Rosie O’Donnell’s Daughter Chelsea Accused of Sexually Assaulting Man While on Probation for Drug Charges

Published: Feb 25 2026

On February 24th, Tuesday, TMZ obtained a report from the Wisconsin Department of Corrections elucidating the reason behind the termination of Chelsea O'Donnell's probation in 2025. The report detailed an alleged incident where Chelsea, 28, the daughter of famed talk show host Rosie O'Donnell, allegedly touched the inner thigh of a man seated in the backseat of a car she was driving. The report noted that after pushing her hand away, Ms. O'Donnell then touched his genitals. Subsequently, Chelsea reportedly lost focus on the road and began to drive erratically.

Rosie O’Donnell’s Daughter Chelsea Accused of Sexually Assaulting Man While on Probation for Drug Charges 1

When questioned by officials, Chelsea denied assaulting the man, claiming that the interaction was consensual. However, TMZ reported that she did admit to having sexual relationships with four other individuals and meeting someone through a dating app.

As previously reported by the National Enquirer, Chelsea was initially given six years of parole for three arrests in 2024, including a September drug possession and child neglect charge, an October drug charge, and an November drug charge, according to Us Weekly. In October, the mother of four was sentenced to prison for violating parole.

Rosie shared a statement with Us Weekly at the time, expressing compassion for those struggling with addiction. "Chelsea was born into addiction and it has been a painful journey for her and her children," she said. "We continue to love and support her through these horrible times. Prayers are welcomed."

Furthermore, the comedian posted a photo of Chelsea as a young girl on Instagram, writing, "My child chelsea belle - before addiction took over her life - I loved her then and I love her now as she faces a scary future. Prayers are welcomed."

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