“Growing up in a Jewish matriarchal world inside the patriarchal paradise of Salt Lake City, Utah, gave me increased perspective on gender issues, as it also did my gay brother and my lesbian sister. Our younger sister is the perfect Jewish-American wife and mother, and is fiercely proud of that fact.”

American actress, comedian, writer, and producer

Roseanne Cherrie Barr, known professionally as Roseanne, is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer. She built her career in stand-up comedy and later became widely known for playing the title role in the ABC sitcom Roseanne. Her work on the series brought her an Emmy and a Golden Globe. She is associated with comedy, television, and writing, and her public voice is often linked to the stand-up tradition that launched her career.