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Kirk Cameron and his little sister Candace Cameron Bure have been in the spotlight since they were kids.

“So, I really learned how a sitcom worked before I started ‘Full House.'”

Kirk Cameron and Candace Cameron smiling (1989)

When she joined the “Full House” cast, she was pleased to find a similarly positive experience.

Tanner on “Full House” from 1987 until 1995.

By the time Kirk made a cameo as D.J.

Young Candace Cameron and Kirk Cameron posing for photos in split image

Regardless, he still likes to say his younger sibling helped him score the part.

“I didn’t even have to audition for that,” he joked.

“I just got on because I knew somebody.”

Kirk Cameron in a Full House scene

What’s more, Kirk and Candace’s parents appeared as extras in the episode.

Impressively, the Cameron family kept work and home life separate.

“I don’t think we ever talked about it,” Candace revealed.

Kirk Cameron and Candace Cameron Bure with their family

“Once we were home … it was chores and family.”

However, the siblings were not raised in a devout Christian family.

In fact,Kirk has said he was an atheist before converting to Christianity as a teenager.

Kirk Cameron and Chelsea Cameron smiling

“I grew up in a home where we didn’t go to church.

I didn’t believe in God.

I was a staunch atheist for most of my life.

Kirk Cameron and Andrea Barber in Fuller House

I thought I was just too smart to believe in a fairy tale like that.”

(Kirk was also one of the stars of the movie series based on the books.)

“I did not attend any recent caroling events.

Candace Cameron Bure smiling in NYC

I believe respectful dialogue is the key to being heard.”

“; Kirk noted he was looking forward to having his wife all to himself again.

Sure enough, in September of 2024, Kirk welcomed his first granddaughter.

Candace Cameron with her husband and kids at a premiere

During the chat, Kirk was candid about his admiration for his younger sister.

“That’s a huge encouragement even to your big brother,” he said.

I’ve just, as your little sister, watched you and have been so proud of you.”

Kirk Cameron and Candace Cameron Bure on Takeaways

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Kirk Cameron smiling n NYC

Kirk Cameron and Candace Cameron Bure in an interview