Rosie O'Donnell is an American comedian, actress, and talk show host, who gained recognition on Star Search in 1984. Her career includes various television and film roles. From 1996 to 2002, she hosted the successful daytime talk show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, which earned her multiple Daytime Emmy Awards. During that time, she was known as the "Queen of Nice" and became known for her charitable work.
Rosie O'Donnell showcases a significant weight loss, expressing disbelief in a recent photo. She attributes the transformation partly to Mounjaro, celebrating her improved health and appearance. The comedian's journey inspires many.
In 1933, Edward Joseph O'Donnell, Rosie O'Donnell's father, was born.
In 1934, Roseann Teresa Murtha, Rosie O'Donnell's mother, was born.
On March 21, 1962, Roseann O'Donnell was born. She would grow to become a talk show host, comedian, and actress.
On March 17, 1973, four days before Rosie O'Donnell's 11th birthday, her mother died from breast cancer.
In 1973, Roseann Teresa O'Donnell (née Murtha), Rosie O'Donnell's mother, passed away.
From 1979, Rosie O'Donnell toured as a stand-up comedian in clubs.
In 1980, Rosie O'Donnell graduated from Commack High School.
In 1986, Rosie O'Donnell made her series debut as Nell Harper's neighbor on Gimme a Break!
In 1988, Rosie O'Donnell joined VH1's lineup of veejays and began hosting Stand-up Spotlight.
In 1992, Rosie O'Donnell starred in Stand By Your Man and made her film debut in A League of Their Own.
In 1995, Rosie O'Donnell adopted her first child, Parker Jaren O'Donnell, as an infant.
In May 1996, Warner Books advanced Rosie O'Donnell $3 million to write a memoir, which she then used to seed her For All Kids Foundation.
In 1996, Rosie O'Donnell began hosting her daytime talk show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, which became very successful and earned her the title of "The Queen of Nice".
In 1996, Rosie O'Donnell began hosting her own syndicated daytime talk show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show.
In 1996, Rosie O'Donnell purchased "Pretty Penny", a Victorian river home in Nyack, New York, that had previously served as the home of Helen Hayes.
In 1997, Mia was born and would later become a foster child in the care of Rosie O'Donnell and Kelli Carpenter.
In 1997, Rosie O'Donnell released her children's book, 'Kids are Punny: Jokes Sent by Kids to the Rosie O'Donnell Show', which featured jokes she had received from children.
In 1997, following Procter & Gamble's "unkissable" designation of O'Donnell in a Scope mouthwash promotion, O'Donnell partnered with Warner–Lambert's competitor Listerine. Listerine donated bottles of mouthwash to the studio audience and $1,000 to charity every time a hosted guest would kiss her.
Since 1997, Rosie's For All Kids Foundation, overseen by Elizabeth Birch, has awarded more than $22 million in Early Childhood Care and Education program grants to over 900 nonprofit organizations.
In 1998, Rosie O'Donnell released a sequel to her first book titled, 'Kids are Punny 2: More Jokes Sent by Kids to the Rosie O'Donnell Show'.
On April 19, 1999, following the Columbine shootings, Rosie O'Donnell expressed a strong stance on gun control during her talk show, stating that those who own guns should go to prison.
In May 1999, Rosie O'Donnell interviewed Tom Selleck on her talk show about his involvement with the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) and questioned him about the NRA's position on the use of assault weapons.
In 1999, Rosie O'Donnell discontinued her contract with Kmart as their spokesperson due to complaints from gun enthusiasts.
In May 2000, Rosie O'Donnell's bodyguard applied for a concealed firearm permit due to threats, with O'Donnell stating that she and her family needed protection.
In September 2000, Rosie O'Donnell partnered with McCall's publishers to revamp the magazine as Rosie's McCall's, launching it as a competitor to Oprah Winfrey's 'O'. In the September 2000 issue, she revealed her lifelong struggle with depression and decision to start medication.
In 2000, Rosie O'Donnell and Kelli Carpenter took in Mia, born in 1997, as a foster child and expressed their intention to adopt her.
In 2000, Rosie O'Donnell sold "Pretty Penny", her Victorian river home in Nyack, New York, to businessman Edward M. Kopko.
In the summer of 2000, Rosie O'Donnell suffered a staph infection after accidentally cutting her finger while removing a price tag from a fishing pole. The infection nearly led to amputation. She also acknowledged struggles with recurrent major depressive episodes during fall and winter months consistent with seasonal affective disorder.
After the September 11, 2001 attacks, Rosie O'Donnell encouraged support for New York City and the performing arts, donating 1 million dollars for aid.
In 2001, the state of Florida removed Mia from Rosie O'Donnell and Kelli Carpenter's home due to laws prohibiting same-sex family adoption. O'Donnell subsequently campaigned against this law.
