Rosie O’Donnell'S Heartfelt Plea Amid Daughter Chelsea'S Prison Sentence

Rosie O’Donnell Shares Heartache Over Daughter's Legal Troubles

Rosie O’Donnell is no stranger to the public eye, but now she's sharing a deeply personal struggle. On Wednesday, October 29, the 63-year-old comedian took to Instagram with a poignant post about her daughter, Chelsea. With a touching snapshot from Chelsea's childhood, O’Donnell's caption laid bare the pain of watching her daughter battle addiction.

“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- #addiction awareness #love #family,”

Friends and fans quickly filled the comment section with love and support for the former host of The Rosie Show. Among them, reality TV star Jo Frost sent her heartfelt message, "Love always darling ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️," to which O’Donnell responded with gratitude.

Support Pours In From Hollywood Friends

The support didn’t stop there. Actress Ricki Lake and TV host Loni Love both shared their empathy through multiple prayer hands emojis, a silent but powerful show of solidarity. O'Donnell's post comes on the heels of Chelsea's recent legal issues. After facing multiple arrests last year, Chelsea was sentenced to six years of probation in January 2025. However, a violation of her parole led to a prison sentence on October 22 in Wisconsin.

A Mother's Unwavering Love and Support

In a statement to Us Weekly, Rosie O'Donnell expressed her enduring love and compassion for her daughter amid these tough times. "I have compassion for those struggling with addiction – chelsea was born into addiction and it has been a painful journey for her and her children," she said. "We continue to love and support her through these horrible times. prayers welcomed."

Despite the challenges, Rosie O'Donnell remains a steadfast pillar of support for Chelsea, urging for understanding and empathy for those grappling with addiction. Her public acknowledgment of her daughter's struggles has only deepened the admiration and support from fans and friends alike.