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John Goodman admits feeling 'frightened' after sudden fame
John Goodman says he was 'frightened' by sudden fame after 'Roseanne' success.
In brief
John Goodman says he was 'frightened' by sudden fame after 'Roseanne' success. John Goodman admitted feeling 'frightened' by the rapid fame he gained from his role in 'Roseanne' and other projects. Originally reported by Fox News.
John Goodman on sudden fame
John Goodman admitted he felt 'frightened' by the level of fame he achieved after starring in 'Roseanne' and other projects.
“I wish I would have taken to it better, I didn't. I was frightened … I'm my own worst enemy, by far.”
Career shift in late '80s and early '90s
Goodman shifted from independent acting to celebrity status after his career picked up in the late '80s and early '90s.
“It changed, 'That's when I was told, 'You better get a publicist and get a hold of this stuff.'”
Roseanne's impact on TV
Roseanne aired for nine seasons from 1988 to 1997, releasing 222 episodes and winning four Emmy Awards.
“At the time, the hot shows in television were all wealth porn, like 'Dynasty,' 'Dallas,' stuff like that. And we were sober reality.”
Roseanne reboot cancellation
The 'Roseanne' reboot was canceled after Roseanne Barr made a racist statement on social media about President Barack Obama's senior advisor.
“I didn't think [the 'Roseanne' reboot] was going to go beyond the initial five or six episodes.”
The Conners spin-off
ABC announced 'The Conners' spin-off without Roseanne Barr, airing 112 episodes from 2018 to 2:0000.
“I thought that was it, and as soon as they dismissed the cast, I picked up 'Righteous Gemstones.'”
Current relationship status
Goodman and Roseanne Barr have not spoken for seven or eight years since the show's cancellation.
“I’d rather doubt if she wants to talk to me.”
In short
John Goodman admitted feeling 'frightened' by the rapid fame he gained from his role in 'Roseanne' and other projects.
