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Rosie O'Donnell

Rosie O'Donnell's life and career in photos: Actor, comedian, activist through the years

Sept. 11, 2025, 12:18 p.m. ET
Comedian and actress Rosie O'Donnell has been a household name since the mid '90s when she landed her own talk show. Since then O'Donnell has continued to enrapture audiences with her no-nonsense takes. A stint hosting "The View" ensnared her in a long-running feud with President Donald Trump. Scroll to see O'Donnell's defining career moments starting with her role in "A League of Their Own."
Comedian and actress Rosie O'Donnell has been a household name since the mid '90s when she landed her own talk show. Since then O'Donnell has continued to enrapture audiences with her no-nonsense takes. A stint hosting "The View" ensnared her in a long-running feud with President Donald Trump.

Scroll to see O'Donnell's defining career moments starting with her role in "A League of Their Own."
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O'Donnell attends the 66th Academy Awards at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles on March 21, 1994.
O'Donnell attends the 66th Academy Awards at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles on March 21, 1994.
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O'Donell and Michelle Trachtenberg star in the first Nickelodeon movie "Harriet the Spy" in 1996.
O'Donell and Michelle Trachtenberg star in the first Nickelodeon movie "Harriet the Spy" in 1996.
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O'Donnell on the set of "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" with an audience dressed too look like her in 1996.
O'Donnell on the set of "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" with an audience dressed too look like her in 1996.
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O'Donnell during the opening number for the 1997 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, for which she was the host.
O'Donnell during the opening number for the 1997 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, for which she was the host.
ROBERT DEUTSCH, USA TODAY
Then first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton with O'Donnell during a benefit concert for the Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) at New York's Carnegie Hall on Jan. 22, 1997.
Then first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton with O'Donnell during a benefit concert for the Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) at New York's Carnegie Hall on Jan. 22, 1997.
Mike Segar, Reuters
O'Donnell hosts the 10th annual Kids' Choice Awards in Los Angeles, on April 19, 1997.
O'Donnell hosts the 10th annual Kids' Choice Awards in Los Angeles, on April 19, 1997.
Fred Prouser, Reuters
Raquel Welch, Alec Baldwin, O'Donnell pose for photos after announcing Tony Award nominations at a press conference in New York.
Raquel Welch, Alec Baldwin, O'Donnell pose for photos after announcing Tony Award nominations at a press conference in New York.
Peter Morgan, Reuters
O'Donnell in a 1998 portrait.
O'Donnell in a 1998 portrait.
STAN GODLEWSKI, FOR USA TODAY
O'Donnell plants flowers with 12 year olds Daniel Lang (L) and Matt Mintz-Plasse (R) during Nickelodeon's 5th Annual Big Help-a-Thon on Oct. 17, 1998 in Los Angeles.
O'Donnell plants flowers with 12 year olds Daniel Lang (L) and Matt Mintz-Plasse (R) during Nickelodeon's 5th Annual Big Help-a-Thon on Oct. 17, 1998 in Los Angeles.
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Patty Lupone, O'Donnell, Betty Buckley and Jennifer Holliday join in a singing "Salute to the Broadway Diva" June 7, during the 1998 Tony Awards Ceremonies at Radio City Musical hall in New York.
Patty Lupone, O'Donnell, Betty Buckley and Jennifer Holliday join in a singing "Salute to the Broadway Diva" June 7, during the 1998 Tony Awards Ceremonies at Radio City Musical hall in New York.
Jeff Christensen, Reuters
Oprah Winfrey and O'Donnell pose for photographers at the launch party for "O, The Oprah Magazine" in New York on April 17, 2000.
Oprah Winfrey and O'Donnell pose for photographers at the launch party for "O, The Oprah Magazine" in New York on April 17, 2000.
Brad Rickerby, REUTERS
O'Donnell offers encouragement to the thousands of participants at the "Million Mom March," in Washington on May 14, 2000.
O'Donnell offers encouragement to the thousands of participants at the "Million Mom March," in Washington on May 14, 2000.
Larry Downing, REUTERS
Diane Sawyer (fifth from left) and O'Donnell kick up their heels with the world famous Radio City Music Hall Rockettes on "Good Morning America" on Dec. 19, 2000.
Diane Sawyer (fifth from left) and O'Donnell kick up their heels with the world famous Radio City Music Hall Rockettes on "Good Morning America" on Dec. 19, 2000.
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O'Donnell poses with her new women's lifestyle magazine "Rosie" April 2, 2001 at the Chelsea Piers in New York.
O'Donnell poses with her new women's lifestyle magazine "Rosie" April 2, 2001 at the Chelsea Piers in New York.
Reuters Photographer, REUTERS
O'Donnell talks with seat mates before the Lennox Lewis - Hasim Rahman rematch at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on Nov. 17, 2001.
