John Goodman Confirms Seven-Year Estrangement From Roseanne Barr

John Goodman revealed in a recent interview that he and Roseanne Barr, former co-stars on the iconic sitcom Roseanne, have not spoken for about seven or eight years following the cancellation of the show's 2018 reboot. The reboot was abruptly canceled after Barr made racist comments on social media, leading to her firing and the subsequent creation of the spinoff series The Conners, which Goodman continued without her. Goodman expressed doubt that Barr wants to reconnect and noted their estrangement despite their early chemistry and success, recalling how they 'hit it off from jump street' and that the original show drew massive audiences in the late 1980s and 1990s. The Conners ran for seven seasons after Barr's departure, with Goodman appreciating the cast and enjoying his role until the show's conclusion. Barr acknowledged her controversial tweets but did not apologize, stating she felt compelled by a higher power to make them. Despite the personal distance, Goodman fondly remembers the fun they had working together during the show's initial run.