Rosie O'Donnell Considers Leaving Dublin for New York to Be Near Her Family
American comedian and actress Rosie O'Donnell is considering leaving Dublin, Ireland, and returning to live in New York in the United States. She left the United States for Ireland after President Donald Trump was elected to a second term in 2024. She has now said she is thinking about returning so she can be near her family.
O'Donnell told The Washington Post that Dublin is beautiful and that they love it there, but that her family is not there. With her family members living in the United States, the report said she is considering a move back to New York.
O'Donnell said she misses her grown children very much. She also mentioned her grandson, who was born six months ago. She said she feels she has already missed half of his life and does not want to miss any more.
The 'A League of Their Own' star has four children with her ex-wife Kelli Carpenter and one child with her late ex-wife Michelle Rounds. Her remarks made clear that the wish to be close to those family members is behind her thinking about a return.
Alongside her thoughts about returning, O'Donnell also celebrated the midterm election results. On TikTok she praised the Democrats' 'blue wave.' According to the report, in Tuesday's midterms Democrats won control of the House of Representatives and also captured a majority in the Senate.
On TikTok, O'Donnell said, 'It's a beautiful morning in the world. The Trump regime is over, thank you America. I knew we would do it; I knew it in my heart.' She also said people had believed, had shown up to vote, and had sent a loud and clear message to Trump and his 'partners in cruelty.'
On election night, O'Donnell, who was in Dublin, went to bed early. She said she did not think she could stay up while the returns came in and that she was very anxious. She said that at about 3 o'clock in the morning, when everyone started texting her, she began to cry.
O'Donnell said she was overwhelmed with emotion. In the morning she got up, took a shower and put on a blue jumper, saying she was wearing blue that day. She said she was proud of everyone in the country and reflected on what she described as the 'unconstitutional, un-American things' this administration has perpetrated on the people of the country and the world. 'Let the investigations begin, really,' she said. 'This is a glorious day.'
On the 'Good Hang' podcast on Tuesday, O'Donnell said Trump had made her 're-famous' again and called the president a 'horrible creature.' In response, the White House issued a statement to Fox News Digital making harsh remarks about O'Donnell.
The feud between O'Donnell and Trump goes back decades. According to the report, it stems back to 2006, when O'Donnell, then a host on 'The View,' criticized Trump over his decision to be lenient toward a Miss USA winner who had been accused of drug use and other bad behavior. The report also noted that after she fled to Ireland in 2025, Trump threatened to revoke her citizenship.
Earlier this year, O'Donnell wrapped up guest-hosting fellow Trump critic Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show. In her final opening monologue she called the president 'orange Voldemort,' thanked Kimmel for the invitation, and said everyone in the country has the right to free speech.
