Exclusive | Rosie O’Donnell’s prison visit with daughter Chelsea was first time they’d spoken properly in 10 years - Page Six
Comedian Rosie O'Donnell recently visited her daughter, Chelsea, in prison, marking their first meaningful conversation in a decade. The article details the emotional reunion and provides context regarding Chelsea's ongoing legal and personal struggles.
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Add Page Six on Google Rosie O’Donnell is repairing her relationship with her eldest daughter, Chelsea.
The comedian exclusively told Page Six that their recent reunion while Chelsea is behind bars “was the first conversation I’ve had with her in 10 years that lasted more than 25 minutes.”
“The first time that I saw her in a consistent way was the four hours in the prison,” she added, noting that Chelsea cried when the visit was cut short due to a tornado warning.
“And that’s the first time I’ve seen, kind of, an empathetic emotion from her,” O’Donnell explained.
“So, you know, she’s growing up,” she said, “and I hope that her future is brighter than this past decade has been.”
The “A League of Their Own” actress, 64, wrote a poem about the visit.
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