Roseanne Barr hasn’t spoken to TV sister Laurie Metcalf since show’s cancellation
Laurie Metcalf revealed in a recent interview that she has not spoken to her former 'Roseanne' co-star Roseanne Barr since the show's 2018 cancellation following Barr's racist tweet. Metcalf described the lack of contact as uneventful, stating they simply haven't reconnected since the reboot ended. The original sitcom aired from 1988 to 1997 and was revived in 2018 before being canceled after one successful season due to controversy surrounding Barr's comments.
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Roseanne Barr Roseanne Barr hasn’t spoken to TV sister Laurie Metcalf since show’s cancellation Metcalf says she was 'intimidated' by Barr's self-made success when they first met on the original sitcom By Ashley Hume Fox News Published April 29, 2026 11:38am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Roseanne Barr lives out her Texas dreams despite tractor accident Roseanne Barr told Fox News Digital that living in Texas has been a "dream come true." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Laurie Metcalf is shedding light on her relationship with former co-star Roseanne Barr years after the "Roseanne" reboot was rocked by the actress's firing.
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