<P> An article in the Sarasota Herald - Tribune praised Dan and Roseanne's relationship, calling it realistic and commenting that while they mock each other, viewers can feel their love while they deal with the kinds of problems real families face . Daily News editor David Bianculli stated that while they were the most entertaining and realistic couples on television, they were one of the least during their separation . Their relationship was included in TV Guide's list of the best TV couples of all time . </P> <P> Played by Laurie Metcalf . Jackie is the neurotic younger sister of Roseanne by three years, but a loving and devoted aunt to her nieces and nephews . In the episode "Labor Day," it is revealed that Jackie's real name may have originally been Marjorie, as her mother reveals that Roseanne couldn't pronounce it, and wound up calling her "My Jackie", thus leading to Jackie's name . </P> <P> Jackie is an intelligent, warm, highly sensitive underachiever with chronic low self - esteem . Roseanne seems to be in charge of Jackie's life, which is a frequent cause of conflict between the two; however, Jackie sometimes enjoys having Roseanne mother her, especially when Jackie feels vulnerable . Jackie's character seems to become more animated and colorful as the series progresses . Jackie holds numerous jobs: working in the Wellman Plastics factory for several years until the walkout, then becoming a police officer until she is injured on the job, and later a truck driver, then opening the Lanford Lunch Box with Roseanne and Nancy (her mother is a silent partner). Jackie often comes up with seemingly off - the - wall "crazy" ideas, but it turns out that many of her unconventional ideas actually work . Her romantic relationships are frequently unstable, including one where she dates a man named Fisher and becomes the victim of domestic violence . However, she eventually marries Dan's co-worker Fred, who impregnated her during a one - night stand . Jackie gives birth to their son, Andy, two months before she marries Fred . </P> <P> At one point Jackie, unhappy with the self - absorbed couch potato Fred, starts going out with another couple, which then becomes one man . Dan sees her, warns her about Fred's possible reaction, but later accidentally blurts it out to Fred . Fred returns home upset, accuses Jackie of "adultery" and refuses to speak to her . Roseanne, with Bev's help, has Fred realize that his accusations against Jackie are unjustified, and he goes back . However, at this point Jackie is realizing that she's happier being single . The marriage proves to be short - lived because Jackie finds Fred boring, petty, and self - centered and they fall out of love . Jackie is crushed by the divorce at first, but moves on to become a successful single mom to Andy . </P>

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