John Goodman has confirmed that he hasn’t spoken to his former co-star Roseanne Barr in nearly eight years, marking a quiet but definitive rift between the longtime sitcom collaborators. The pair, once the heart of the beloved television show Roseanne, last communicated shortly before the reboot’s abrupt cancellation in 2018.
Reflecting on their time together, Goodman said the two had a natural chemistry and often made each other laugh during filming. Despite fond memories, he admitted he doesn’t believe Barr is interested in reconnecting. Their friendship seemed to dissolve quietly in the aftermath of Barr’s removal from the show, following controversy that led to her character being written off and the launch of the spinoff series The Conners.The original series, which ran from the late 1980s into the late 1990s, made household names of both actors and captivated audiences with its portrayal of working-class American life. Though The Conners continued to find success without its original lead, Goodman’s recent remarks shed light on the lingering personal distance between two of TV’s most iconic co-stars.As The Conners nears the end of its run, Goodman’s reflection adds a bittersweet note to a partnership that once defined a generation of television.