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Michael Fishman Says He Still Cares About Roseanne Barr Despite Disagreements
Michael Fishman says he still loves and cares for Roseanne Barr, his former TV mother on the sitcom Roseanne.
They first worked together on the show from 1988 to 1996 and reunited for its 2018 reboot.
The reboot became The Conners after Barr left the series following offensive social media posts.
Barr recently criticized Fishman for saying there was good reason for the reboot to be cancelled.
Fishman says they disagree but he has not spoken negatively about her publicly, and he has reached out to offer support.
He says love does not require agreement, while people also need to set boundaries and be clear about their beliefs.
Fishman says Barr can contact him, and he will not refuse to communicate.
Michael Fishman said he still loves and cares about Roseanne Barr despite disagreements between them.
Fishman said Barr’s criticism followed his comments that the 2018 Roseanne reboot had a good reason to be cancelled after her offensive social media posts.
He said people can disagree with family members without stopping loving them, while also setting boundaries about their beliefs.
Fishman said he has reached out to support Barr and remains open to communication.
- Who
- Michael Fishman and Roseanne Barr.
- What
- Fishman said he still loves and cares about Barr despite their disagreements.
- When
- In an interview published on November 3, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Barr criticized Fishman after he said the 2018 Roseanne reboot had a good reason to be cancelled following her offensive social media posts.
Roseanne Barr
Michael Fishman
The reboot's cancellation
Roseanne Barr
Barr criticized Fishman for saying the 2018 reboot had a good reason to be cancelled.
Michael Fishman
Fishman said the reboot had a good reason to be cancelled following Barr's offensive social media posts.
Fishman and Barr first starred together on Roseanne.
Fishman and Barr starred together on the Roseanne reboot.
The reboot became The Conners.
Barr criticized Fishman for saying the reboot had a good reason to be cancelled following her offensive social media posts.
- First Roseanne run
- 1988–1996
- Reboot
- 2018
- Reboot's later title
- The Conners
- Fishman's age
- 45
- Interview outlet
- E! News
What people are saying
I'm always going to love her
It does not mean we agree all the time. And the truth about that is just because you don't agree, it doesn't mean you stop loving each other.
I've reached out to give her support and care about her