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What Is Rosie O’Donnell’s Net Worth?
Rosie O’Donnell, a prominent figure in American entertainment, boasts a net worth of $80 million. This substantial wealth has been accumulated through her diverse career as a stand-up comedian, actress, author, and media personality.
Early Career and Rise to Fame
Roseann O’Donnell was born on March 21, 1962, in Commack, Long Island, New York. She grew up in Commack with her four siblings. Rosie attended Commack High School, graduating in 1980. From 1979 to 1984, O’Donnell honed her comedic skills by touring as a stand-up comedian in clubs across the country. Her career gained significant momentum after appearing on “Star Search” in 1984. Following her exposure on “Star Search,” O’Donnell began securing roles in television sitcoms, marking her television debut in 1986 as Nell Carter’s neighbor on “Gimme a Break!” In 1988, she joined VH1, hosting the comedy showcase series “Stand-Up Spotlight.”
Her film career began to take off after the 1992 sitcom “Stand By Your Man” failed. In 1992, O’Donnell made her feature film debut in “A League of Their Own,” alongside stars like Tom Hanks, Madonna, and Geena Davis. She continued to appear in a variety of films, including “Sleepless in Seattle” (1993), where she played the best friend of Meg Ryan’s character, “The Flintstones” (1994), where she portrayed Betty Rubble, and “Exit to Eden” (1994). Further film roles included “Beautiful Girls” (1996), “Wide Awake” (1998), and “Tarzan” (1999), where she voiced the character of Terk.
“The Rosie O’Donnell Show” and Subsequent Ventures
In 1996, O’Donnell launched “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” with NBC Studios. The series aired from June 1996 to May 2002, gaining immense popularity and winning multiple Emmy Awards. She became known as ‘The Queen of Nice’ due to her engaging style and interactions with guests and audiences.
In September 2006, O’Donnell joined “The View” as co-host and moderator, replacing Meredith Vieira. Her contributions led to a 27% rise in the show’s ratings during her first year. However, she left ABC in 2007 after failing to reach an agreement on a new contract.
In November 2009, O’Donnell premiered her daily two-hour radio show on Sirius XM Radio, titled “Rosie Radio,” which ran until June 2011. In 2011, she began producing content for the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), including “The Doc Club with Rosie O’Donnell” and specials such as “Becoming Chaz” and “Miss Representation.” Her own show on OWN, “The Rosie Show,” aired from October 2011 to March 2012. O’Donnell returned to “The View” in the fall of 2014 as a co-host but left in 2015, citing personal reasons and health problems. From 2013 to 2016, she made appearances on shows like “Bomb Girls” (2013), “Smash” (2013), “Impractical Jokers” (2013), “The Fosters” (2014-2016), “Empire” (2015), “Mom” (2016), “Match Game” (2016), and “The $100,000 Pyramid” (2016). From November 2017 until March 2019, she was a cast member of the Showtime comedy “SMILF.”
Other Ventures and Publications
In 2000, O’Donnell partnered with the publishers of “McCall’s” magazine to revamp it into “Rosie’s McCall’s,” but she left the venture in September 2002 following a dispute over editorial control, leading to the magazine’s closure in 2003.
O’Donnell is also a published author, having released children’s books such as “Kids are Punny: Jokes Sent by Kids to the Rosie O’Donnell Show” in 1997 and a sequel in 1998. In April 2002, she released her first memoir, “Find Me,” followed by “Celebrity Detox” in October 2007.
Additionally, she co-launched R Family Vacations with Kelli Carpenter and Gregg Kaminsky, catering to LGBTQ families.
Real Estate Investments and Holdings
Rosie O’Donnell has a history of active real estate investment, marked by numerous property acquisitions and sales across the United States.
In 1999, O’Donnell purchased a residence on Star Island in Miami for $6.75 million. She later sold this property in 2003 for $16.5 million. In 2013, she acquired a home in Saddle River, New Jersey, for $6.375 million. After attempting to sell it for $7 million in 2015 and subsequently lowering the price to $5.99 million, she eventually sold it at a $1 million loss in April 2021.
In July 2015, O’Donnell bought a house in West Palm Beach, Florida, for $5 million. She sold this home in January 2018 for approximately the same price as her initial purchase.
In 2017, she purchased a triplex condo in New York City for $8 million. She listed this property for sale in April 2024 for $7.5 million.
O’Donnell owns a 2.4-acre compound in Nyack, New York, consisting of multiple lots and residences. In November 2017, she initially listed the entire property for sale at $11 million. Since then, she has sold off portions of the property while retaining ownership of the majority.
In December 2021, Rosie closed on a 4,100 square-foot mansion in LA’s Beverlywood neighborhood for $4.6 million. Just months later, she listed this home for $4.9 million.
