Roseann O'Donnell (born March 21, 1962) is an American comedian, producer, actress, author, and television personality. She began her comedy career as a teenager and received her breakthrough on the television series Star Search in 1984. After a series of television and film roles that introduced her to a larger national audience, Rosie hosted her own syndicated daytime talk show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, between 1996 and 2002, which won several Daytime Emmy Awards. During this period, she developed the nickname "Queen of Nice", as well as a reputation for philanthropic efforts.
From 2006 to 2007, Rosie endured a controversial run as the moderator on the daytime talk show The View, which included a public feud with Donald Trump and on-air disputes regarding the Bush administration's policies with the Iraq War. She hosted Rosie Radio on Sirius XM Radio between 2009 and 2011, and from 2011 to 2012 hosted a second, short-lived daytime talk show on OWN, The Rosie Show. Rosie returned to The View in 2014, leaving after a brief five-month run due to personal issues. From 2017 to 2019, she starred on the Showtime comedy series SMILF.
In addition to comedy, film, and television, Rosie has also been a magazine editor, celebrity blogger, and author of several memoirs, including Find Me(2002) and Celebrity Detox (2007). She has also been an outspoken advocate for lesbian rights and gay adoption issues. Rosie is a foster and adoptivemother. She was named The Advocate's 2002 Person of the Year; in May 2003, she became a regular contributor to the magazine. Rosie also continues to be a television producer and a collaborative partner in the LGBT family vacation company, R Family Vacations.