Rosie O’Donnell has left the U.S., and it’s got everyone talking. Has the outspoken comedian really traded America for Ireland? Here’s the scoop based on what’s buzzing online and what she’s said herself.
Social media’s lit up with reactions, from X posts cheering “Good for her” to others quipping “Ireland’s stuck with her now.” The 62-year-old star dropped a hint recently, posting about driving on the “wrong side of the road” before her Instagram went private. Now, it looks like she’s settled into a quiet Irish village, leaving Hollywood’s chaos behind.
So, why’d she go—was it politics, a personal reset, or something else? Fans have been speculating for weeks, pointing to her long history of clashing with Trump as a possible clue. The truth stayed murky until Rosie decided to set the record straight.
She confirmed it all in a TikTok video on March 11, 2025, revealing she moved to Ireland on January 15, just days before Trump’s inauguration. “I never thought I’d leave America,” she admitted, “but it felt like the right choice for me and my 12-year-old, Clay.” Her big reason: she’s holding out for a day when “all citizens have equal rights” back in the States.
Rosie’s loving Ireland, calling it “wonderful” with “kind, welcoming” people who’ve made her feel at home. She’s even started the process for Irish citizenship, thanks to her grandparents’ roots, though she’s open about missing her other kids—Parker, Chelsea, Blake, and Vivienne—still in the U.S. It’s a big shift for someone who’s been a fixture in American entertainment for decades.
She’s not the only celeb making moves—Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi packed up for England around the same time, citing their own frustrations. Some are calling it a trend among stars who’ve had enough of the current political vibe. Could more follow suit?
Will Rosie ever come back? That hinges on how things play out in America, she says—leaving fans wondering if this is goodbye or just a long break.