On January 31, 2002, Rosie O'Donnell appeared on the sitcom Will & Grace, playing a lesbian mother.
On March 14, 2002, Diane Sawyer interviewed Rosie O'Donnell on PrimeTime Thursday. O'Donnell spoke about Florida's ban on gay adoption and her coming out drew criticism from some LGBTQ activists.
In April 2002, Rosie O'Donnell released 'Find Me', a book that combined memoir, mystery, and a detective story, focusing on reuniting birth mothers with their children. The book delved into O'Donnell's childhood, early adulthood and relationship with a woman with dissociative identity disorder.
In September 2002, Rosie O'Donnell quit Rosie's McCall's magazine following a dispute over editorial control, stating that she needed to have her vision represented if her name and brand were on the magazine.
In 2002, Rosie O'Donnell left her talk show, which was then replaced by The Caroline Rhea Show.
In 2002, Rosie O'Donnell publicly came out as a lesbian, becoming an advocate for lesbian rights and gay adoption.
In 2002, Rosie O'Donnell published her memoir, Find Me, and used the $3 million advance to establish her For All foundation.
In 2002, Rosie O'Donnell was named Person of the Year by The Advocate.
In 2002, Rosie O'Donnell's daytime talk show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, came to an end after a successful run.
On February 24, 2003, Rosie O'Donnell commented on the sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church on Phil Donahue's talk show, expressing hope that the Church would be sued.
In May 2003, Rosie O'Donnell became a regular columnist for The Advocate magazine.
In 2003, Rosie O'Donnell and Kelli O'Donnell collaborated with Lori Klinger to create Rosie's Broadway Kids, an organization dedicated to providing free instruction in music and dance to New York City public schools and students.
In 2003, Rosie O'Donnell and Kelli O'Donnell partnered with Gregg Kaminsky to launch R Family Vacations, which catered to LGBT families, offering "the very first all gay and lesbian family vacation packages."
In 2003, Rosie O'Donnell brought the musical Taboo to Broadway, hiring Charles Busch to rewrite the book.
In 2003, Rosie magazine folded. Later in 2003, Rosie O'Donnell and the publishers sued each other for breach of contract, leading to a trial that received press coverage. The case was eventually dismissed by the judge Ira Gammerman of the New York Supreme Court in Manhattan, with neither side receiving damages.
On February 8, 2004, the musical Taboo closed on Broadway after approximately 100 performances and "mostly bad" reviews.
On February 26, 2004, Rosie O'Donnell married Kelli Carpenter in San Francisco after Mayor Gavin Newsom authorized same-sex marriage licenses. The marriage was seen as a defiance against President George W. Bush's stance on the Federal Marriage Amendment. The ceremony was conducted by San Francisco Treasurer Susan Leal and included a performance by the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus.
On July 11, 2004, the first R Family Vacations cruise was held, hosting 1600 passengers, including 600 children, offering traditional entertainment, recreational activities and discussions on LGBT parenting.
In August 2004, Rosie O'Donnell's marriage to Kelli Carpenter was voided by the California Supreme Court along with thousands of other same-sex marriages.
In 2005, before Rosie O'Donnell joined The View, the show had lower ratings compared to when she joined in 2006.
On April 6, 2006, 'All Aboard! Rosie's Family Cruise', a documentary film about the R Family Vacation's cruise, debuted on HBO.
In September 2006, Rosie O'Donnell replaced Meredith Vieira as a co-host and moderator of The View, leading to increased ratings.
On October 30, 2006, Rosie O'Donnell was honored by the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC) for her contributions through Rosie's for All Kids Foundation.
In November 2006, Nightline aired a video report about the opening of The Children's Plaza and Family Center in Renaissance Village, a FEMA trailer park in Louisiana. This was an emergency response initiative of Rosie's For All Kids Foundation with the help of many local nonprofit organizations and for-profit businesses to assist the families displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
In November 2006, Rosie O'Donnell commented on Kelly Ripa's complaint about Clay Aiken on Live with Regis and Kelly, suggesting it was a homophobic reaction.
On December 5, 2006, Rosie O'Donnell imitated Chinese newscasters using a series of "ching chongs", leading to disappointment from Vanessa Hua of the San Francisco Chronicle, given O'Donnell's support for LGBT rights.
In December 2006, Rosie O'Donnell criticized Donald Trump for reinstating Miss USA Tara Conner, citing his marital affairs and bankruptcies, leading to a media blitz from Trump who threatened to sue O'Donnell.
In December 2006, at a charity event, it was confirmed that $50 million from Rosie O'Donnell's five-year contract were donated in an irrevocable trust to charity.
In 2006, Rosie O'Donnell became the moderator on The View, leading to controversial discussions and a public feud with Donald Trump.
