Instagram/Laurie Metcalf & Roseanne Celebrity Laurie Metcalf reveals she hasn't spoken to Roseanne Barr since the revival ended, calling their relationship "straightforward" with no controversy. May 1, 2026 AceShowbiz - Laurie Metcalf has opened up about her current relationship with former costar Roseanne Barr following the controversy that led to the cancellation of the Roseanne revival. In an interview with The New Yorker on April 27, the 70-year-old actress described the status between herself and Barr as straightforward, saying, "There's nothing controversial.