Roseanne Barr Blames Sara Gilbert for Ruining Her Life: “I Felt Like I Would Di-”

Roseanne Barr, once the queen of sitcom television, has finally spoken out about the deep betrayal she feels at the hands of her former co-star Sara Gilbert. In a recent emotional revelation, Barr claimed that Gilbert, who played her on-screen daughter Darlene Conner on Roseanne, was the key reason behind her fall from grace—one that left her feeling like she "would die many times" following her controversial dismissal from Hollywood.

Her words paint a picture of deep resentment, heartbreak, and lingering anger over what she believes was a deliberate takedown of her career.

The drama between Barr and Gilbert dates back to 2018, when Roseanne was revived by ABC, becoming a massive ratings success. However, Barr’s infamous tweet controversy quickly led to her firing and the cancellation of the show under her name.

ABC then rebranded the series as The Conners, continuing without Barr—something she never forgave Gilbert for.

At the time, Gilbert publicly condemned Barr’s remarks, stating that they were “abhorrent and did not reflect the values of the cast and crew.” While the network was already considering drastic action, Barr believes Gilbert’s statement was the final nail in the coffin, making her unemployable and completely erased from the show she created.

In her recent statement, Barr did not hold back. She directly blamed Gilbert, saying:

“She destroyed my life with one tweet. It was like she stabbed me in the back while I was down. I lost everything because of her.”

Barr also revealed that in the aftermath of her firing, she went through severe emotional turmoil, feeling like she was on the verge of death multiple times due to the stress, depression, and betrayal.

“I felt like I would die many times after that. It broke me. It really did,” she admitted.

Her words reflect just how deeply the experience impacted her mental and emotional well-being, turning what should have been a celebrated return to television into one of the most humiliating downfalls in entertainment history.

Before their fallout, Barr and Gilbert shared a long and complex relationship. Gilbert was just a child when she joined Roseanne in the late 1980s, and the two were known to have a strong bond both on and off-screen.

However, Gilbert’s growing influence in the industry—especially as a producer on the Roseanne reboot—put her in a delicate position when controversy struck. Some argue that she did what she had to do to save her career, while others see her as a traitor who threw Barr under the bus to ensure the show continued—without its original creator.

Since her firing, Barr has attempted multiple comebacks, but the damage to her reputation has been difficult to undo.

• She has launched a stand-up comedy tour, where she frequently mocks the industry that “canceled” her.
• She has appeared on conservative media platforms, discussing her side of the controversy.
• She remains vocal on social media, continuing to criticize Hollywood, cancel culture, and those she believes betrayed her.

But despite her attempts at redemption, Barr has never been able to fully reclaim the mainstream success she once had.

The public reaction to Barr’s statements has been split down the middle.

• Some fans sympathize with her, believing she was treated unfairly and that Gilbert should have supported her instead of denouncing her publicly.
• Others argue that Barr brought this upon herself, claiming that her actions—not Gilbert—were the reason for her downfall.

One fan wrote:
“Sara Gilbert turned her back on Roseanne after everything she did for her. That’s cold.”

Another responded:
“Roseanne is playing the victim. She said what she said, and she faced the consequences.”

As for Gilbert, she has never directly responded to Barr’s accusations, choosing to focus on her ongoing career and personal projects. The Conners remains successful, proving that ABC’s decision to move forward without Barr paid off financially.

Meanwhile, Barr continues to fight for her legacy, insisting that she will never forgive those who turned their backs on her.

One thing is certain: the wounds from this Hollywood fallout have never healed—and probably never will.