In March 2007, Rosie O'Donnell started a video blog called Jahero on her website Rosie.com. It featured O'Donnell, her hair and makeup artist Helene Macaulay, and her writer Janette Barber, answering fans' questions and providing behind-the-scenes information. Jahero became popular, leading to considerations of an 'on the road' version. O'Donnell won the 'best celebrity blogger' category in the 2007 Blogger's Choice Awards.
On April 19, 2007, the panel on The View discussed the Supreme Court's ruling in Gonzales v. Carhart, where Rosie O'Donnell cited a Florynce Kennedy quote and questioned the influence of Catholic judges.
On April 25, 2007, ABC announced that Rosie O'Donnell would be leaving The View before the end of the year due to a failure to reach an agreement on a new contract.
In May 2007, Rosie O'Donnell and Pogo.com announced a joint effort to raise money for Rosie's All Kids Foundation. EA committed $30,000 and also held a sweepstakes.
In May 2007, Time magazine included Rosie O'Donnell in their annual list of the 100 most influential people. O'Donnell was named "The Most Annoying Celebrity of 2007" by a PARADE reader's poll. She responded by acknowledging that most celebrities are annoying, and she supposed she was the most annoying.
On May 17, 2007, Rosie O'Donnell questioned the high number of Iraqi civilian deaths and the U.S.'s role in Iraq, leading to criticism from conservative commentators.
On May 23, 2007, a heated discussion ensued between Rosie O'Donnell and Elisabeth Hasselbeck on The View, stemming from O'Donnell's perception that Hasselbeck was unwilling to defend her from criticism. O'Donnell felt betrayed and hurt by the interaction.
On May 25, 2007, Rosie O'Donnell and ABC agreed to cut short her contract agreement, following heated discussions on The View. ABC News reported that the arguments with Hasselbeck brought the show its best ratings ever.
On June 8, 2007, Rosie O'Donnell was a guest on the True Colors Tour, sponsored by Logo, that traveled through 15 cities. The True Colors Tour benefited the Human Rights Campaign, P-FLAG, and The Matthew Shepard Foundation.
In June 2007, Rosie O'Donnell announced on her blog that she would not be replacing Bob Barker as the host of The Price Is Right, citing reluctance to move her family to California.
In October 2007, Rosie O'Donnell released her second memoir, 'Celebrity Detox', which focused on her struggles with leaving fame behind and her exits from The Rosie O'Donnell Show and The View.
In 2007, Kelli Carpenter moved out of the home she shared with Rosie O'Donnell.
In 2007, Rosie O'Donnell published her memoir, Celebrity Detox.
In 2007, Rosie O'Donnell voiced her opinion concerning the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, questioning the NIST conclusions and alleging U.S. government involvement in the attacks.
In 2007, all net profits from Rosie O'Donnell's book 'Celebrity Detox' were donated to Rosie's Broadway Kids.
In 2008, Rosie O'Donnell appeared again on the True Colors Tour.
In 2008, Rosie O'Donnell denied being an alcoholic and stated she temporarily gave up alcohol to lose weight.
In 2008, Rosie O'Donnell starred in and executive produced "America", a Lifetime channel film based on the E.R. Frank book, in which she played the therapist of the title character.
In 2008, The View won an Emmy for "Outstanding Special Class Writing" for a specially themed Autism episode that Rosie O'Donnell helped create.
In October 2009, Rosie O'Donnell appeared in the original cast of Love, Loss, and What I Wore.
In November 2009, Rosie O'Donnell disclosed that Kelli Carpenter had moved out of their home in 2007.
In November 2009, Rosie O'Donnell's daily two-hour show, "Rosie Radio", premiered on Sirius XM Radio, where she discussed news and events.
From 2009, Rosie O'Donnell hosted Rosie Radio on Sirius XM Radio.
In May 2011, The Doc Club with Rosie O'Donnell premiered on OWN, featuring O'Donnell moderating live panel discussions following premieres of OWN Documentaries. She also hosted specials for Becoming Chaz in May 2011.
In June 2011, Rosie O'Donnell's radio show "Rosie Radio" ended its run on Sirius XM Radio.
On October 10, 2011, The Rosie Show debuted on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), receiving generally positive reviews. The show was taped at the former studio of The Oprah Winfrey Show in Chicago.
In October 2011, Rosie O'Donnell hosted a special for Miss Representation on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN).
On December 5, 2011, Rosie O'Donnell announced her engagement to Michelle Rounds during a taping of "The Rosie Show."
From 2011, Rosie O'Donnell hosted a second talk show on OWN, The Rosie Show.
In 2011, Parker Jaren O'Donnell successfully lobbied his mother, Rosie O'Donnell, to send him to Valley Forge Military Academy.
In 2011, Rosie O'Donnell made another guest appearance on Curb Your Enthusiasm, competing for the affection of a bisexual woman with Larry in the episode titled "The Bi-Sexual".
