Roseanne Barr has made new claims that ABC executives monitored her closely before her high-profile dismissal from the network in 2018, alleging the company was looking for a reason to end her contract due to her political views.
Barr was removed from her hit show after posting a controversial tweet about former Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett. While the tweet led to widespread backlash and the abrupt cancellation of the “Roseanne” reboot, Barr now insists it was misinterpreted and was intended as political commentary rather than a racial insult.
In a recent interview, she criticized the culture that led to her firing, saying the network caved to pressure from what she called a “cancel mob.” Barr also pointed to ongoing tensions behind the scenes, claiming her creative contributions were often ignored and that she faced resistance when trying to focus on working-class issues.
Barr is currently living on a ranch in Texas and preparing to release a new documentary titled Roseanne Barr is America, scheduled to premiere on June 10. The film is expected to highlight her side of the story and reflect on her rise, fall, and return to the public eye.