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Emmy-winning comedian and sitcom star
She created and starred in the groundbreaking sitcom Roseanne, which portrayed working-class American family life with unprecedented authenticity and earned her an Emmy and Golden Globe.
Roseanne Barr, born November 3, 1952, is a Scorpio comedian, actress, and writer who rose from Denver comedy clubs to become one of television's most influential voices. She won an Emmy and Golden Globe for her groundbreaking sitcom Roseanne (1988-1997), which returned in 2018 but was canceled after she posted a controversial tweet. She continues performing stand-up comedy and released her special Cancel This! on Fox Nation in 2023.
Roseanne Barr grew up in a working-class Jewish family in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she worked as a dishwasher and waitress before moving to Colorado in 1970. She began performing stand-up comedy in Denver clubs in the early 1980s, developing her signature 'domestic goddess' persona that resonated with everyday women. Her breakthrough came with appearances at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles and on The Tonight Show in 1985, which launched her national career.
Roseanne Barr has been married three times: to Bill Pentland (1974-1990, three children), actor Tom Arnold (1990-1994), and Ben Thomas (1995-2002, one child). Since 2003, she has been in a relationship with her partner Johnny Argent. She has five children total and lives on a macadamia nut farm in Hawaii, maintaining strong connections to her Jewish heritage and Hebrew name רוזאן בר.
Born November 3, 1952, making her a Scorpio known for intensity and outspokenness.
Ran for President of the United States in 2012 on the Peace and Freedom Party ticket, receiving 67,326 votes.
Became the first woman to have a number-one rated sitcom centered around her own vision and persona.
Her infamous 1990 rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at a baseball game drew criticism from President George H.W. Bush who called it disgraceful.
Earned $40 million for the final two seasons of Roseanne, making her the second-highest-paid woman in show business after Oprah Winfrey.
The thing women have yet to learn is nobody gives you power. You just take it.
I'm not going to vacuum until Sears makes one you can ride on.
Women complain about PMS, but I think of it as the only time of the month when I can be myself.
Born November 3 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to a Jewish family.
Moved to Colorado at age 18, beginning her independent life and comedy journey.
Married Bill Pentland, her first husband, with whom she had three children.
Made breakthrough appearance on The Tonight Show, launching her national career.
Sitcom Roseanne premiered on ABC, watched by 21.4 million households in its debut.
Married actor Tom Arnold and performed controversial national anthem at baseball game.
Won Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Roseanne.
Original run of Roseanne ended after nine successful seasons on ABC.
Began relationship with Johnny Argent, her current long-term partner.
Ran for President of the United States on the Peace and Freedom Party ticket.
Roseanne revival premiered to strong ratings but was canceled in May after her controversial tweet.
Released comedy special Cancel This! on Fox Nation, continuing her stand-up career.