mother of Natasha, Lev, and Maksim revealed on her podcast in July 2025. “I honestly didn’t know if we would get through it.”

Surprisingly, a bible study turned out to be exactly what they needed. Candace explained that their son, Lev, approached them and asked to talk. He then spent about 45 minutes sharing a sermon on marriage, using the bible as his guide while sitting on the couch and speaking directly to them about it.

She says his simple reassurance – telling them they could get through it – was key to saving their relationship. The Fuller House star explained that he offered calm, wise advice, and directly asked both her and Val if they had tried everything they could. After that conversation, she and Val realized they had done a good job raising their children.

I’ll never forget when things really shifted for them. She described it as a pivotal moment, and I totally get why. Apparently, their kids actually sat them down and asked if they were acting maturely enough! It completely changed the dynamic, she said – it was like everything was different after that conversation. It’s just… wow. It really made them re-evaluate things, and it was a turning point for their relationship.

In September 2020, Candace reacted harshly to fans who sent her messages after she shared a photo of Val inappropriately touching someone.

I’m amused by those Christians questioning my recent post with my husband – we’ve been married 24 years! – and thinking it was inappropriate. It’s my husband, and we genuinely enjoy being playful with each other, as the photo showed.

Even after many years of marriage, she shared, ‘He can touch me whenever he wants, and I truly want him to.’ She believes that’s the heart of a strong and loving relationship.

She had a direct message for her critics: stop. She acknowledged any offense caused, but quickly added she didn’t apologize for her actions. She expressed happiness about their long-standing connection and playfully stated she enjoys his affection.

Candace recently opened up about a personal experience that led to criticism, and used the opportunity to discuss sex and faith. She explained that, in her opinion, there’s often an unhealthy attitude towards sex within Christian communities. Speaking on her podcast, Confessions Of A Crappy Christian, she emphasized that sex should be celebrated, not shamed, within the context of marriage.

Growing up in a busy household, she was taught a different message. She explained that she felt a lot of pressure to remain abstinent, believing she needed to ‘save herself’ and that God would disapprove of her if she had sex.

Even after marrying Val at 20, she initially felt guilty about being intimate. She confessed that for several years, she’d worry during sex about whether it was morally wrong or if she was disappointing God. Now, she’s completely comfortable with her sexuality, to the point where her children playfully ask her to stop talking about it. She’s always been very open and comfortable discussing the topic.

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2026-04-06 10:18