O'Donnell talks with seat mates before the Lennox Lewis - Hasim Rahman rematch at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on Nov. 17, 2001.
Mike Blake, REUTERS
Dana Carvey, dressed as "Turtleman," and O'Donnell introduce a performance during Nickelodeon's 15th annual Kids' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California on April 20, 2002.
Dana Carvey, dressed as "Turtleman," and O'Donnell introduce a performance during Nickelodeon's 15th annual Kids' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California on April 20, 2002.
Adrees Latif, REUTERS
Boy George, inspiration for the Broadway musical Taboo, with the show's co-producer O'Donnell in 2003.
Boy George, inspiration for the Broadway musical Taboo, with the show's co-producer O'Donnell in 2003.
ROBERT DEUTSCH, USA TODAY
O'Donnell speaks outside court in New York on Nov. 12, 2003 after the case closed against her with the judge saying neither side had proved damages. Gruner & Jahr USA Publishing had sued O'Donnell for breach of contract after she walked away from "Rosie" magazine after editorial differences.
O'Donnell speaks outside court in New York on Nov. 12, 2003 after the case closed against her with the judge saying neither side had proved damages. Gruner & Jahr USA Publishing had sued O'Donnell for breach of contract after she walked away from "Rosie" magazine after editorial differences.
Chip East, REUTERS
O'Donnell and guest star Jane Krakowski, rehearse a live variety show at the Little Shubert Theatre on 42nd Street in Manhattan on Nov. 25, 2008.
O'Donnell and guest star Jane Krakowski, rehearse a live variety show at the Little Shubert Theatre on 42nd Street in Manhattan on Nov. 25, 2008.
Todd Plitt, USA TODAY
Philip Johnson and O'Donnell in a scene from the 2009 Lifetime Original movie America.
Philip Johnson and O'Donnell in a scene from the 2009 Lifetime Original movie America.
Kannie Yu LaPack, Lifetime
O'Donnell rehearses for the launch of a new radio show on Oct. 20, 2009.
O'Donnell rehearses for the launch of a new radio show on Oct. 20, 2009.
Todd Plitt, USA TODAY
O'Donnell talks to the audience between segments during a taping of "The Rosie Show" in 2011.
O'Donnell talks to the audience between segments during a taping of "The Rosie Show" in 2011.
Anne Ryan, USA TODAY
O'Donnel with "The View" co-hosts Nicolle Wallace, and Rosie Perez.
O'Donnel with "The View" co-hosts Nicolle Wallace, and Rosie Perez.
Lou Rocco, Disney ABC Television Group Via Getty Images
Kristin Chenoweth and O'Donnell attend PFLAG National's Eighth Annual Straight for Equality Awards Gala at The New York Marriott Marquis on April 4, 2016.
Kristin Chenoweth and O'Donnell attend PFLAG National's Eighth Annual Straight for Equality Awards Gala at The New York Marriott Marquis on April 4, 2016.
Cindy Ord, Getty Images
Maddie Corman and O'Donnell speak on stage at Family Equality Council's "Night at the Pier" at Pier 60 on May 8, 2017 in New York City.
Maddie Corman and O'Donnell speak on stage at Family Equality Council's "Night at the Pier" at Pier 60 on May 8, 2017 in New York City.
Astrid Stawiarz, Getty Images For Family Equality Council
O'Donnell, Frankie Shaw and Connie Britton attend the Showtime Emmy FYC Screening Of SMILF at The Whitney Museum on May 8, 2018 in New York City.
O'Donnell, Frankie Shaw and Connie Britton attend the Showtime Emmy FYC Screening Of SMILF at The Whitney Museum on May 8, 2018 in New York City.
Cindy Ord, Getty Images For Showtime
O'Donnell and cast members from Broadway musicals join the "Kremlin Annex" protest in front of the White House in Washington on Aug. 6, 2018.
O'Donnell and cast members from Broadway musicals join the "Kremlin Annex" protest in front of the White House in Washington on Aug. 6, 2018.
Brian Snyder, REUTERS
Kathy Griffin and O'Donnell attend the Friendly House L.A. Comedy Benefit at The Fonda Theatre on July 16, 2022 in Los Angeles.
Kathy Griffin and O'Donnell attend the Friendly House L.A. Comedy Benefit at The Fonda Theatre on July 16, 2022 in Los Angeles.
Amy Sussman, Getty Images
O'Donnell performs onstage during the benefit.
O'Donnell performs onstage during the benefit.
Amy Sussman, Getty Images
O'Donnell, Bishop Briggs, and John Paul DeJoria attend the Friendly House "Stronger Together" 33rd annual awards luncheon at The Beverly Hilton on Oct. 28, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.
O'Donnell, Bishop Briggs, and John Paul DeJoria attend the Friendly House "Stronger Together" 33rd annual awards luncheon at The Beverly Hilton on Oct. 28, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.
Monica Schipper, Getty Images
O'Donnell, Rita Wilson, Melanie Griffith and Demi Moore attend ELLE's Women in Hollywood Celebration, in Los Angeles on Nov. 19, 2024.
O'Donnell, Rita Wilson, Melanie Griffith and Demi Moore attend ELLE's Women in Hollywood Celebration, in Los Angeles on Nov. 19, 2024.
Mario Anzuoni, REUTERS
Griffith, O'Donnell, and Wilson speak onstage during the celebration.
Griffith, O'Donnell, and Wilson speak onstage during the celebration.
Matt Winkelmeyer, Getty Images For ELLE
O'Donnell attends the "Burlesque: The Musical" World Premiere at The Savoy Theatre on July 22, 2025 in London.
O'Donnell attends the "Burlesque: The Musical" World Premiere at The Savoy Theatre on July 22, 2025 in London.
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