'Roseanne' Star Michael Fishman Sends Clear Message to Roseanne Barr's Attack

TV Insider • November 4, 2026 • entertainment

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Michael Fishman, who played D.J. Conner on Roseanne, reaffirmed his love and care for Roseanne Barr despite their public feud following the 2018 Roseanne reboot cancellation due to Barr’s racist tweet.
Fishman emphasized the importance of setting personal boundaries and maintaining respect even when disagreeing with loved ones, highlighting that disagreement does not equate to a lack of love.
Barr had previously insulted Fishman on her podcast after he supported the reboot’s cancellation, but Fishman stated he has never publicly spoken negatively about her and remains open to communication.
The original Roseanne sitcom aired from 1988 to 1997, with a revival in 2018 that was canceled shortly after Barr’s controversial tweet; its spinoff, The Conners, ran from 2018 to 2025.