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Jake Pentland, Barr’s son, claims The Conners cast conspired to cancel the Roseanne revival after Barr’s controversial 2018 tweets, saying they didn’t ask what she meant or let her publicly defend herself; Michael Fishman has argued the reboot was rightfully canceled, and The Conners aired through 2025.
Michael Fishman denounces social-media defenders of Roseanne Barr’s racist 2018 tweet, arguing that the cancellation was justified and that defending Barr perpetuates a lie; he notes ongoing backlash as the series continued without Barr.
Michael Fishman, who played Roseanne’s son, defended the 2018 cancellation of the Roseanne reboot in a tearful Instagram post, saying there was no joke to justify Roseanne Barr’s controversial posts and that the show was rightfully canceled; he pushed back against supporters who blamed ‘woke culture’ and urged accountability for dehumanizing rhetoric.
Michael Fishman, who played D.J. Conner on Roseanne and its spinoff The Conners, called out a fan defending Roseanne Barr as “ignorant and inaccurate” and said the show was rightfully canceled after Barr’s racist remark about Valerie Jarrett. Barr later replied to his post, and Fishman said he won’t dwell on the controversy, reiterating his compassion for Barr while standing by the cancellation and the show’s evolution.
Michael Fishman, who played Roseanne’s son DJ Conner, pushes back against the idea that Roseanne Barr’s firing and the revival’s cancellation were unjust, emphasizing that words carry real-world consequences. He condemns Barr’s 2018 tweet as indefensible while expressing compassion for her, notes that the show was rightfully canceled and The Conners continued without Barr, and calls for responsibility in how comedians wield free speech.
Roseanne Barr says she felt betrayed when John Goodman reduced his appearances on the show, though she remained professional; she notes the behind‑the‑scenes dynamics, including Goodman’s limited role (about six of 24 episodes), the 2018 reboot, and the later spinoff The Conners.
Roseanne Barr says John Goodman’s decision to scale back his appearances on The Roseanne left her feeling betrayed; she learned of the move from producers rather than his agent and stayed professional on set, with the piece noting the show's reboot and the subsequent spin-off The Conners.
John Goodman revealed he has not spoken to Roseanne Barr for about seven or eight years and expressed regret over the show's cancellation following Barr's racist comments in 2018. Despite their estrangement, Goodman fondly remembers their on-screen chemistry and the show's success during its run.
John Goodman revealed he hasn't spoken to Roseanne Barr in years and doesn't expect to again, reflecting on their past work together on the 'Roseanne' show and its spin-off 'The Connors,' which continued after Barr's controversial comments led to her firing.
John Goodman revealed he has not spoken to Roseanne Barr in years and doubts she would want to reconnect, highlighting a strained relationship following their work on the Roseanne series and its spinoff The Conners, amid past conflicts and Barr's public comments about him.
John Goodman revealed he hasn't spoken to Roseanne Barr in about seven or eight years and believes she probably doesn't want to hear from him, highlighting their long-standing falling out and the ongoing controversy surrounding Barr's political views and social media posts.
Roseanne Barr shared a story about giving up her baby for adoption as a teenager, who later believed her mother was Goldie Hawn due to her resemblance, and eventually reunited with her when she was 17. Barr reflected on the emotional journey and their subsequent relationship, highlighting a humorous and heartfelt family story.
Roseanne Barr, 72, revealed that her ex-husband Tom Arnold was the source who tipped off the National Enquirer about her daughter she put up for adoption, which led to their reunion. Barr shared her story on a podcast, expressing gratitude for the tabloid incident that helped her reconnect with her now 53-year-old daughter, despite the complicated history with Arnold.
Roseanne Barr shocked the audience at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Arizona with a rant about "horrible communists" and "Nazi fascists" who she claimed would bring about a Muslim caliphate worldwide. The controversial comedian expressed her support for President Trump and voiced her fear of being sent to a gulag if he loses. Barr's speech received mixed reactions, with some ridiculing her and others expressing support. This is not the first time Barr has made controversial statements, as she previously denied the Holocaust and made offensive remarks about Valerie Jarrett and George Soros.
Comedian Roseanne Barr delivered an incoherent rant at a hard-right conference, claiming a conspiracy of communist Nazis replacing Christian democracies with a Muslim caliphate. Despite her politically sympathetic audience, the room fell into silence as she shouted about the supposed plot. Barr expressed a desire for the truth and criticized both political parties for their alleged corruption.