# John Goodman admits feeling 'frightened' after sudden fame

> John Goodman says he was 'frightened' by sudden fame after 'Roseanne' success.
- Title: John Goodman admits feeling 'frightened' after sudden fame
- Summary: John Goodman says he was 'frightened' by sudden fame after 'Roseanne' success. John Goodman admitted feeling 'frightened' by the rapid fame he gained from…
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- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/entertainment/john-goodman-admits-felt-frightened-sudden-fame-roseanne
- Author: Lori Bashian
- Published: 2026-10-16T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: john goodman, roseanne, roseanne barr, sag-aftra foundation, the conners, the righteous gemstones, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

John Goodman admitted feeling 'frightened' by the rapid fame he gained from his role in 'Roseanne' and other projects.