Don’t mess with Roseanne Barr’s simple and fulfilling life in Texas.
Nearly seven years after The Conners killed off the actress’ eponymous character in 2018, Us Weekly is getting an exclusive look into her private life in the Lone Star state.
“She has been doing a weekly podcast with me that brings us a lot of joy,” Barr’s son Jake Pentland exclusively shared with Us on Wednesday, April 9. “My mom lives with me, my wife and my two daughters. She’s the best grandma.”
Whether she’s doing her grandson’s hair and makeup every morning or purchasing a pink closet for their dresses, Barr, 72, loves spending quality time with her youngest family members.
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And yes, she doesn’t hesitate to enjoy the great outdoors with them, too.
“We have 30 acres and live up in what they call ‘Hill Country,’” Pentland shared. “Roseanne also drives the tractor often, which allows her to mow the lawn. She drives around. She occasionally runs into trees, but just keeps the yard up.”
According to Pentland, his mom likes to use a chainsaw to trim the tree branches “so they don’t hit the kids.”
She’s also started to flex her green thumb in the garden, growing peppers when she’s not caring for her grandson.
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“The property is very lush,” Pentland explained, “and has purple and yellow wildflowers growing all around.”
Life in Texas, however, isn’t all play and no work. In addition to working on “The Roseanne Barr” podcast, the actress was recently in the crowd for a Netflix project called Kill Tony in Austin, Texas. Pentland also revealed that his mother has been busy writing scripts, adding that she loves being creative.
“You might just see her on TV again soon,” he teased. “You never know.”
When she’s not in Texas, Barr also tries her best to visit Palm Beach, Florida. While she is “considering a move” to the town, her son said a permanent relocation likely won’t happen until late fall or even a year from now.
“She stays there with friends often,” he said. “She loves Palm Beach. When she stays with her friends there, she’s right in the heart of the city. She’s walking a lot, slowing down a little, but not too much.”
A Palm Beach insider also exclusively told Us that Barr enjoys the sunny weather and laid back island vibe of Palm Beach.
“She has a lot of close friends who live in Palm Beach as well and they’re always hanging out, shopping and going to dinners,” the source said. “She is very low-key in Palm Beach and likes to be out on a boat with friends or at the beach.”
Ultimately, Pentland isn’t ready for his mom to find a new home. As he explained, “We have some upcoming projects before she goes just yet.”
