Roseanne Barr Lashes Out at Co-Stars
On Monday, comedian and actress Roseanne Barr tweeted out a racist comment about Valerie Jarrett, a former adviser to President Obama. Thousands of people were shocked and took to social media to condemn Barr and her statement - including her co-stars Michael Fishman and Sara Gilbert.
Gilbert, who played Darlene on Roseanne, was the first to react to Barr's offensive comment. The 43-year-old called Barr's statement about Jarrett "abhorrent." She also said she disapproved of it "to say the least."
Roseanne’s recent comments about Valerie Jarrett, and so much more, are abhorrent and do not reflect the beliefs of our cast and crew or anyone associated with our show. I am disappointed in her actions to say the least.
- sara gilbert (@THEsaragilbert) May 29, 2018
While Gilbert did not advocate for Roseanne to be canceled, she did want to make it clear that Roseanne "is separate and apart from the opinions and words of one cast member."
This is incredibly sad and difficult for all of us, as we’ve created a show that we believe in, are proud of, and that audiences love- one that is separate and apart from the opinions and words of one cast member.
- sara gilbert (@THEsaragilbert) May 29, 2018
After news broke that ABC was indeed canceling the Roseanne reboot, Fishman, 36, who played D.J. on the show, said he was "devastated" and "condemned" the comment Barr made. He went on to say: “My character was designed to represent the inclusive nature of my views … we must stand up against bias, hatred, bigotry and ignorance to make society a better place for all.”
- Michael Fishman (@ReelMFishman) May 29, 2018
Apparently, Barr did not take her co-stars' reactions lightly. She responded to Gilbert's tweet by saying "Wow! Unreal!"
Wow! unreal.
- Roseanne Barr (@therealroseanne) May 30, 2018
Barr then replied to a fan by saying she understood Gilbert's position, but was a bit "shocked" by it.
no, I understand her position and why she said what she said. i forgive her. It just shocked me a bit, but I indeed fucked up.
- Roseanne Barr (@therealroseanne) May 30, 2018
As for Fishman's comment, Barr said he threw her "under the bus."
i created the platform for that inclusivity and you know https://t.co/hViHPX2ZUb. You throw me under the bus. nice!
- Roseanne Barr (@therealroseanne) May 30, 2018
Barr, Gilbert, and Fishman have known each other since Roseanne originally aired in 1988. Barr responded to the show's cancellation on Tuesday night, asking fans not to defend her because what she did was "unforgivable."
Just like when Hitler Ambien invaded Poland pic.twitter.com/J5idn1U3Hd
- Zack Bornstein (@ZackBornstein) May 30, 2018
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