who is rosie o'donnell

Rosie O'Donnell is an American actress, comedian, talk show host, and LGBT activist born on March 21, 1962, in Commack, New York. She gained national fame with her daytime talk show, "The Rosie O'Donnell Show," which aired from 1996 to 2002 and won several Daytime Emmy Awards. Known as the "Queen of Nice," she is also recognized for her philanthropy, advocacy for lesbian rights, and work in television and film. O'Donnell has been a host on "The View," starred in TV series, and authored several memoirs. In 2025, she moved to Ireland and applied for Irish citizenship through descent.