What Happened to Crystal on 'Roseanne'? The Character Was MIA for a Big Moment
By Allison CacichFeb. 19 2020, Updated 1:57 p.m. ET
When the hit ‘90s sitcom Roseanne returned to ABC in 2018, most of the forged came again with it, together with Natalie West, who played Roseanne’s close buddy Crystal Anderson-Conner.
The actress had a outstanding supporting function on the unique display up till Season 6 when her contract was once now not renewed. Though she handiest seemed in two episodes of the revival, fans were overjoyed to see the kind-hearted persona again after a long hiatus. Here’s what Natalie has stated about her abrupt departure 26 years in the past.
What happened to Crystal on 'Roseanne'?
It’s a query Natalie doesn’t even know the solution to, regardless that she has a few theories. "I don't know why [they cut my role] but I know it was nothing personal," the 64-year-old told the Chicago Tribune in an interview published a couple of years in the past.
"I think Crystal with her two kids became a lot to handle and were getting in the way of the narrative direction of the show," she added, noting that the community’s determination ended up being a blessing for her circle of relatives. Around that time, both of Natalie’s personal youngsters started exhibiting developmental difficulties.
"In a way it was a good thing I wasn't a constant on the show," the North Dakota local shared. "[My husband and I] were able to focus on the children, on finding them the best services."
Still, when Natalie was once requested to return for a pair of visitor spots on the reboot, she used to be thrilled. "Of course I said yes. But I had no idea what I was walking into," she admitted. "I did not see a script until I got out there and sat down for a reading. I had been away for so long. It was so intense but these people are such pros."
Natalie defined that she nonetheless has a large number of love for her most famous character. "I am so much more comfortable being Crystal at this age," she confessed. "I think that Crystal adds texture to the show. There's a demographic that really connects with her."
'The Conners' just killed off Crystal’s husband, Ed Sr.
After Roseanne Barr was once fired from her namesake series in May 2018 for posting extremely offensive and racist tweets, ABC rebranded the revival The Conners, and invited Natalie again for 2 more guest appearances.
But Crystal was once missing for a lovely poignant second within the display’s 2nd season when Dan Conner realized that his father, Ed Sr. (Crystal’s fourth husband), had just lately passed away. Though viewers hadn’t observed the nature since Season 6 of the unique Roseanne, the dying made for an emotional episode.
His father’s passing allowed Dan to connect with his a lot more youthful half-brother, Ed Jr. (whose mom is Crystal), following years of estrangement. "He wanted to keep us apart," Dan instructed Ed in their dad on the Feb. 18 episode. "I abandoned him for what he did to me, but I never wanted to abandon you."
Now that Dan is getting to know his sibling, we hope to see more of Crystal on the series as well. New episodes of The Conners air Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
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