Rosie O’Donnell’s Daughter Chelsea Arrested Again
Chelsea O’Donnell, the 27-year-old daughter of comedian Rosie O’Donnell, has been arrested for the third time this year in Wisconsin. On November 18, Chelsea was taken into custody in Marinette County, facing a string of charges, including two felony counts of methamphetamine possession, a felony count of possessing narcotic drugs, and two felony counts of bail jumping. Court records also reveal misdemeanor charges for resisting or obstructing a police officer, possession of an illegally obtained prescription, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
This marks Chelsea’s third arrest in recent months. Her earlier arrests occurred on September 10 and October 11, both involving drug-related offenses and felony child neglect. Chelsea posted a $2,000 bond after the September arrest but was detained again in October. In her most recent court appearance on November 26, Chelsea pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from the September incident. She is next due in court on January 27, 2025.
The O’Donnell family has spoken openly about Chelsea’s ongoing battle with addiction. In a statement shared with PEOPLE, they said, “Sadly, this is not new for our family. Chelsea has struggled with drug addiction for a decade — we are all hopeful she will find her way out of this deadly disease.”
Rosie, 62, adopted Chelsea with her ex-wife Kelli Carpenter, and she has expressed heartbreak over her daughter’s struggles. Sharing an old photo of Chelsea on Instagram, Rosie wrote, “Chelsea is in the news today — this is a photo from a better time.” She reiterated the family’s statement and later thanked fans for their support in a TikTok video.
“And for all the people who told me they were going through something similar with a child or spouse or a brother or a lover, thank you for making me feel less alone,” Rosie said in the video.
She also acknowledged the challenges of living in the public eye, both for herself and for her children. In her words: “I think it’s hard to be a public person sometimes, and it’s hard for the children of those public people. But, you know, it is what it is in the culture today.”
