Roseanne Barr, renowned for her sitcom, has faced significant challenges in Hollywood. Five years ago, she was abruptly dismissed from her show, leading to a profound sense of hopelessness. She expressed how the experience devastated her, but she has since returned to the spotlight with a comedy special, “Roseanne Barr: Can This!” and a forthcoming documentary, “Who Is Roseanne Barr?”

The dismissal stemmed from a controversial tweet about Valerie Jarrett, a former adviser to President Obama. Barr wanted to apologize but was denied the opportunity by executives. She felt unjustly treated and believes she lost her livelihood as a result. Despite this, she plans to re-enter Hollywood ambitiously.

Sara Gilbert, her former co-star, contributed to her distress by publicly denouncing her on Twitter just before the show’s cancellation. Barr felt betrayed, stating that Gilbert “destroyed” her life with that tweet.

Reflecting on Hollywood’s double standards, Barr expressed shock over losing everything despite her show’s success, contrasting with male actors facing less severe consequences for similar or worse actions.

Barr has struggled with the aftermath but now feels more hopeful about the future, despite enduring significant personal and professional setbacks.