Roseanne Barr

Roseanne Barr Born: November 3, 1952 (age 72), Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Occupation: Actress, comedian, writer, producer

Roseanne Cherrie Barr is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer known for her groundbreaking sitcom Roseanne (1988–1997, 2018), which portrayed the lives of a working-class American family. She began her career in stand-up comedy during the 1980s, gaining acclaim for her brash, observational humor and feminist perspective. Her work on Roseanne earned her an Emmy and a Golden Globe for Best Actress.

Barr has also been a vocal advocate for various social and political issues, including women’s rights and economic justice. She briefly entered politics, running for president as the Peace and Freedom Party candidate in 2012.

Controversies Barr’s career has been marked by several controversies. In 1990, her performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at a baseball game, which she sang off-key and concluded with a gesture some found offensive, drew widespread criticism. In 2018, she faced backlash after posting a tweet widely condemned as racist, leading to the cancellation of the reboot of Roseanne. Barr later apologized, attributing the comment to a misunderstanding and claiming she was under the influence of medication at the time.

Despite these controversies, Barr remains a significant and polarizing figure in American entertainment, known for her contributions to television comedy and her unfiltered approach to public discourse.

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