Jodie Sweetin defends Last Supper drag act after former co-star Candace Bure calls it ‘disgusting’

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jodie Sweetin defends the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony’s drag performance after former co-star Candace Cameron Bure condemned it as “disgusting” and accused it of “mock[ing] the Christian faith” for its depiction of the Last Supper by drag queens.

However, the latest scandal of the 'Full House' alums, who shared the screen from 1987 to 1995 and again from 2016 to 2020, has only added fuel to the fire of their ongoing clash over differing beliefs.

Jodie Sweetin links Olympics drag performance to Dionysus

Jodie Sweetin, 42, shared a graphic on Instagram by activist Matt Bernstein that defended the drag performance.

“The drag queens at the Olympics were recreating the feast of Dionysus, not the Last Supper,” read Bernstein's post.

“And even if you thought it was a Christian reference — what’s the harm?” the graphic stated.

“Why is it a ‘parody’ and not a tribute? Can drag queens not be Christian too?” Bernstein captioned the carousel, which included slides showcasing critiques from Elon Musk and Piers Morgan, with the phrase, “Not the Last Supper, but THEY ATE.”

The 'A Cozy Christmas Inn' actress echoed the activist sentiment by reposting a video from comedian Walter Masterson, who explained the performance link to Dionysus.

“Tell me you don’t know about art or history without TELLING me you don’t know about art or history,” Sweetin wrote.

Despite acknowledging the Dionysus reference, Bure, 48, stood by her criticism, questioning how it aligns with the Olympics’ mission to unify the world through sports and whether it is suitable for children. 

“Many have tried to correct me saying it wasn’t about an interpretation of DaVinci’s The Last Supper, but a Greek god and the festival of Dionysus,” the 'Unsung Hero' star said, adding that Dionysus “is a god of lust, insanity, religious ecstasy, ritual madnes [sic] etc.”

“I still don’t see how that relates to unifying the world through competitive sports and acceptable for children to watch. In any case, I’m not buying it.”

Jodie Sweetin and Candace Bure's past feud 

This latest clash adds to the ongoing tension between the two, fueled by Jodie Sweetin’s support for LGBTQIA+ rights and her disappointment over a film deal with Candace Bure’s network.

In November 2022, Sweetin unfollowed Bure on Instagram after the former Hallmark Channel star labeled gay marriage as non-traditional and not the “focus” of Great American Media, where she serves as chief content officer.

When JoJo Siwa criticized Bure for "excluding LGBTQIA+" stories from her movies, Sweetin showed support to the 21-year-old pop star, commenting on Instagram, “You know I love you ❤️❤️," per Page Six.

The following year, Sweetin expressed disappointment to People after discovering that one of her independent films had been sold to Bure’s network without her knowledge.

In response to the backlash, Bure defended herself in a 2023 episode of the 'Unapologetic with Julie Jeffress Sadler' podcast, saying, “[Speaking up amid cancel culture is] hard, no matter what. Especially when you are a compassionate person and you have a heart for people. But it’s important that we speak truth in love.”

Internet reacts to Jodie Sweetin’s defense of Olympics drag performance

Social media is abuzz with strong reactions to Jodie Sweetin’s defense of the Paris Olympics 2024 drag performance, particularly following criticism from her former co-star Candace Cameron Bure.

"Those 2 are night and day," said a user.

"Jodie Sweetin who attacked cops? Get a life," another said.

"Shut up Stephanie. We still don't care what you have to say," a third user commented, referencing Sweetin’s on-screen character, Stephanie Tanner, from 'Fuller House'.

"What's the cost of mocking God," read a tweet.

"Never was too smart," penned a user.

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