“That pains me in my heart to think that someone who is gay would think that I don't love them and care about them.”

American actor, author, evangelist, television host, documentarian, and producer

Kirk Thomas Cameron is an American actor, author, evangelist, television host, documentarian, and producer. He first became widely known as a teen actor for playing Mike Seaver on the ABC sitcom Growing Pains from 1985 to 1992, a role that brought him two Golden Globe nominations. He later built a career across film and television while also working as a writer and Christian evangelist. His public work has often centered on faith, family, and values, reflecting the role he has taken on beyond acting.