Roseanne Conner (née Harris) born November 3, 1952) is played by the series' star, Roseanne Barr. Roseanne, in a take off of her stand-up comedic persona and presumed real-life persona, is a bossy, loud, caustic, overweight, and dominant woman. She frequently meddles and tries to control the lives of her husband, daughters, sons, sister, and friends. Despite her dominating nature, Roseanne is a loving mother who works hard and makes as much time for her kids as possible.