At nearly 400 pounds, John Goodman faced a choice: grow up, or give up. Now, the “Roseanne” star is shedding light on the deep-seated fears that fueled his unhealthy, self-destructive habits. By letting go of the “big kid” persona that mirrored his on-screen characters, he finally found the strength to turn his health — and his … Read more
John Goodman is getting real about the downside of starring in one of the biggest sitcoms of all time. During a conversation with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, the 74-year-old actor admitted he was “frightened” by the level of fame he achieved following his starring role in “Roseanne” and other projects. When asked what his biggest pitfalls were that … Read more
movie review DIGGER ZERO STARS. Running time: 128 minutes. Rated R (pervasive language). In theaters Oct. 2. Movie? Impossible. Tom Cruise’s latest film, “Digger” — the actor’s first real stinker in nearly 10 years — really is a rage-inducing sit. Not because of the environmental issues it depicts in such a dated and obvious way, … Read more
In the latest battle for box office supremacy, stumbling Superman didn’t stand a chance. Marvel Studios’ latest superhero flick, “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” clobbered the box office competition on Friday, reporting first-day ticket sales of $57 million, according to The Numbers. The Pedro Pascal-helmed film marks the beginning of the next phase in the … Read more
movie review SMURFS Zero stars. Running time: 92 minutes. Rated PG (action, language and some rude humor). In theaters. It’s Hanna-Barbaric. I have just endured a film in which an army of little creatures cruelly tortures humans. No, not “Gremlins.” That’s a good movie. It was “Smurfs.” And the punished human was me. I Smurf-ing … Read more
John Goodman is feeling good. The “Roseanne” alum, 73, attended the “Smurfs” premiere in Los Angeles on Sunday after he dropped 200 pounds on his weight loss journey. Goodman proudly showed off his slimmed-down transformation on the red carpet, posing for photos in a navy blue suit with a dark grey patterned tie and brown … Read more
John Goodman is looking back at his relationship with Roseanne Barr. The “Righteous Gemstones” star, 73, revealed that he hasn’t spoken to Barr, 72, in “about seven or eight years” during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published Friday. “I’d rather doubt if she wants to talk to me,” he added. John Goodman and Roseanne … Read more
They’re fishing for a reaction. Former “Roseanne” star Michael Fishman is speaking out about missing “The Conners” series finale, which aired Wednesday, April 23. Fishman, 43, starred as D.J. Conner – the only son of Dan (John Goodman) and Roseanne (Roseanne Barr). In a video posted to Instagram on April 24, Fishman, who returned as … Read more
They’re couching it. After 37 years of sitting on their iconic plaid couch, the Conner family is getting up — and you might be able to own their sofa. “They’re actually auctioning it,” the “Conners” executive producer Bruce Rasmussen exclusively told The Post. The original “Roseanne” piece is what’s up for grabs. It’s unclear what will … Read more
Even after Roseanne Barr was booted off the “Roseanne” reboot, she cast a long shadow on the spinoff show, “The Conners.” The show aired its series finale on Wednesday – taking the famous blue-collar family off TV after 37 years on the air – and Roseanne was a prominent part of the episode. Executive producer … Read more
The lights are finally off for Conner family, after 37 years on TV. “Roseanne” spinoff show “The Conners” aired its series finale Wednesday night on ABC (8 p.m. and streaming on Hulu). The show ended with the family – including Dan Conner (John Goodman), Jackie (Laurie Metcalf), Darlene (Sara Gilbert), and Becky (Lecy Goranson) – tearfully saying … Read more
John Goodman has suffered a hip injury while filming a new film alongside Tom Cruise. TMZ reported Saturday that the incident occurred at Pinewood Studios, 18 miles outside of London, England. A source said the 72-year-old star “fell” while on set, but clarified that he was not performing a stunt at the time. John Goodman … Read more
Even celebrities with storied careers have their struggles. “The Conners” star John Goodman appeared on the “SmartLess” podcast June 3 and opened up to hosts Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes about how he doesn’t have the same level of motivation in acting now as he did when he was younger. “It’s much different … Read more
Why the long face? Ozempic. Amid the weight loss treatment’s skyrocketing popularity, surgeons believe that Hollywood is experiencing a spike in the side effect known as “Ozempic Face.” Several doctors claimed to the Daily Mail that celebs from John Goodman to Sharon Osborne are among those hit hardest by the alleged condition. For the uninitiated, … Read more
He’s feeling good, man. John Goodman was photographed signing autographs for fans in New York City on Wednesday, wearing a green hoodie, a blue sweater, blue jeans and white slip-on shoes. One day earlier, the “Conners” star, 71, was spotted touching down at JFK Airport with his wife, Anna Beth, on Tuesday. John Goodman was … Read more
Much like its onscreen family, “The Conners” has faced its challenges over the years — going back to its original sitcom “Roseanne” and the exits of several of its leads, including star Roseanne Barr. But one fixture has remained: John Goodman. “He is really fearless,” Kenney, 24, also known for “Shameless,” told The Post about … Read more
“The Conners” has lost another family member. Jayden Rey, who portrayed Dan Conner’s (John Goodman) granddaughter Mary on the sitcom, has exited ahead of Season 6. According to Entertainment Weekly, however, she could return in a guest-starring capacity in the future. Mary is the daughter of D.J. Conner (Michael Fishman) and Geena Williams Conner (Maya … Read more
Tinseltown just isn’t for everyone. While many dream of moving to Los Angeles and finding stardom, some A-list celebs ultimately flee Hollywood for a quieter and more private life. Mark Wahlberg, Dean Cain and Nicole Kidman are just some stars who have made the move over the years. While Wahlberg, 52, escaped Hollywood for his … Read more
John Goodman has no regrets when it comes to his decision to stand up for his friend and former co-star Roseanne Barr. The ABC sitcom “Roseanne” first aired from 1988 through 1997 and was rebooted in 2018. The reboot was canceled after Barr, 70, posted a string of tweets that led to accusations of racism and … Read more
He’s looking good, man. John Goodman, 71, flaunted his 200-pound weight loss once again, stepping out for his birthday at the 62nd Monte-Carlo Television Festival. “The Righteous Gemstones” actor, who served as the president of the fiction jury at the festival, donned a black tuxedo with a textured, white button-up shirt underneath. Posing alongside fellow … Read more