John Goodman reveals the last time he talked with Roseanne Barr

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12 Jul 2025 • 8:26 AM MYT
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  • John Goodman has disclosed that he has not communicated with his former Roseanne co-star, Roseanne Barr, for nearly a decade.
  • Goodman and Barr starred together for nine seasons on the original Roseanne sitcom, which began in 1988, and Goodman recalled their instant on-screen chemistry.
  • Goodman recently wrapped The Conners, a spin-off series that continued the family's story after Barr's character was written out following a controversial tweet.
  • Despite the long silence, Goodman stated that Barr's absence did not hinder the production of The Conners, praising the cast.
  • The series finale of The Conners featured Goodman's character Dan visiting Roseanne's grave, and Goodman himself broke the fourth wall in the show's closing moments.

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