Rosie O'Donnell

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Summary

Rosie O’Donnell is an actor, comedian, and television host known for The Rosie O’Donnell Show, The View, A League of Their Own, and a wide range of film and television roles. Her screen work spans comedy, family entertainment, and ensemble drama, while her talk-show career has included outspoken political commentary. She publicly came out as a lesbian in 2002 and advocated for gay parenting during the legal fight over Florida’s adoption ban; she has also supported gun control, criticized the Iraq War, and campaigned for Democratic candidates. Her public record includes sustained LGBTQ advocacy and repeated political statements.