Roseanne Barr, 71, Debuts Her New Textured Pixie Haircut, Sparking a Stir: Photo
After some significant moments surrounding hairstyles, Roseanne Barr has recently debuted a brand new look. She took to Instagram to show off her new hairstyle, which fans quickly reacted to. While some fans loved the look, others were left wondering about it.
Roseanne Barr, at the age of 71, has taken to Instagram to reveal a bold new look that has certainly stirred up her fanbase and the wider public alike. The acclaimed actress and comedian showcased her fresh hairstyle: a textured pixie cut that replaces her previously longer, gray locks.
Capturing the attention of her followers with a selfie, Barr's post was succinct yet striking, featuring the single word "Cut." This revelation in what appears to be her bedroom has swiftly gathered momentum, with fans and onlookers alike flooding the comments section with their thoughts and compliments.
Roseanne Barr as seen in an Instagram post dated September 30, 2023 | Source: Instagram.com/officialroseannebarr/
Roseanne Barr as seen in an Instagram post dated May 8, 2023 | Source: Instagram.com/officialroseannebarr/
The reactions to Barr's new hairstyle were immediate and overwhelmingly positive. Fans expressed a range of emotions, from surprise to admiration, emphasizing how the haircut has seemingly rejuvenated the television star's appearance. Comments like, "Wow makes you look younger and hot!!!! <3" flooded the feed.
Others noted the transformation's impact on Barr's beauty, stating, "More beautiful than EVER!!!" and "Ro! You should have done this long ago. It looks super stylish." Such reactions underscore the significant role that a celebrity's image plays in their connection with the public, as well as the personal empowerment that can come from a change in appearance. While many loved the look, there were others who did not enjoy it and were left wondering, "Why ...."
Roseanne Barr as seen in an Instagram post dated December 1, 2022 | Source: Instagram.com/officialroseannebarr/
The mastermind behind Barr's new look is none other than Andre Walker, a renowned hairstylist who also counts Halle Berry and Oprah Winfrey among his elite clientele. Walker, who crafted Berry's iconic pixie cut, has long advocated for hairstyles that complement an individual's natural hair and features.
Reflecting on common haircare errors, Walker remarked in 1997, "One mistake that most women make with their hair is going against what their hair is going to do for them. We always want a style that someone else has because it always looks better on someone else." He also highlighted the relaxed bob as the simplest yet most attractive hairstyle to maintain, suggesting a philosophy of ease and natural beauty that appears to have influenced Barr's latest hair transformation.
Barr's influence on hair styling extends beyond her personal transformation to memorable moments on the set of her own show. Michael Fishman, who portrayed D.J. Conner in "Roseanne," shared an instance from his youth when he was freed from his longstanding bowl cut by Barr herself.
Lecy Goranson, Michael Fishman, Roseanne Barr, John Goodman and Sarah Chalke at An Evening With The Cast Of "Roseanne"on March 26, 2018 in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Jayden Rey, Michael Fishman, and Roseanne Barr at the "Roseanne" premiere event with KWalt Disney Television in March 2018 | Source: Getty Images
Having been disallowed by Barr to cut his hair, Fishman was taken by surprise when Barr, commenting on the state of his hair, decided to take matters into her own hands and gave him a buzz cut, a change that delighted Fishman. Similarly, Lecy Goranson, the original Becky on the show, recounted how Barr, in a bold move, cut off Goranson's ponytail on set after hearing her frustrations about not being allowed to change her hairstyle, a drastic action that Goranson ultimately appreciated for its liberating effect.
Roseanne Barr and Lecy Goranson attending the Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne Barr held at Hollywood Palladium on August 4, 2012 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
Michael Fishman, Roseanne Barr, and Lecy Goranson attending the Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne Barr held at Hollywood Palladium on August 4, 2012 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
However, Barr's journey has not been without controversy. Her career faced a significant setback when ABC canceled the revival of her namesake show following a tweet that was widely condemned for its racist implications towards Valerie Jarrett, a former Obama administration official. Barr's tweet was a comment that led to swift backlash and the show's cancellation. ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey described Barr's remarks as "abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values."
Valerie Jarrett at the When We All Vote Inaugural Culture Of Democracy Summit on June 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Roseanne Barr at FOX News Channel’s "Gutfeld!" on February 14, 2023 in New York City | Source: Getty Images
In her first national television interview since the scandal, Barr spoke to Fox News' Sean Hannity, expressing remorse for her actions. "I've apologized a lot, it's been two months," she stated. "I feel like I have apologized and explained and asked for forgiveness and made recompense, that's part of my religion." Despite her apologies, the incident marked a low point in Barr's career, with the actress acknowledging, "I made a mistake. It cost me my life's work." Interestingly, Barr had previously critiqued Jarrett's hairstyle, saying that she needed to change it up.
Roseanne Barr's new pixie cut symbolizes a transformation in her style journey. As fans embrace her new look, it remains to be seen how Barr will navigate the complex interplay of celebrity, personal identity, and redemption in the years to come.
Roseanne Barr Proudly Wears Gray Hair — Despite People Calling Her ‘Old’, Her Partner Has Loved Her for 20 Years
Former TV star Roseanne Barr is now in her seventies, and people are constantly body-shaming her on social media. Regardless, her significant other of two decades still embraces her despite her looks.
