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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Candace Cameron Bure Stuns Fans With Handstand Photo: 'Like a Boss!'
On Saturday, May 3, actress posted a series of workout photos to her Instagram to remind her fans that "fitness isn't one-size-fits-all" because they show her working out in a variety of ways. The one photo that caught everyone's eye, however, is one of Cameron Bure, 49, and her workout buddy/trainer, Kira Stokes, doing perfect handstands. Her friends and fans alike cannot believe it. "You are so impressive!! 👏👏👏," writes friend and fellow Great American Family actress Danica McKellar. Stokes adds, "Love this, you and US 👯♀️ so much!! These pics brought back so many memories (gosh our handstand game was on point!)…we will be making more for years to come. Cheers to being STOKED FOR LIFE💪." One fan wrote, "Love the band pic and handstand pic!", and another added, "Like a boss with that handstand! 💪🏼(ps: Bike riding forever!😍)." A third fan added, "Thanks for always being so inspiring … both in your fitness and walk with God!! Much love Downunder 🇦🇺🦘🐨." "You're an awesome workout person, Candace and i'm so proud of the way you keep yourself in good shape!! 💪🏋♀️❤️❤️❤️❤️😊," wrote a fourth fan. Cameron Bure also wanted to remind her fans that you just have to "keep moving" every day. "Fitness isn't one-size-fits-all AND it doesn't have to look the same year after year.💪🏼 My workouts have changed so much over time — Pilates, lifting, walking, Kira Stokes Fit App, you name it!! I just try to keep moving and give my body what it needs in each season.🤗 #nationalfitnessday," writes the actress. Cameron Bure can next be seen on Great American Family in the second installment of the Aisley McGregor mystery series, The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case For the Yarn Maker." "We are beyond excited to share the next cozy Ainsley McGregor mystery with our amazing audience of fans and friends. Expect the stakes to be higher, romance to bloom and a clever ending you'd never expect," wrote the Fuller House star on Instagram. The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case For the Yarn Maker premieres May 22 on Pure Flix.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Danica McKellar Talks to Closer — and Calls the Story Her ‘Most Faithful Message' to Date
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways At 50, Danica McKellar is entering a new chapter, one filled with purpose, perspective and profound gratitude. The beloved Wonder Years star recently sat down with Closer Weekly to reflect on life's twists and triumphs, sharing what she calls her 'most faithful message' to date. 'The way we experience our lives is exactly because of what we choose to focus on,' she shares. 'We all get dealt a hand. Some parts are good, some are challenging. But the story we tell ourselves about that hand, that's what defines our life.' It's a truth she's learned over time, through both joy and pain. Danica shared that, for much of her life, she lived in a state of constant worry. 'I used to be a really stressed-out kid,' she admits. 'I thought if I didn't work really hard all the time, I'd fail.' But over the years, Danica's mindset shifted, thanks in part to a spiritual awakening that began in college when she was dating someone in recovery and started attending Al-Anon. 'That's when I heard things like 'Let go and let God' for the first time,' she recalls. 'It opened something in me. I started to realize I didn't have to control everything.' Danica's strength lies in what she's let go of, especially the expectations of Hollywood. After The Wonder Years, she walked away from acting to pursue a degree in mathematics at UCLA, a move that surprised many. 'I needed to know who I was without all the glamor and superficiality,' she explains. Pursuing a math degree at UCLA gave her that chance, and she describes it as 'empowering' and 'grounding.' But when she finished school and began thinking about returning to acting, the fear crept in. 'I worried I made a mistake. I felt like I was behind and had to catch up. What if I couldn't go back?' She began taking roles in indie films, unsure if her career would regain momentum, until she landed a role on The West Wing, which she appeared on for two seasons. 'That show was a turning point. It reminded me that I still had something to offer in the industry,' she says. GettyImages-2206910728 Still, even with her successes, the doubts lingered. 'You second-guess yourself,' she admits. But now, with 12 math books and millions of copies in print, Danica realizes the move was exactly what she needed, she recalls, 'Looking back, I know everything unfolded the way it needed to. I had to step away from Hollywood to come back on my own terms and that made all the difference.' As she looks ahead to the next decade, Danica's vision is simple: more movies, more books and more time with her family. 'Turning 50 is a blessing,' she shares. 'It's made me more committed to my health, my work and my peace.' More recently, a deeper relationship with her faith helped ease the anxiety she once felt every day. 'Three years ago, I came into my faith fully. I used to have a lot of biases about religion, but I've realized it's not about rules, it's about relationship. That changed everything.' That message she shares daily with her 14-year-old son, Draco. She and her ex-husband, Mike Verta, coparent with care and mutual respect,'We really work as a team. And that means putting ego aside and focusing on what's best for him,' she says. Now starring in and producing films for Great American Family Channel and authoring math books for kids, Danica has transitioned from teen stardom to educator and inspiring mother. Her latest book, I Love You 100: A Counting Book Full of Love (available for preorder), marks her 12th math title, teaching little ones to count while reminding them they are loved unconditionally. 'It's about loving your child through every emotion,' she says. 'Happy, sad, angry, it doesn't matter. I love you no matter what.' Danica stays true to herself, "I can't think of another article that was so faithful to my message,' the Wonder Years alum tells Closer of her interview, 'Faith, health, family, coparenting, all the projects I wanted to promote, everything."
