What Happened to Crystal on ‘Roseanne’? Her Sudden Departure Angered Fans

“I think Crystal with her two kids became a lot to handle and were getting in the way of the narrative direction of the show,” she added, noting that the network’s decision ended up being a blessing for her family. Around that time, both of Natalie’s own children began exhibiting developmental difficulties.

“In a way it was a good thing I wasn’t a constant on the show,” the North Dakota native shared. “[My husband and I] were able to focus on the children, on finding them the best services.”