Roseanne Barr Breaks Her Silence: “I Felt Like I Died Many Times” After Career Collapse – And Now She’s Plotting a Comeback
After a fiery and controversial exit from television, Roseanne Barr is finally opening up about the emotional fallout of her public downfall — and the former co-star she says played a painful role in it all.
In 2018, Barr’s career took a massive hit when a racially insensitive tweet ignited a firestorm, leading to the sudden cancellation of her rebooted sitcom Roseanne. The backlash was swift and unforgiving, leaving Barr feeling abandoned not just by Hollywood, but by the very people she once called friends — including Sara Gilbert, who publicly condemned her. The betrayal cut deep. Barr later confronted Gilbert face-to-face, a moment that reportedly brought some of the criticism to a halt.
In the wake of the scandal, Barr vanished from the spotlight, retreating to the quiet sanctuary of her 47-acre farm in Hawaii. On social media, she began sharing glimpses of her rustic life — filled with family, nature, and simplicity. It’s here, away from the chaos of fame, that she found space to breathe, reflect, and begin to heal.
Now, with her wounds slowly mending, Barr is channeling her experiences into something new — a dark comedy inspired by her own rollercoaster journey. She’s ready to return to television on her own terms, unapologetic and unfiltered, with the sharp-edged humor that made her famous.
Her personal life has been just as complex — three marriages, five children, and a lifetime of highs and lows. But through it all, she’s remained fiercely grounded, leaning on family and finding strength in the land she calls home.
With a new series in the works and a refreshed perspective, Roseanne Barr may have been knocked down — but she’s far from finished.