Roseanne Barr's Message About 'The Conners' Series Finale

Background

• Actress Roseanne Barr, aged 72, was written out of the show 'The Conners' in 2018.
• Her exit followed controversial social media posts.
• Barr played the titular role in the original series 'Roseanne' from 1988 to 1997.
• She joined the reboot, 'The Conners,' in 2018 but was quickly removed following a tweet controversy.

Controversial Tweet and Its Aftermath

• In May 2018, Barr posted a tweet comparing Valerie Jarrett, a former aide to Michelle Obama, to the "Muslim Brotherhood & Planet of the Apes."
• Barr's tweet was deleted, and she publicly apologized later.
• ABC condemned Barr's tweet as "abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values" and removed her from the show.

Barr's Reaction to the Finale

• On April 24, 2025, Barr's son and representative, Jake Pentland, released a statement about the show's finale.
• Barr expressed that she and her family were pleased the cast had seven solid seasons from the show she initially built.
• She and her family did not watch any of the reboot after she was ousted and were unaware of the show's conclusion.

Personal Statement and Reflections

• Barr continues to navigate her career post-'The Conners,' reflecting on her experiences and the impact of her past actions.

Related Information

• Roseanne Barr's message follows a pattern of public statements and reactions since her departure, including claims about feeling betrayed by former costars.

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