On Monday, Barr shared a since-deleted racist attack on formerBarack ObamaadvisorValerie Jarrett, who is black,comparing her to an ape. ABC cancelledRoseannehours later.
Goodman, who assured fans that “everything’s fine” with him, said that he’s not familiar with Twitter and had no comment about the controversy.
“I don’t know anything about it,” he said. “I don’t read it.”
The Big Lebowskistar also shrugged off rumors thatRoseannewould no longer be eligible for Emmys. (Goodman won the award for outstanding guest actor in a drama series forStudio 60 on the Sunset Stripin 2007, but never took home the trophy for his seven nominations for his role as Dan Conner, according toIMDB.)
“I wasn’t gonna get an Emmy anyway,” he said. “I’ve been up there [10] times already, and if I didn’t get one, I’m not gonna get one.”
OtherRoseannecast members have shared their reactions to the show’s cancellationon social media.
Fishman added, “I condemn these statements vehemently. They are reprehensible and intolerable, contradicting my beliefs and outlook on life and society. I have always lived and taught my children to be inclusive. I believe our show strived to embrace different backgrounds and opinions, through open dialogue.”
Barr, 65, responded to Fishman, 36, early Wednesday, writing, “I created the platform for that inclusivity and you know it. You throw me under the bus. nice!”
Barr replied, “Wow! unreal.”
Later on Wednesday, Barr praised Goodman on Twitter, writing of he and fellowRoseannestar Laurie Metcalf, “I just wish ABC had not thrown two of the greatest actors in the world out with me-Laurie and John. I’m so sick over this-they will never have better character actors on their network.”
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A source told PEOPLE thatBarr is “in deep darkness and is very remorseful”following the scandal.
“Being a comedian, she writes stuff she thinks is funny, but it’s always misunderstood. She’s not intentionally hurtful,” the insider said. “They all loved each other on theRoseanneset. It really was one big happy family.”
source: people.com
