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While the legal outcome stunned many who had followed her troubled path, Rosie O’Donnell responded with a message that revealed both heartbreak and hope. The actress posted on Instagram asking her followers to keep her daughter in their prayers.
“My child chelsea belle – before addiction took over her life – i loved her then i love her now as she faces a scary future- prayers welcomed,” O’Donnell wrote.
In a statement to Us Weekly, the former View host elaborated, saying her daughter was “born into addiction and it has been a painful journey for her and her children.” She continued, “We continue to love and support her through these horrible times.”
Chelsea’s struggles have been widely documented over the years, including battles with substance abuse and run-ins with the law. Her strained relationship with her mother has also played out in the public eye — from fiery interviews to emotional social media posts.
For Rosie O’Donnell, whose political activism and frequent attacks on conservatives — especially former President Donald Trump — have made her one of Hollywood’s most outspoken left-wing celebrities, the family’s turmoil has taken a visible toll.
Earlier this year, O’Donnell revealed she had left the United States entirely, relocating to Ireland with her 12-year-old transgender child. The comedian and actress made headlines when she explained her self-imposed exile, citing safety and “equal rights” concerns in America.
“I was never someone who thought I would move to another country, that’s what I decided would be the best for myself and my 12-year-old child,” she said in March. “And here we are.”
She added, “I miss many things about life there at home and I’m trying to find a home here in this beautiful country and when it is safe for all citizens to have equal rights there in America, that’s when we will consider coming back.”
The move sparked widespread criticism, particularly from conservatives who viewed her comments as yet another example of Hollywood hypocrisy — celebrities who denounce America from afar while living lives of luxury overseas.
Meanwhile, as Rosie builds a new life abroad, her daughter faces the harsh realities of incarceration and recovery. Chelsea’s story serves as a tragic reminder that fame, wealth, and political preaching can’t shield anyone from the consequences of addiction and poor choices.
Despite their differences and years of public tension, O’Donnell’s latest statement suggests that, beneath the noise, a mother’s love still endures — even when the spotlight turns harsh.
As Chelsea begins her prison term at Taycheedah, O’Donnell’s plea for prayers echoes the uncertainty ahead. Whether her daughter can find redemption remains to be seen, but one thing is clear — the O’Donnell family’s painful struggle is far from over.
