Let's rewind to three months ago when the TV world was shaken by the sudden cancellation of the rebooted hit sitcom 'Roseanne.' The reason? Roseanne Barr's inflammatory and racist tweets. Now, John Goodman, who played her on-screen husband Dan Conner, is finally speaking up after initially choosing silence. The legendary actor recently opened up in an interview with The Times, sharing his thoughts on the situation and his co-star.
John Goodman Defends Roseanne Barr Amid Controversy
John, known for his laid-back demeanor, made it crystal clear in his recent interview: "I know, I know, for a fact that she's not a racist." His words carry weight, as he's had the opportunity to work closely with Roseanne for years. The show's abrupt end came after Roseanne compared former Obama aide Valerie Jarrett to an ape in a now-infamous tweet. ABC wasted no time in pulling the plug on the reboot, leaving fans and cast members stunned.
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John admitted that the cancellation of the show hit him hard, emotionally and mentally. "I was broken-hearted," he confessed. "I went through a period, about a month, where I was very depressed. That had a great deal to do with it, more than I wanted to admit." It's clear that losing the show wasn't just about losing a job; it was about losing a piece of his life and a cherished creative outlet.
Struggles Behind the Scenes
John has always been open about the personal battles he's faced, and in a recent interview, he delved into how his past struggles with alcoholism and stress affected his time on 'Roseanne.' "I got complacent and ungrateful," he revealed. "And after nine years—eight years, I wanted to leave the show. I handled it like I did everything else, by sittin' on a bar stool. And that made it worse." It's a raw and honest look at the pressures of fame and the personal demons that can creep up even in the midst of success.
But here's the silver lining: John will have the opportunity to reprise his iconic role as Dan Conner in the upcoming spin-off, 'The Conners.' And guess what? He owes this chance to Roseanne herself. "She had to sign a paper saying that she relinquished all her rights to the show so that we could go on," the 66-year-old shared. "I sent her an email and thanked her for that. I did not hear anything back, but she was going through hell at the time. And she’s still going through hell." It's a touching moment that highlights the complexity of their professional and personal relationship.
