In 2018, shortly after the premiere of the “Roseanne” revival, Roseanne Barr stirred up controversy after getting into an online feud with Valerie Jarrett, one of President Barack Obama’s former advisors. In a since-deleted tweet, Barr hurled racist comments at Jarrett, sparking backlash from many stars across the industry. ABC also subsequently canceled “Roseanne,” noting that Barr’s comment was against the network’s values. “Roseanne’s Twitter statement is abhorrent, repugnant, and inconsistent with our values, and we have decided to cancel her show,” ABC explained in a statement.
Amid the backlash, however, Goodman’s love and support for his on-screen wife never wavered. In an interview, Goodman shared his opinion about Barr’s scandal, defending her from the racism allegations she had since faced. “I know, I know, for a fact that she’s not a racist,” he said (via E! News). The “Barton Fink” actor also touched on ABC’s response to the scandal, hinting at a bit of disappointment in how the network handled it. “I’ll put it this way, I was surprised at the response…And that’s probably all I should say about it,” he explained.
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Given the backlash she faced following the scandal, Barr couldn’t have been more grateful for Goodman’s support — so much so that it moved her to tears. “I love him. So sweet of him to do that. So nice. Because he does know me,” she told ET in 2018.