On March 16, 2012, OWN canceled The Rosie Show, with the last show taped on March 20, on the eve of O'Donnell's 50th birthday.
On March 29, 2012, the final episode of The Rosie Show aired on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN).
On June 9, 2012, Rosie O'Donnell and Michelle Rounds married in a private ceremony in New York.
In mid-August 2012, Rosie O'Donnell suffered a heart attack. She had a 99% blockage in an artery, which required a stent. She then adopted a whole foods, plant-based diet as recommended by Caldwell Esselstyn.
In 2012, Rosie O'Donnell's talk show on OWN, The Rosie Show, ended.
On January 9, 2013, Rosie O'Donnell and Michelle Rounds announced they had adopted a baby girl.
In 2013, Rosie O'Donnell appeared in a number of television shows. She played reporter Dottie Shannon in an episode of Bomb Girls, voiced the Bouncing Bumble Queen in Jake and the Never Land Pirates, appeared in two episodes of Smash as herself, and appeared in an episode of Impractical Jokers called "Everything's Rosie" as herself.
In 2014, Rosie O'Donnell landed a recurring role as Rita Hendricks on The Fosters, portraying a compassionate woman working for the foster care system and mentoring a member of the Foster family. The character appeared through the show's 2016 season.
In 2014, Rosie O'Donnell returned to The View as a co-host, with a revamped version of the show, alongside Whoopi Goldberg, Rosie Perez, and Nicolle Wallace.
On February 6, 2015, it was confirmed that Rosie O'Donnell would once again exit The View, citing health concerns and a need to focus on her personal life.
In February 2015, Rosie O'Donnell filed for divorce from Michelle Rounds after two years of marriage.
In April 2015, Rosie O'Donnell appeared in Roseanne For President!, a film about Roseanne Barr's 2012 presidential bid, alongside Michael Moore and Sandra Bernhard.
In August 2015, Rosie O'Donnell tweeted that her 17-year-old daughter, Chelsea, went missing from their home in Nyack, New York, along with her therapy dog. She was found a week later in Barnegat, New Jersey.
In September 2015, Rosie O'Donnell appeared in the documentary Everything Is Copy, a film by Jacob Bernstein about his mother Nora Ephron, to help "bring his mother into focus."
In October 2015, Rosie O'Donnell's divorce from Michelle Rounds was settled, with O'Donnell being awarded full custody of their child.
In 2015, Edward Joseph O'Donnell, Rosie O'Donnell's father, passed away.
In November 2016, it was announced that Rosie O'Donnell had joined the cast of the comedy pilot SMILF on Showtime.
In 2016, Rosie O'Donnell made a two-episode appearance in the CBS series Mom, playing Jeanine, the ex-girlfriend of Bonnie. That same year, she was also a regular panelist on Match Game and appeared in one episode of The $100,000 Pyramid. Later that year, O'Donnell played the role of the gym teacher in Hairspray Live!
On September 15, 2017, Michelle Rounds, Rosie O'Donnell's ex-wife, died by suicide.
From November 5, 2017, until March 31, 2019, Rosie O'Donnell received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Tutu in the series SMILF.
From 2017, Rosie O'Donnell starred on the Showtime comedy series SMILF.
On April 3, 2019, it was announced that Rosie O'Donnell would play the role of Lisa Sheffer in the HBO series I Know This Much Is True.
In 2019, Rosie O'Donnell's role on the Showtime comedy series SMILF came to an end.
On June 15, 2021, it was announced that Rosie O'Donnell would star as Detective Sunday in a series reboot of American Gigolo on Showtime, premiering in 2022.
In 2022, Rosie O'Donnell voiced the MTA subway announcements in the second season of the Netflix series Russian Doll starring Natasha Lyonne. That same year she appeared as Vi in the Amazon Prime Video series A League of Their Own (2022).
In 2023, Rosie O'Donnell became a regular contributor to The Advocate magazine.
In September 2024, Chelsea O'Donnell was arrested in Marinette County, Wisconsin, on charges involving child neglect, domestic abuse, maintaining a drug trafficking facility, possession of methamphetamine, illegally obtaining prescriptions and drug paraphernalia, and misdemeanor possession of THC.
In October 2024, Chelsea O'Donnell was arrested again, this time in Oconto County, Wisconsin, and subsequently charged with bail jumping, felony possession of methamphetamine and narcotic drugs, and misdemeanor counts involving possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting or obstructing an officer.
In November 2024, Chelsea O'Donnell was arrested for a third time in Wisconsin, in Marinette County, on two felony counts of bail jumping, two felony counts of possession of methamphetamine, and a felony count of possession of narcotic drugs.
In early 2025, Rosie O'Donnell moved to Ireland and began the process of securing Irish citizenship.
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