New York Post
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘The Wonder Years' star Danica McKellar opens up about escaping Hollywood's ‘superficiality'
Danica McKellar found stardom as the girl next door, Winnie Cooper, on 'The Wonder Years' as a teenager, but by the time the show was over, the actress knew she needed a break from Hollywood. 'When I finished 'The Wonder Years,' I went to UCLA to get a degree in mathematics,' the 50-year-old told Closer Weekly. She continued, 'I stopped acting for four years. I just needed to find out who else I was. For me, the way I could find out was just to do something else and really exercise my brain and let go of all the glamour and superficiality of Hollywood. That was really empowering to me.' After college, McKellar returned to her acting roots on shows like 'Love Boat: The Next Wave,' 'Even Stevens,' and former 'The Wonder Years' co-star Fred Savage's late '90s show 'Working.' But she said when she returned to the industry, she felt like she was trying to 'catch up.' 'I was doing all these independent films that weren't very good,' she admitted. 'Then I started getting some traction. I did 'The West Wing' for a season.' 5 Danica McKellar found stardom on 'The Wonder Years' as a teenager, but by the time the show was over, the actress knew she needed a break from Hollywood. Getty Images McKellar told Closer that even though she knew she 'had to' take a break from acting during college, 'I was still worried about it. What if I can't go back to acting? What if I don't pass the math test?' Along with 'The West Wing,' McKellar also did episodes of 'NCIS,' 'NYPD Blue,' 'How I Met Your Mother,' and 'The Big Bang Theory' before she began to find her stride as a Christmas movie princess. Last fall, McKellar told Fox News Digital that she was excited about her latest holiday movie with Great American Family, 'A Cinderella Christmas Ball,' because it's the first time she's gotten a writing credit on a movie. 5 McKellar starred as Winnie Cooper on 'The Wonder Years.' 5 'I stopped acting for four years. I just needed to find out who else I was. For me, the way I could find out was just to do something else and really exercise my brain and let go of all the glamour and superficiality of Hollywood,' McKellar said. 'This is a wonderful experience for me. It's been amazing because I got to write the script with someone else, but it's the first time my name is on the script for one of these movies, and it's really gratifying,' she said. 'Plus, I get to waltz in it! I love ballroom dance, as I think everybody knows who follows me on social media.' McKellar has been starring in Christmas movies since 2012, when she played the lead in 'Love at the Christmas Table,' and has acted in many since, including 'Crown for Christmas,' 'My Christmas Dream,' 'Coming Home for Christmas,' and 'Christmas at Dollywood.' In her opinion, the popularity of Christmas movies continues to rise because 'people need comfort' and a way to 'escape from this crazy world,' which holiday flicks provide. 5 'When I finished 'The Wonder Years,' I went to UCLA to get a degree in mathematics,' the 50-year-old told Closer Weekly. Getty Images 'More than an escape, it provides a reminder of what human nature can be,' she told Fox News Digital. 'We need that. We need that reminder. We need, yes, the feeling of comfort, but also ideas for how to move forward in a wholesome, earnest kind of way.' In addition to her work, McKellar is passionate about her faith. She said she finally got perspective on her life three years ago when she 'came into' her faith. 5 Since coming back to Hollywood, McKellar is now known as the 'Christmas movie princess.' ©Hallmark Entertainment/Courtesy Everett Collection 'It just hit me like all at once,' she told Closer. 'I had a lot of biases against Christianity for most of my life because of looking at the wars – the Spanish Inquisition.' She said she previously thought of Christianity as some sort of 'evil force that was controlling people,' adding that it's 'really interesting and strange for me to suddenly be talking about Jesus.' McKellar said she realized faith isn't about religion but rather 'having a relationship with God,' which she said for her is about 'letting go and trusting and not thinking that I have to be in charge of everything all the time.'
