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Roseanne Barr Faces Resistance Casting Black Actors

Updated 2026-10-20 21:35 UTC 1 source Negative

Comedian Roseanne Barr encountered significant pushback when casting Black actors for her new show. She expressed hurt over the lack of opportunities.

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Rolling Stone

Roseanne Barr ‘Met a Lot of Resistance Casting Black Actors’ for New Show

"A lot of people said no, they wouldn't [work with me]. 'How could any Black person work with me?'," comedian says. "That hurt me"

2026-10-20 21:25 UTC