TV Mom Roseanne Barr Is A Real-Life Mom Of 5: “They Never Stop Being Your Kids”

Nov 18, 2022

Roseanne Barr is an American comedian and actress who is best known for her self-titled television series “Roseanne.” Barr won an Emmy Award and Golden Globe for Best Actress for her performance on the show. She began her career as a stand-up comedian in 1980 after already living as a full-time wife and mother. She drew on this experience for her comedy act, coining the phrase “Domestic Goddess” to refer to homemakers.  

In 1985, Barr appeared on the “Tonight Show” and quickly gained popularity. This led to her own HBO special called “The Roseanne Barr Show.” The program won her an American Comedy Award for best female performer. The success of her stand-up career drew the attention of television producers, and Barr was offered her own ABC series titled “Roseanne.”

Barr has since lost popularity after she sent out a controversial tweet that caused ABC to cancel a reboot of “Roseanne” in 2018. The show lived on in another form, now called “The Connors,” without Barr’s part or participation.  

As of 2021, Barr lived in Hawaii in the town of Honokaa on the Big Island. She spends her time out of the spotlight and lives a life of luxury in her mansion that used to be a museum.

After three marriages, several kids, and now a slew of grandkids, the actress seems to be taking a break from being everyone’s television mom to be a parent to her own family. Barr spoke in an interview about how motherhood changed her approach to life after “Rosanne.” 

Since leaving the spotlight in 2018, Barr has been enjoying her life in Hawaii with her long-term partner Johnny Argent. The couple met online and have been together since 2003. In 2007, Barr purchased a 46-acre property with a gorgeous three-bedroom and three-and-a-half bathroom home. According to Virtual Globe Trotting, the property cost $1.78 million at the time it was purchased. 

In 2018, Barr shared a video on YouTube that claimed her house was a museum before she moved in. In the video, she said, “I think it’s time for me to start telling the story of this museum. I bought and refurbished (it), and I think I’m going to be taking pictures of it so people can see it.” The video shows a sign in Barr’s home that used to belong to the museum owner. 

Barr often shares photos online of herself around her home. These show off her eclectic sense of style. The posts also give us a nice glimpse into the layout and style of the star’s beautiful mansion. One of the highlights is her beautiful outdoor garden area, which is complete with patio furniture. You can see lush green plants in the photos, and it looks like the perfect spot to relax.

This paradise dream home also features stunning views of the ocean and seems like a wonderful place to live. Barr’s career may have slowed down but her life hasn’t. The comedian has five children of her own and seven grandchildren who keep her busy. She loves to share photos of her family on her Instagram page as well. 

Time away from the spotlight has also allowed Barr to focus on family. Reflecting on how her life has changed since “Roseanne” first premiered, Barr said, “I have six grandkids. That’s what changed the most in my life. You’ve got to be pushier to your kids and make sure they do right by their kids, so it kind of gives you an excuse to be a big b**ch that you’ve always wanted to be.”

How does she manage this ever expanding blended family without losing her marbles? Barr told reporters in an interview with Reuters, “Laughter is like the last line of defense against craziness, and you can really go crazy being a mom.” She went on, touching on the sacrifice of self that parenthood entails, “You are never again going to be ‘I’ again. It will always be ‘we,’” she advised.

Her first daughter, Brandi, was born in 1971 when Barr was still quite young. The child was put up for adoption but later reconnected with her birth mother. Barr then had three children with her now ex-husband Bill Pentland. They welcomed Jessica in 1975, Jennifer in 1976, and Jake in 1978. Barr’s youngest, Buck, was born in 1995.

The whole gang often makes appearances on Barr’s Instagram, sometimes in sweet videos, along with their respective families. Grandbabies included! 

Reflecting on her role as mother and grandmother to so many, Barr said frankly, “They never stop being your kids and always need your help. My mom is 72 and says it never ends.”

What do you think of Barr’s new off-camera life? Let us know — and be sure to pass this article on to friends, family, as well as any fellow “Conners” fans!