Are Barbara Jean and Reba friends?

Melissa Peterman, who played the fictional Reba's nemesis-turned-friend Barbra Jean, returns as a writer as the real Reba hosts the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards. Since Reba ended in 2007, the two have kept in touch and remain close friends.

Who is Melissa Peterman's best friend?

When they cast Peterman as the new wife to country legend-turned-TV star McEntire's ex in her 2001 eponymous TV show, Reba, little did the superstar know they'd become best friends on the show and off. A firm friendship was born that flourishes still today.

Is the cast of Reba still friends?

10 years after the show went off the air on Feb. 18 2007, McEntire told us she's still in touch with all of her old co-stars. While they keep in touch in their personal lives, don't expect the co-stars to come back together for a "Reba" reboot.

Who is Reba friends with?

Despite this (and the fact that Barbra Jean's over-the-top behavior often got on her nerves), Reba and Barbra Jean became friends. Some people may not know this, but Reba and Melissa are also friends in real life! The two are extremely close…so close that they even host a podcast together called Living & Learning.

What happened to the original Barbara Jean on Reba?

Melissa Peterman (Barbra Jean Booker Hart)

Peterman has stayed busy with roles on Baby Daddy, Working Class, Pretty the Series, Young Sheldon and Last Man Standing. She has also hosted multiple shows, including The Singing Bee, Dancing Fools and Bet on Your Baby.

Reba says Baraba Jean is her best friend

Why does Kyra from Reba walk with a limp in season 2?

She replied, "I've been singing since I was about six-years-old and I was supposed to finish an album last year when I was on hiatus from Reba, but I dislocated my kneecap for the third time and had to have surgery to keep it from happening again.

Was Barbara Jean pregnant in real life during Reba?

Realizing that, Barbra Jean (who her portrayer Melissa Peterman was pregnant in real life at the time this episode was taped), has taken up eating as a hobby and gained quite a bit of weight as a result, Brock consults Reba on how best to handle the delicate situation.

Was Cheyenne an alcoholic on Reba?

Van is furious and demands that Cheyenne tell her parents the truth. Cheyenne decides she will get help and goes to a AA meeting where she comes back excited that she is an alcoholic, blurting out her news to the rest of the family. Reba as the supportive mother decides no one will drink to help Cheyenne.

Why did Brock and Barbra separate?

If you've never seen Reba, here's an important piece of back story: Reba and Brock officially decided to go from separated to divorced after Brock admitted to cheating on Reba with the receptionist at his dental practice, Barbra Jean, a loud, ditsy blonde whom Brock eventually marries -- because he knocked her up.

Are Reba McEntire and Melissa Peterson friends?

McEntire and actress Melissa Peterman also grew extremely close during filming, and they've said in recent years that they've kept up that friendship. The two still spend time together when they can and chat all the time.

Why did Van shave his head on Reba?

Van announces that he is going to shave his head to show team unity, and Cheyenne tells him not to.To make money for Kyra's college fund, Reba and Barbra Jean start making and selling patch work shirts. Van announces that he is going to shave his head to show team unity, and Cheyenne tells him not to.

What happened to Scarlett Pomers?

Scarlett Pomers (Kyra Hart)

Pomers, who sought treatment for anorexia during her time on the show, retired from acting after wrapping Reba. She has since become a photographer.

Where is Melissa Peterson now?

In 2020, Peterman began co-hosting with her former Reba co-star Reba McEntire on a new podcast titled Living & Learning.

Why did Reba end so abruptly?

The 6^th Season was Almost Cancelled

After spending 5 years on the WB network, 'Reba' was suddenly cut by the network to give way to a new program. Fortunately, CW made a last-minute decision to provide a 13-episode run for the sitcom's last season, giving the fans the conclusion they all have been asking for.

Did Cheyenne ever become a dentist?

But Reba calls her out for starting to smoke as a replacement. Luckily, Cheyenne decides to change her college major from dentistry to counseling so she can help others who are suffering from drug or alcohol abuse. It's an admirable choice.

Did Brock and Barbra Jean have a baby?

While he isn't able to be present for it, Barbra Jean gives birth to their son Henry while they are on the phone together. In the season finale Cheyenne gives birth to Brock's first grandchild, Elizabeth.

Do Brock and Barbra Jean stay together?

Barbra Jean is Brock's current wife whom used to be a dental hygienist at his dental office. They were briefly separated in season 3 to 4 and nearly divorced in season 6. They decided to make amends after Barbra Jean had a breakdown live on the air. Brock was a dentist prior to the episode, Brock's Mulligan.

What did Van and Cheyenne name their baby?

She marries her boyfriend, Van Montgomery, and they move in with Cheyenne's mom, Reba. Cheyenne gives birth to their daughter, Elizabeth, after going into labor on graduation day.

Does Kyra move in with Brock?

In this episode, Kyra was originally only supposed to move in with Brock and Barbra Jean's house for six episodes, however, the writers liked the story arc so much that they decided to keep her living at their house. It isn't until season 6 that Kyra finally decides to move back in with Reba.

How did Reba McEntire lose weight?

Instead of having potatoes and steak, just have steak and vegetables. If you're going to have carbs, then have our carbs with vegetables.” Though McEntire doesn't follow any strict diet anymore, she maintains a more manageable approach to staying fit — and isn't afraid to indulge every now and then.

Was Kyra on Reba anorexia?

Kyra was always very petite. However, the actress dropped down to a reported 73 lbs. due to suffering from anorexia. Throughout the majority of filming Season 5, Pomers headed to a treatment facility in order to rectify her health issues.

What is actor Christopher Rich doing now?

Christopher Rich (Brock Enroll Hart)

Christopher Rich played the vain, perpetually orange dentist, and since then has enjoyed regular TV work. He has booked recurring roles on Boston Legal, Desperate Housewives, and Melissa & Joey, and has been staying busy on film with a string of B movies.

Who played adult Naomi Wildman?

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Vanessa Branch (born 21 March 1973; age 49) is the actress who played the adult version of Naomi Wildman in the Star Trek: Voyager seventh season episode "Shattered".