Roseanne Barr’s Most Controversial Moments
Roseanne Barr is no stranger to controversy.
Long before ABC chose to cancel the reboot of Roseanne in 2018, the actress made headlines for a variety of reasons including a controversial National Anthem performance and a run for president.
Years after Barr’s Roseanne character was killed off The Conners, Us Weekly learned exclusive details about her private life in Texas, where she lives with her son Jake Pentland and his family.
In addition to working on “The Roseanne Barr” podcast, Barr spends her days spoiling her grandchildren, exploring the family’s large property and trying to stay out of trouble.
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“We have 30 acres and live up in what they call ‘Hill Country,’” Pentland shared with Us in April 2025. “Roseanne also drives the tractor often, which allows her to mow the lawn. She drives around. She occasionally runs into trees, but just keeps the yard up.”
Regardless of where she calls home, Barr can’t help but make a few headlines for her actions and beliefs. Keeping reading as Us Weekly takes a look back at some of the star’s most shocking and controversial moments through the years.
