Roseanne Barr is an American actress, comedian, and writer best known for her breakthrough role on the television sitcom “Roseanne,” aired from 1988 to 1997 and was revived in 2018.
Born on November 3, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah, she transformed the image of working-class women on television through her sharp, humorous portrayal of family life.
Barr’s comedy often draws from her own experiences as a mother and wife, allowing her to connect with audiences while challenging social norms.
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- Full name: Roseanne Cherrie Barr
- Date of birth: November 3, 1952
- Age: 73 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Actor, comedian, writer, producer
- Height: Not applicable
- Parents: Jerome Hershel Barr, Helen Davis
- Siblings: Geraldine Barr, Ben Barr and Stephanie Barr
- Spouse: Tom Arnold (1990-1994), Ben Thomas (1995-2002)
- Children: Jessica Rosen Arnold, Jennifer Arnold, Jake Thomas
- Relationship status: N/A
- Religion: Jewish
- Ethnicity: Not applicable
- Net worth: 80 million USD
Early life and education
Roseanne Barr is currently aged 73. She was born on November 3, 1952 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Raised in a working-class Jewish family, Barr is the second of four children; she has three siblings: Geraldine Barr, Ben Barr and Stephanie Barr. Her father worked as a salesman while her mother was a housewife.
At age 17, Barr moved to Colorado, where she got married and started a family. Despite the challenges of being a young mother, she pursued her passion for comedy by performing at local clubs. In the early 1980s, she began honing her acting abilities as a “domestic goddess,” using her experiences as a mother to create humorous and relatable material.
Personal life
Roseanne Barr was married to comedian Tom Arnold from 1990 until their divorce in 1994. Their relationship often took place in the public eye and influenced her comedic material during that time. After Arnold, Barr married Ben Thomas in 1995; they had a son together before divorcing in 2002.
Barr has three children from previous relationships: Jessica Rosen and Jennifer from her first marriage and Jake from her marriage to Thomas. Throughout her life, she has been open about her struggles with mental health issues and has used her platform to advocate for mental health awareness.
Career
Roseanne Barr’s career started with the success of “Roseanne,” debuted in 1988. The film was groundbreaking for its depiction of a working-class family dealing with real-life issues such as financial hardship, parenting challenges, and social issues . Barr’s performance earned her critical acclaim and numerous awards, including an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
Besides “Roseanne,” Barr is held “The Roseanne Show,” a talk show that aired from 1998 to 2000. She also starred in reality series “Roseanne’s County” (2011), about her life as a macadamia nut farmer in Hawaii. Throughout her career, she has appeared in several films including “She-Devil” (1989) et “Even the cowgirls feel sad” (1993).
Barr’s career has not been without challenges; She faced backlash after controversial comments made on social media led to the show’s cancellation. “Roseanne” rebooted in 2018.
prize
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (1993)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy (1994)
- Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Female TV Star (1990)
- Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (1995)
Net worth
Roseanne Barr’s net worth is estimated at $80 million. Her wealth mainly comes from her successful television career, stand-up comedy tours, book sales, and various entertainment projects.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @roseannebarr
- Twitter name: @therealroseanne
Cinema
- Roseanne
- The Roseanne Show
- Roseanne’s nuts
- She-Devil
- Even the Cowgirls feel sad
- Ashen
Book
- Roseanne: My life as a woman
- My life
- Roseanarchy: Dispatch from the Nut Farm
