The Barbra Jean character adds comic relief to a heavy storyline, becoming a fan-favorite character despite her impact on Reba's life. Reba McEntire and Melissa Peterman's real-life friendship ...

We're just new characters. And Barbra Jean [from Reba] was forced on Reba because she married her ex-husband. Gabby is there because she's her friend." Peterman applauded Happy's Place for finding ...