In 1988 Metcalf debuted in what is arguably her best known role, as Jackie Harris, the multiple-careered, low self-esteemed, amiable sister of the title character in the hit ABC sitcom series Roseanne, starring alongside Roseanne Barr and John Goodman.

Marjorie "Jackie" Goldufski (née Harris) is played by Laurie Metcalf on the series. She is the younger sister of Roseanne Conner by three years, the sister-in-law to Dan Conner, and the loving and caring aunt to Becky Healy, Darlene Olinsky, D.J. Conner, and Jerry Garcia Conner.

Jul 12, 2017 · During Season 6 of Roseanne, Laurie Metcalf's character, Jackie Harris, announced she was pregnant — and eagle-eyed fans quickly realized the actress also appeared to be expecting in real...

Aug 24, 2024 · Laurie Metcalf is an American Actress and TV Personality best known for her role as Jackie Harris on the sitcom Roseanne and its spinoff The Conners. For her performance as Jackie Harris, she received three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

Apr 9, 2025 · As an original ensemble member of the prestigious Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Metcalf garnered significant attention on Broadway and subsequently transitioned to television, where she became a household name as Jackie Harris on the groundbreaking sitcom Roseanne.

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Apr 4, 2025 · Jesse talks with one of the greats: Laurie Metcalf. For nine years she played Jackie on the hit TV show Roseanne. These days, she's starring in The Conners, the ABC produced spinoff of the show.

Metcalf met actor Matt Roth when he played Jackie's abusive boyfriend, "Fisher", on Roseanne. They married in 1993 and have two children: Will Theron Roth (born November 20, 1993) and Mae Akins (born July 3, 2005 via surrogate).

Sep 29, 2020 · After generating buzz as a stage actress, she earned widespread attention through her Emmy-winning role of Jackie on the popular 1990s sitcom Roseanne. Metcalf joined the all-star cast for...

May 2, 2018 · But one of the most disappointing aspects of the reboot is that showrunners Bruce Helford and Whitney Cummings have made Roseanne’s sister Jackie, played by the incomparable Laurie Metcalf,...