After a destructive twitter-spree that prompted ABC topull the plug on her sitcom,Roseanne Barris feeling the heat.
“She’s in deep darkness and is very remorseful,” a source tells PEOPLE. “Being a comedian, she writes stuff she thinks is funny, but it’s always misunderstood. She’s not intentionally hurtful. They all loved each other on theRoseanneset. It really was one big happy family.”
On Monday, the comedian shared a since-deleted attack on formerBarack ObamaadvisorValerie Jarrett, who is black, comparing her to an ape. The network cancelledRoseannehours later.
Jarrett weighed in on the shocking language for the first timeduring an MSNBC town hall called “Everyday Racism in America” that aired shortly after Barr’s tweet.
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“First of all, I think we have to turn it into a teaching moment,” Jarrett said. “I’m fine. I’m worried about all the people out there who don’t have a circle of friends and followers coming to their defense.”
Jarrett also said she thought ABC made the right decision in canceling Barr’s revival sitcom.
The former Obama advisor added that Bob Iger, the chief executive officer of Disney, called her ahead of the cancellation announcement to apologize.
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The actress has attributed theracist Twitter spreeto heruse of sleep medication Ambien.
“Don’t feel sorry for me, guys!!-I just want to apologize to the hundreds of people,and wonderful writers (all liberal) and talented actors who lost their jobs on my show due to my stupid tweet,” Barr tweeted.
Many of Barr’s castmates spoke out against the star’sracist tweet— and she was quick to respond.
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“Our cast, crew, writers, and production staff strived for inclusiveness, with numerous storylines designed to reflect inclusiveness,” he wrote. “The words of one person do not exemplify the thinking of all involved.”
Fishman added, “I condemn these statements vehemently. They are reprehensible and intolerable, contradicting my beliefs and outlook on life and society. I have always lived and taught my children to be inclusive. I believe our show strived to embrace different backgrounds and opinions, through open dialogue.”
Barr responded to Fishman, 36, early Wednesday, writing, “I created the platform for that inclusivity and you know it. You throw me under the bus. nice!”
Barr replied, “Wow! unreal.”
In response to a fan’s tweet defending Barr and criticizing her costars for turning their backs, the outspoken Donald Trump supporter said, “I feel bad for @POTUS-he goes thru this every single day.”
Barr also placed blame for the cancellation onWanda Sykes, a consulting producer on the sitcom who announced on social media that she would“not be returning” toRoseannefollowing the first tweet about Jarrett.
“Her tweetmade ABC very nervous and they cancelled the show,” Barr said in response to a fan’s tweet.
On Wednesday, Disney/ABC Television Group president Ben Sherwood sent a memo to his staff about the cancellation.
“In the end, it came down to doing what’s right and upholding our values of inclusion, tolerance and civility,” he said.
source: people.com
