John Goodman says sudden fame from Roseanne left him frightened

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 22:02 · Archive

Actor John Goodman has admitted he felt frightened by the sudden fame he achieved after starring in Roseanne.

John Goodman, 74, has admitted he was frightened by the sudden fame following his starring role in Roseanne and other projects. Speaking with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, he said he wished he had understood fame better, calling himself his own worst enemy.

Goodman described the shift from independent actor to celebrity in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a significant change. He explained that he was told he needed to get a publicist and manage his public image. 'That ain't me,' he said of the celebrity lifestyle.

The actor acknowledged that it took him a long time to come to terms with his level of fame. He recognised the necessity of publicity and negotiations involved in promoting films, though he acknowledged these were 'not ideal'. He said such efforts were needed because of the money invested in films and the need to 'help each other out and get this done'.

How it is being reported

• John Goodman says ‘Roseanne’ fame left him struggling: ‘That ain’t me’John Goodman, 74, admitted he was frightened by the sudden fame he achieved after starring in 'Roseanne,' calling himself his own worst enemy.New York Post · 17 Oct, 21:51
• John Goodman admits he felt 'frightened' after the sudden fame he experienced from 'Roseanne'John Goodman admitted he was his "own worst enemy" when fame hit after "Roseanne," sharing how the shift from actor to celebrity shook him deeply.Fox News · 17 Oct, 18:07

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