Roseanne Barr Reunites with Adopted Daughter via Tabloid

Roseanne Barr, at age 18, gave up her daughter Brandi Brown for adoption due to emotional, financial, and family pressures, including her mother’s concerns about shame. In the documentary "Roseanne Is America," Barr recounts telling her daughter she would reunite with her when Brandi turned 18, coinciding with Barr's rise to fame through her hit sitcom "Roseanne." The reunion was unexpectedly facilitated by the National Enquirer, which located Brandi by bribing a records worker in Colorado, an invasive act Barr ultimately expressed gratitude for. Barr was initially upset that the tabloid broke the news before Brandi was 21, the age Barr had intended for her daughter to find her, but she later hired a detective and reunited with Brandi in 1989. Barr reflects on her difficult first pregnancy and the social stigma she faced, while now embracing her role as mother to five children, including Brandi. The reunion was emotional, with both women sharing a tearful embrace, and Brandi now leads a campaign promoting peace and compassion.