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Roseanne Barr supports Ingrid Andress after disastrous national anthem, tells haters to back off
By Leah Bitsky,
5 days ago
The land of the free needs to calm down.
Roseanne Barr thinks the public was way too harsh about Ingrid Andress ‘ disastrous national anthem performance.
The “Roseanne” star told TMZ Wednesday that haters need to back off the country singer because “The Star-Spangled Banner” is the “hardest [song] in the world” to belt.
Roseanne Barr thinks critics are being too tough on Ingrid Andress’ national anthem performance. Instagram/Roseanne Barr The comedian told haters to back off. Instagram/Rosanne Barr
Barr, 71, shared that she thought Andress, 32, did a decent job despite the backlash.
And while many people have dubbed the “More Hearts Than Mine” singer’s rendition of the patriotic tune as the worst in history, the “Conners” alum believes she still holds the title.
Barr notoriously belted out the national anthem at a San Diego Padres game in 1990.
Barr noted that “The Star-Spangled Banner” is the “hardest [song] in the world” to belt. Instagram/Rosanne Barr The country singer performed an embarrassing rendition of the anthem at the MLB Home Run Derby Monday. MLB Photos via Getty Images She was hit with an onslaught of hate from fans and trolled on social media. MLB Photos via Getty Images
The sitcom star received boos from the audience and an onslaught of criticism from sports fans, the media and even then-President George H.W. Bush.
The late politician called Barr’s scream-singing “disgraceful,” to which she responded during a press conference , “I’m sorry I didn’t sing so good. But I’d like to hear him sing it.”
The comedian expressed sympathy toward Andress, telling TMZ that the “Wishful Drinking” artist will get through the tough moment in no time.
Barr pointed out that her own national anthem performance at a 1990 San Diego Padres game was much worse. Sports Illustrated via Getty Images She was heavily criticized by the public as well as then-President George H.W. Bush. Sports Illustrated via Getty Images
Andress took the field at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby in Arlington, Tex., Monday and sang a horrendous version of the national anthem.
Andress apologized to the MLB and admitted she was drunk during the performance. MLB Photos via Getty Images “I’m checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need,” she wrote on X. AP
“I’m not gonna bulls–t yall, I was drunk last night,” she wrote via X Tuesday. “I’m checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need.”
Andress also issued an apology to the MLB, baseball fans and the country that she “loves so much for that rendition.”
“I’ll let y’all know how rehab is,” she concluded, “hear it’s super fun.”
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