Rosie O’donnell’s Family: A Look at Her Five Children and Life in Ireland
Rosie O’Donnell, the beloved actress and comedian, has always been open about the joys and challenges of motherhood. As of March 2025, O’Donnell resides in Ireland with her youngest child, Clay, while navigating a complex family life that includes five children, adoption, loss, and the struggles of addiction. This is a complete look at the lives of Parker, Chelsea, Blake, Vivienne, and Clay O’Donnell.
A Growing Family Through Adoption and Love
O’Donnell has built her family through adoption and relationships with two wives.She welcomed four children – Parker,Chelsea,Blake,and Vivienne – with ex-wife Kelli Carpenter,and her youngest,Clay,with late ex-wife Michelle Rounds. “I have a lot of love for my children,” O’Donnell has often expressed, a sentiment that underscores her dedication to her family despite personal hardships.
Chelsea O’Donnell’s Struggles and Resilience
The eldest of O’Donnell’s children, Chelsea Belle O’Donnell, born September 20, 1997, has faced significant public challenges. In late 2024, she made headlines following multiple arrests in Wisconsin related to drug possession and neglect of a child.After a period of estrangement during her teenage years, O’Donnell and Chelsea reconnected following Chelsea’s pregnancy in 2018, welcoming her first grandchild, Skylar Rose, into the world that December.O’Donnell
Parker O’Donnell: A Private Life
Parker O’Donnell, born February 21, 1998, generally maintains a private life, away from the public eye.Details about his current pursuits are scarce, but he is known to have attended a Catholic high school in New York.
Blake O’Donnell: A Private Life and Lavish Wedding
Born December 5, 1999, Blake Christopher O’Donnell prefers to keep a lower profile. He attended Marist College in New York and announced his engagement to Teresa Garofalow Westervelt in December 2022 during a performance of Phantom of the Opera, with a memorable appearance by Hillary Clinton in the audience. The couple married on august 16, 2024, in a lavish ceremony where Blake’s sister, Vivienne, served as his “best man.” The couple shares a dog named Boots.
vivienne O’Donnell: TikTok Star and University Student
Vivienne Rose O’Donnell, born November 29, 2002, is currently enrolled at the university of Delaware. She gained attention in 2022 for sharing her viewpoint on growing up with a famous mother on TikTok, stating that her upbringing wasn’t “normal.” O’Donnell responded with acceptance, acknowledging that Vivienne’s childhood was unconventional. Vivienne also famously revealed on TikTok that a longtime family friend was none other than Madonna.
Clay O’Donnell: A “Gift from Another Dimension” and a Move to Ireland
The youngest of the O’Donnell children, Clay, born January 5, 2013, was adopted with O’donnell’s second wife, Michelle Rounds, who tragically died by suicide in 2017. In September 2022, O’Donnell publicly shared that Clay had been diagnosed with autism, describing him as a “gift from another dimension.” She emphasized the importance of allowing Clay to embrace his diagnosis as a “superpower” and expressed a newfound sense of compassion and understanding.
On January 15, 2025, O’Donnell and Clay permanently relocated to Ireland, a decision seemingly prompted by the reelection of President Donald Trump, as hinted at in a TikTok video.O’Donnell is also participating in a Hulu documentary, Unleashing Hope: The Power of Service Dogs for Children with Autism, which highlights the transformative impact of Clay’s service dog, kuma. According to a trailer released by PEOPLE, Kuma “went right to Clay” upon their first meeting, providing crucial support for her son who sometimes “goes internal.”
Rosie O’Donnell’s journey as a mother has been marked by both immense joy and profound challenges. Her unwavering love for her children, coupled with her willingness to share their stories, continues to resonate with audiences and underscores the complexities of modern family life.
