The passage of time is perhaps most evident when childhood icons of television begin to raise their own grandchildren. Candace Cameron Bure, best known for portraying the eldest Tanner daughter D.J. in the beloved sitcom Full House, is set to become a grandmother. This milestone makes her the first among the original cast members of the series to take on the role in real life.
A New Chapter for the Tanner Family
The announcement came via social media from Bure’s daughter, Natasha Perry, and her husband, Bradley Steven Perry. The couple, who tied the knot in September, shared photos confirming they are expecting their first child. In the accompanying images, the pair holds mugs labeled “DADA!” and “MAMA!”, with Natasha visibly showing her baby bump.
Natasha and Bradley, both 27, have chosen a playful reference to their new status, calling it their “dream role.” The comment section saw immediate support from Candace Cameron Bure, who enthusiastically replied, “CandyGram in full effect 🤗❤️,” using her signature nickname for her fan base.
Career Paths and Family Ties
Natasha Perry has followed in her mother’s footsteps, establishing herself as an actress and lifestyle influencer. She has notably appeared in several holiday-themed films alongside Bure. Her husband, Bradley Steven Perry, is also a familiar face to television audiences, having played Gabe Duncan in the Disney Channel series Good Luck Charlie from 2010 to 2014.
A Milestone for the Original Cast
At 50 years old, Candace Cameron Bure joins the ranks of grandmothers ahead of her co-stars from Full House. Jodie Sweetin, who played the middle child Stephanie, and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who shared the role of the youngest daughter Michelle, have not yet announced pregnancies for their children.
This news highlights the generational shift within the Full House family, transitioning from the fictional Tanners’ parenting days in the 1980s and 90s to a new era of legacy and family expansion.
For fans who grew up watching the Tanners, seeing Candace Cameron Bure become a grandmother marks a poignant reminder of how quickly time moves on and off the screen.
