Metcalf began playingRoseannes high-strung sister Jackie in 1988 and soon became the sitcoms breakout star.
Even amongThe Conners large cast of characters, Jackie remains a truly great sitcom creation.
TheRoseannefandomWikilists Jackies birthdate as September 14, 1956, and this aligns closely with Metcalfs own age when filming.
Born in 1955, Metcalf was 33 when she began playing Jackie.
Her co-star, Roseanne Barr, was born in 1952, making her three years older than Metcalf.
Roseanne is canonically three years older than Jackie, meaningJackie was around 32 years old whenRoseannebegan.
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Of course, the infamousRoseanneseason 9 complicates matters somewhat.
Both Metcalf and Barr were around three years younger than their respective characters.
Roseannes death humanized Jackie, making her a more sympathetic and tragic figure.
This changed significantly with the death of Roseanne and the arrival ofThe Conners.
There were a fewRoseannestorylines that took Jackie seriously, including her devastating abusive relationship with Fisher.
However, her character was broader, sillier, and more unhinged than the sardonic, cynical Roseanne.
Roseannes death humanized Jackie, making her a more sympathetic and tragic figure.
Now,The Connersseason 7 is giving Jackieher best arc in years as she returns to the police force.
Source: Roseanne.fandom (Wiki)
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