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Danica McKellar Captivates With 'Amazing' Dancing Skills From 50th Birthday Celebration
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Danica McKellar is showing off her moves. The actress, best known for her role as Winnie Cooper on The Wonder Years, shared a clip to Instagram on May 1, giving fans a glimpse into her 50th birthday celebration. "In honor of #internationaldanceday this week, here's a 1 min snippet from my 50th birthday party a few months ago," she began in the caption, before adding, "Hey, when you love to dance, and you've got a captive audience of family & friends, why not? 😋 "It's my party and I'll dance if I want to..." 😁💃 And oh yeah, "When you get the chance to sit it out or dance... I hope you DANCE." 💞💞 To me, dance energizes my soul, it's a fun challenge, of course great exercise and keeps me young, but I've never quite been able to put my finger on why I love it SO much, and that's okay with me as long as I keep getting to do it. 😁" In the clip, she put her ballroom dancing skills on display with a dance partner, before getting a passionate smooch from her husband, Scott Sveslosky. Fans were taken aback by her incredible talent, with one commenting, "Woohoo!👏👏 Amazing!" "I feel energized just watching you 💃🏻 You are such a beautiful soul" someone else complimented, as another noted, "Absolutely incredible!! 👏👏cheers!!" Not only were the moves garnering attention, but fans chimed in to show appreciation for McKellar's sparkly silver dress. The Hallmark star celebrated her birthday in January with a big bash at Concord Nashville that was attended by Candace Cameron Bure, Bethany Joy Lenz, Melissa Joan Hart, and more stars. Related: Candace Cameron Bure Snaps Pics With 'Ageless Beauty' Danica McKellar Fans who enjoyed seeing her showcase her dance moves may also be interested in her TV film, Swing Into Romance, which features plenty more of it.
Fox News
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
'The Wonder Years' star Danica McKellar on escaping Hollywood 'superficiality'
Danica McKellar found stardom as girl next door, Winnie Cooper, on "The Wonder Years" as a teenager, but by the time the show was over, the actress knew she needed a break from Hollywood. "When I finished 'The Wonder Years,' I went to UCLA to get a degree in mathematics," the 50-year-old told Closer Weekly. She continued, "I stopped acting for four years. I just needed to find out who else I was. For me, the way I could find out was just to do something else and really exercise my brain and let go of all the glamour and superficiality of Hollywood. That was really empowering to me." After college, McKellar returned to her acting roots on shows like "Love Boat: The Next Wave," "Even Stevens" and former "The Wonder Years" co-star Fred Savage's late '90s show "Working." DANICA MCKELLAR BELIEVES PARENTING IS LESS STRESSFUL AFTER FINDING FAITH: 'IT'S IN GOD'S HANDS' But she said when she returned to the industry, she felt like she was trying to "catch up." "I was doing all these independent films that weren't very good," she admitted. "Then I started getting some traction. I did 'The West Wing' for a season." McKellar told Closer that even though she knew she "had to" take a break from acting during college, "I was still worried about it. What if I can't go back to acting? What if I don't pass the math test?" CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Along with "The West Wing," McKellar also did episodes of "NCIS," "NYPD Blue," "How I Met Your Mother" and "The Big Bang Theory" before she began to find her stride as a Christmas movie princess. Last fall, McKellar told Fox News Digital that she was excited about her latest holiday movie with Great American Family, "A Cinderella Christmas Ball," because it's the first time she's gotten a writing credit on a movie. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "This is a wonderful experience for me. It's been amazing, because I got to write the script with someone else, but it's the first time my name is on the script for one of these movies, and it's really gratifying," she said. "Plus, I get to waltz in it! I love ballroom dance, as I think everybody knows who follows me on social media." McKellar has been starring in Christmas movies since 2012, when she played the lead in "Love at the Christmas Table," and has acted in many since, including "Crown for Christmas," "My Christmas Dream," "Coming Home for Christmas" and "Christmas at Dollywood." In her opinion, the popularity of Christmas movies continues to rise because "people need comfort" and a way to "escape from this crazy world," which holiday flicks provide. "More than an escape, it provides a reminder of what human nature can be," she told Fox News Digital. "We need that. We need that reminder. We need, yes, the feeling of comfort, but also ideas for how to move forward in a wholesome, earnest kind of way." In addition to her work, McKellar is passionate about her faith. She said she finally got perspective on her life three years ago when she "came into" her faith. "It just hit me like all at once," she told Closer. "I had a lot of biases against Christianity for most of my life because of looking at the wars – the Spanish Inquisition." She said she previously thought of Christianity as some sort of "evil force that was controlling people," adding that it's "really interesting and strange for me to suddenly be talking about Jesus." McKellar said she realized faith isn't about religion but rather "having a relationship with God," which she said for her is about "letting go and trusting and not thinking that I have to be in charge of everything all the time." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Fox News' Lori Bashian contributed to this report.