The acclaimed actress has embraced old age, but social media trolls have criticized her looks, called her names, and said she is old.
Actress Roseanne Barr attends live podcast at Stand Up NY on July 26, 2018 in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Over the years, Twitter users have taken to the platform and left negative remarks about Barr's appearance and transgressions. "Roseanne Barr is an attention-seeking, washed up, old bird who is plain RACIST. She belongs to an America that should be forgotten forever," one person tweeted.
Another said the comedian was "crazy old" and "needs to be ignored." A third critic wrote, "When I call Roseanne Barr a fat pig, I'll just blame Ambien."
Barr had tried to stay out of the limelight since her scandal in May 2018, wherein she tweeted and then deleted a racist post about former Barack Obama adviser, Valerie Jarrett.
Following the backlash, Barr defended herself, saying she posted the tweet while taking Ambien, adding she did not know that Jarrett was Black.
The "Roseanne" alum has since made a social media comeback and shared an Instagram post in March 2021. The producer shared a photo of herself outside her home in Hawaii, wearing a red leopard print dress while striking a pose. She captioned it:
"Feeling good, looking better."
Barr has undergone a dramatic transformation, changing hairstyles, including dyeing her hair blonde. When she attended the 1987 American Comedy Awards, she donned a black jumpsuit with a then popular teased hair trend of the 80s.
She continued to experiment with her hair when she sported a mullet hairstyle in 1990 on the set of "Roseanne." In 1994, for the show's Season 6 photoshoot, Barr had bangs and a bow on her head.
In 2001, the Utah native wore a bob while donning a cheetah print coat for the Lane Bryant Fashion Show. Then she switched things up in 2005 when she ditched her dark-colored hair for a new blonde hairdo at the "Roseanne" DVD launch party.
Roseanne Barr during HBO's Comic Relief '87 at Universal Ampitheater on November 24, 1987 in Universal City, California | Source: Getty Images
Keeping up with the aging process, Barr started to embrace her natural gray hair on the red carpet of the TV Land Awards in 2008. In 2014, the writer stepped out on another red carpet event with curls in her hair and accessorized her all-black attire with cheetah gloves.
When Barr attended a charity event in 2015, she opted for an old Hollywood-inspired look and had her blonde hair cut short and pinned back.
Roseanne Barr attends the photo call for Roseanne Barr's "Roseanne For President!" at Sundance Sunset Cinema on July 1, 2016 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
The Emmy Award winner's 2018 red carpet look at the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards included a long black dress with matching shoes and a curled-up hairdo.
Following her Twitter controversy in 2020, Barr started sharing images of herself on social media again, wearing her long gray hair in waves. One of her social media posts, in 2021, saw her wearing a figure-hugging cheetah print dress as she sported her gray hair.
Per Closer Weekly, the award-winning Hollywood star got candid about her weight loss journey during an interview on the "TODAY" show in 2014: She said:
"I just want to keep getting healthy and let go of excess baggage to carry around, so I'm lighter on my feet and in my life."
Barr Proudly Wears Gray Hair
Along with keeping healthy and letting go of excess baggage, Barr has made peace with aging and likes to wear her hair gray. Unlike other people, she is not afraid to accept that she is growing old. The former presidential candidate once said:
"I want to look old because I am old. And I think it's good to be old, too."
In January 2011, Barr wore her long gray hair for her appearance on the daytime TV show "Live! With Regis and Kelly" in New York. For the occasion, she opted for a white coat paired with black trousers and boots. She was promoting her book, "Roseannearchy: Dispatches From the Nut Farm," published on January 4, 2011.
Barr also stated in March 2007 that she would stop dyeing and rock her gray hair full-time. Previously, she wore black or platinum blonde.
Who Is Her Loving Partner of 20 Years?
Another person who appreciates Barr's looks is her romantic partner of twenty years, whom she met in 2002 when she ran a writing competition for her blog. She once talked about him in an interview with the Guardian in October 2008:
"My boyfriend and I are kindred spirits. He is feminine in a way. When he used to write for me, he lived in the desert. He was like a hermit just with his books."
Writer and composer Johnny Argent and his girlfriend Roseanne Barr | Source: YouTube/Roseanne Barr
Barr revealed she and her lover spoke on the phone for 12 months before they met in person. "I fell in love with his voice," she gushed. Before their initial meeting, he had never sent her a photo of himself, and she told him that it did not matter what he looked like.
Finally, they decided to meet, and she waited for him at the airport in the car. Barr admitted that she went gaga over him once he opened the door:
"I was thinking, 'Why have I done this?' He opened the door, and I almost lost my mind. He was the most handsome man I've ever seen."
Barr's longtime boyfriend is composer and writer Johnny Argent, whom she started dating in 2003. Although the couple never got hitched, they've been living together in Hawaii.
The "She-Devil" star has been married three times. She wed her first husband, actor Ben Pentland in 1974, but the pair divorced in 1990. They share daughters, Jessica and Jennifer, and a son, Jake Pentland.
Barr married for the second time to another actor, Tom Arnold, in 1990, and they divorced in 1994. The mother of five walked down the aisle for the third time with actor Ben Thomas in 1995. They welcomed a son named Buck Thomas together. However, they divorced in 2002. Barr is also a mom to a daughter named Brandi Brown.