Gina Heslop
Roseanne Barr, the former star of the hit show “Roseanne,” has made a triumphant return to Hollywood after nearly five years of exile. The actress, now 70 years old, has reemerged with a new comedy show titled “Roseanne Barr: Cancel This!” and a documentary chronicling her career.
Barr’s comeback follows a period of turmoil in her life. In 2018, she made an insensitive comment about Valerie Jarrett, a presidential adviser, which resulted in the cancellation of the “Roseanne” reboot just as it was gaining popularity. Barr described the aftermath as losing everything, feeling personally attacked when her character was killed off.
However, Barr refused to be defeated. Despite facing silence and rejection, she persisted and sought a chance to apologize and explain her actions, which was denied by studio executives. Barr found solace in reducing her Twitter presence and focusing on Instagram, where fans showed support for her new look and confidence.
In a recent Instagram post, Barr shared a photo showcasing her long hair and makeup, receiving compliments from followers. She even playfully flirted with A$AP Rocky, Rihanna’s boyfriend, in a comment. Meanwhile, her former TV daughter, Sara Gilbert, who played a pivotal role in the show’s reboot, responded to Barr’s explosive tweet, distancing herself from Barr’s views and expressing her disappointment.
Barr revealed that being canceled took a toll on her, making her feel alone and attacked from all sides. She described the experience as a witch-burning and terrifying, comparing it to dying multiple times. Despite the hardships, Barr expressed gratitude for her comeback while acknowledging the lasting impact of the ordeal.
The story also explores Gilbert’s response to Barr’s controversial tweet. Gilbert made it clear that she disagreed with Barr’s views and emphasized that the show’s cast and crew didn’t share those sentiments. Barr, however, blamed Gilbert for “destroying” the show and her life, while Gilbert maintained that her intention was never to harm Barr, as she considered her family.
As Barr makes her return to the spotlight, she carries with her the scars of cancellation but also a newfound resilience and determination to rebuild her career.
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