‘Roseanne’: Why Did Two Actors Play Becky Conner?

On a long-running television show, it’s common for a character to be played by different actors.

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’s Aunt Viv was originally played by Janet Hubert until Daphne Maxwell Reid took over in Season 4 till the series finale.

Reggie Mantle of Riverdale was played by Ross Butler for the first season with Charles Melton taking over the role from Season 2 onwards.

And for Roseanne, Becky was brought to life by two different actors: Lecy Goranson and Sarah Chalke.

However, unlike other shows, keeping track of who played Becky at what point in the series can be a challenge.

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