Candace Cameron Bure, the former Fuller House star, has most recently uncovered the enigma behind erasing an Insta bikini shot of hers: the star shared this story over her Instagram Stories on 6 September 2025 after a devotee posed to her that ‘Why did that photo go disappearing?’ This kind of episodes had again flared the subjects of body image, online harassment and bullying, and what kind of pressure one has; when one is under the limelight.
The Reason Behind Deleting the Photo
I was just going to take it down because of some body shaming comments on him. I’d had a great day at the beach. I’d worn a chic one-piece, soaked up the last days of summer, and after shooting warm pics on the ‘gram with my sister in my backyard, the comments veered negative with many paying more attention to what she looked like as opposed to what she was doing.
“It was not about my bathing suit or my body,” Candace wrote. “But the comments turned into people talking about my body. It wasn’t worth it. I took it down.”
This underlines how even the tiniest of posts draw an inundation of brutally negative comments, taking a huge toll on the mental health and self-esteem of stars.
Candace’s Struggles with Body Image
Candace pretty much opened up about the body image issues that have troubled her in the past. She said that growing up in the 80s and 90s, one had been brainwashed by the societal standard to think that thin was ideal. It was what she referred to as the ‘Kate Moss era,’ where if you were ultra-slim, you were beautiful. These, she said, were pressures that started determining her body’s perception at a young age.
Just recently in an interview, Candace had admitted that it is still a concern to her the ideas of the ‘perfect body’. Her daughter is much more positive about her body than what she grew up with, that’s what she confessed. The actress also lamented that the entertainment industry piled more pressure on her since her parents insisted that she “looked fine” so as not to attract criticism from the producers just to mention a few things.
Battling Bulimia
Several weeks ago (“Candace Cameron Bure Opens Up” 2021), Candace Cameron Bure disclosed on The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast that she has had to contend with bulimia for many years. According to her, this began as she came of age at 18. She added that it became that cycle of binging and purging, which really left a big mark on her in a mental aspect. She further clarifies that it is only the behaviors she does not engage in anymore that thoughts as regards the disorder are still there.
“Because thoughts – whether I’m doing that or not – they never leave me,” she said. Candace insisted on the requirement for using mental tools to control these thoughts and maintain a sound mind.
Her husband, Valeri Bure, has been quite supportive throughout her journey. “I’m 49 and these body image issues still creep in,” she admitted, showing just how deep these challenges can go.
The Psychological Impact of Online Body Shaming
Candace’s story lives on to speak to the broader issue of body shaming that exists online. The role that such social media platforms as Instagram serve is quite blurry. They work to bring fans closer to the stars, and on the other end leave them open to such scathing comments. Focusing comments about one’s looks may have a much bigger impact in terms of self-doubting one’s personality and fueling unhealthy levels of beauty.
Candace taking the photo down itself is a measure to prove that she does not support letting mean comments pour all over her online ‘rain.’ By taking it down, she decided to be accountable to herself rather than under intense public inspection.
Key Points
- Photo Deletion: Candace removed a bathing suit photo from Instagram on 6 September 2025 due to body-shaming comments.
- Beach Day Context: She was enjoying a day at the beach in a chic one-piece, capturing warm moments with her sister.
- Body Image Struggles: Candace discussed her struggles with body image, influenced by the 80s and 90s societal standards and the ‘Kate Moss era.’
- Bulimia Battle: She revealed her past with bulimia, starting at 18, and how its mental effects persist despite stopping the behaviors.
- Support System: Her husband, Valeri Bure, supports her in accepting herself.
- Online Criticism: The incident highlights the toll of online body shaming on mental health and self-esteem.
Support for Those Struggling
There are hotlines for anyone who is struggling with body image issues or an eating disorder or knows someone who is. One such hotline is provided by the Alliance for Eating Disorders—1-866-662-1235, and they offer free therapist-led support groups. Seriously, reaching out for help really helps with managing these things.
Conclusion
Candace’s story reminds one to stay kind online; focus on positivity, not criticism. Being open about struggles helps others help themselves and put mental health first. What in the heck is happening with this body-shaming online, since C. Cameron Bure had to take her bathing suit photo down? She tells her story to drive people to empowerment and tackle negativity head-on. It creates an opportunity for others to empower her by coming out and receiving assistance to reclaim identity beyond superficial looks. I Bet the personal experience of the model with body image and bulimia at least presently serves as an encouragement for dozens of other people hiding these problems claiming they don’t exist.
