Rosie O'Donnell has confirmed that she has left the United States and moved to Ireland with her 12-year-old daughter, Dakota.
The 62-year-old star made the announcement on TikTok, sharing that they moved on January 15, just days before Donald Trump took office as U.S. President.
In a heartfelt nine-minute video, O'Donnell explained that the move has been “wonderful” so far, citing the kindness and warmth of the Irish people. She also revealed she is in the process of obtaining Irish citizenship, thanks to her Irish grandparents.
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O'Donnell, known for her long-standing feud with Trump, said that while she and Dakota are happy in their new life, she misses her other children, whom she shares with ex-wife Kelli Carpenter. The couple has three adopted children and a biological child from IVF.
The comedian discussed how the political climate in the U.S. under Trump had been “heartbreaking,” further explaining that she had made the difficult decision to move for the sake of her family. She mentioned that she and Dakota would consider returning to the U.S. when equal rights are guaranteed for all citizens.
Since moving to Dublin, O'Donnell has been exploring the city and sharing her new adventures on social media, including a humorous post about adjusting to driving on the "wrong side of the road."
O'Donnell concluded her video with a message to her followers, urging them to protect their sanity amid these challenging times.
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