Rosie O'Donnell's heart is wrapped around her daughter's well-being, and she's urging her followers to send prayers for Chelsea Belle O'Donnell amidst the 28-year-old's legal struggles. "My child, Chelsea Belle—before addiction consumed her life," Rosie shared on Instagram on October 29, alongside a photo of a younger Chelsea. "I loved her then, and I love her now as she faces an uncertain future—prayers are welcomed."
Rosie's request comes one week after Chelsea's probation was revoked and she was sentenced to prison on October 22, according to documents from Marinette County, Wisconsin, obtained by E! News. And for Rosie—who adopted Chelsea at birth with ex Kelli Carpenter—it's a difficult time for her daughter. "I have compassion for those struggling with addiction," the 63-year-old shared in an October 29 statement to E! News. "Chelsea was born into addiction, and it has been a painful journey for her and her four young children."
She added, "We continue to love and support her through these terrible times. Prayers are welcomed." Chelsea's legal troubles started in September 2024 when she was arrested on felony counts of neglecting a child, maintaining a drug trafficking place, and possession of methamphetamine. She was arrested again in October of that year in Oconto County, Wisconsin, and subsequently charged with felony possession of methamphetamine and narcotic drugs, bail jumping, as well as misdemeanor counts of drug paraphernalia possession and resisting or obstructing an officer.
In November 2024, Chelsea was arrested yet again, charged with two felony counts of possession of methamphetamine, a felony count of possession of narcotic drugs, and two felony counts of bail jumping. According to court documents, Chelsea ultimately pleaded guilty to one charge of possession of methamphetamine, one count of resisting or obstructing an officer, and one count of bail jumping. She was originally sentenced to one year in jail and had been a member of the drug treatment court until she was terminated from the program in September. Her original probation was conditional on absolute sobriety.
Following Chelsea's third arrest, Rosie confirmed her daughter's arrest on Instagram in December 2024, saying, "So yes this is true. After being bailed out by her birth mother—Chelsea was arrested again—and is facing many charges related to her drug addiction." She added at the time, "We all hope she is able to get the help she needs to turn her life around."
Chelsea's legal troubles come amid Rosie's recent decision to move to Ireland, a choice she is thrilled about. "We chose Ireland and didn't really know where to go," O'Donnell told Us Weekly in April. "And someone suggested Dalkey, and I found a house online that was in Glengarry." She added, "I love the little town. It’s in the heart of Dublin, but it’s still a village where you know the name of the grocer and you know the name of the cashiers. People are unbelievably kind in a way that shocks me every single day."
