In brief
Rosie O'Donnell has relocated to Ireland in response to Donald Trump’s election victory, exploring her Irish roots and adapting to life while awaiting citizenship approval.
In a conversation from her new home in Dublin, Rosie O'Donnell shared her experiences of relocating to Ireland this past January. The actress and comedian's decision to leave the United States stemmed from Donald Trump's surprising re-election. Reflecting on this, O’Donnell remarked, “I never thought he would win again,” but after discussions with her therapist, she made a concrete plan to move overseas should Trump secure another term.Currently in the midst of her application for Irish citizenship, O’Donnell expressed her reluctance to discuss certain details, fearing they could jeopardize her status. Despite still being considered visitors, she and her youngest child, Clay, who identifies as nonbinary and is autistic, are slowly settling into their new lifestyle.In embracing her Irish heritage, O'Donnell remarked how she recognizes parts of herself reflected in Irish culture, particularly in her upbringing. Warmly adorned with a Claddagh ring symbolizing her ties to her Irish Catholic roots, she described her time in Ireland as a unique rediscovery of familial connections.The actress has even forged new friendships, including one with a member of the infamous Menendez brothers, as she delves deeper into the cultural landscape of her new home. With plans for documentary projects in the works, Rosie O'Donnell seems poised to fully embrace this chapter of her life, celebrating her past while forging a path into the future in a foreign land.
