Rosie O’Donnell recently shared a personal glimpse into her family life, posting a screenshot of a video call with her daughter Chelsea O’Donnell and grandson Atlas.
The post comes just months after public attention surrounding Chelsea’s legal troubles and her estrangement from Rosie.
The talk show host posted the image on Instagram on July 8, 2025, showing Chelsea and Atlas during a FaceTime call, with Rosie appearing in the corner of the frame. She captioned it:
“chelsea atlas and me #welldone”
The moment prompted a variety of comments from followers, many expressing support for Chelsea.
A Difficult Year for Chelsea O’Donnell
The photo drew added interest due to Chelsea’s legal situation earlier this year. According to court records from Wisconsin, the 27-year-old was sentenced to six years of probation after three separate arrests in the fall of 2024.
Chelsea pleaded guilty to three charges:
- Possession of methamphetamine
- Bail jumping
- Resisting or obstructing an officer
Two other charges related to drug possession and drug paraphernalia were dropped as part of the court proceedings.
Following the sentencing, Rosie O’Donnell confirmed publicly that Chelsea had entered a drug rehabilitation program.
“Chelsea is currently in a drug rehabilitation program and doing quite well,” Rosie said at the time.
“I am very proud of her progress. We support and love her very much.”
Estate Changes and Name Change
During Chelsea’s legal challenges, Rosie took the step of removing her daughter from her estimated $80 million estate. Chelsea, who is adopted, responded by filing to legally change her last name back to that of her birth mother, choosing the surname Neuens.
The decision to cut Chelsea from her estate and the name change were both reported publicly while Rosie was preparing for a move overseas.
A New Chapter in Ireland
In January 2025, Rosie O’Donnell relocated to Ireland, citing concerns for her and her 12-year-old son Clay’s safety as part of her reasoning. Clay has autism, and Rosie described the move as a positive change.
“I’ve never had one moment where I have regretted moving here,” she shared in a social media post.
She added that people in Ireland had been “lovely, full of empathy and compassion,” calling the move “a godsend.”
While living in Ireland, Rosie has also shared glimpses of her new routine online and hinted at plans to appear live on the platform Substack.
“Check me out on #substax if u like, gonna go live there soon #rosieodonnell,” she wrote.
Family Dynamics in the Public Eye
Though Chelsea’s legal situation and her relationship with Rosie have been the subject of public attention, their recent FaceTime moment suggests ongoing contact. The snapshot comes as both women continue navigating life changes, from Chelsea’s legal recovery to Rosie’s relocation abroad.
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