What is Rosie O’Donnell’s net worth? How the comedian earned her fortune amid move to Ireland

Rosie O’Donnell, the renowned 62-year-old American comedian, has left America and relocated to Ireland. She announced the surprising and significant life update just a few days before Donald Trump's inauguration.

After the US President was re-elected this year, she decided to leave her country and move to Ireland with Clay, her 12-year-old kid.

Amid news of her shifting countries, Rosie O’Donnell, known for slamming Trump, has been receiving mixed responses from netizens. On the other hand, many fans are curious to know her current net worth.

According to a Celebrity Net Worth report, Rosie O’Donnell has a net worth of $80 million. From performing at stand-up comedy shows to later appearing in popular shows, she has worked relentlessly and executed phenomenal displays to amass her fortune.

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Everything we know about Rosie O’Donnell's career and her flourishing economic status over the years

Rosie's impeccable on-screen and stage presence made her a household name, especially in the US. From stepping into the famed world of glitz and glamour in 1984 with Star Search, her stardom continued with her hosting her show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, within a few years and beyond.

Rosie O’Donnell has remained in the limelight and received appreciation from her fans throughout her illustrious career. In 1986, her TV journey started with Gimme a Break!. Two years later, she donned the hat of a veejay and hosted Stand-up Spotlight on VH1.

A pivotal transition in Rosie O’Donnell's career came in 1992 with her making a debut in movies. She was a part of A League of Their Own. The versatile actress portrayed different characters on-screen and was seen in films across different genres. Her noteworthy movies include Sleepless in Seattle (1993), Another Stakeout (1993), The Flintstones (1994), Now And Then (1995), Beautiful Girls (1995), Harriet The Spy (1996), and Wide Awake (1998).

Beyond hosting, Rosie O’Donnell's television journey spanned acting, too. According to Wikipedia, she has worked on multiple TV shows, such as Gimme a Break! (1986–1987), Nip/Tuck (2006–2008), The Fosters (2014–2018), and SMILF (2017–2019).

From 1996 to 2002, she hosted the Emmy-winning The Rosie O'Donnell Show with NBC Studios. She also co-hosted The View (2006–2007, 2014–2015). She was this talk show's moderator as well.

In March 2007, Rosie kickstarted a new venture and launched Jahero, a video series on her website. Along with her MUA and The Rosie O'Donnell Show writer, she started this new creative chapter.

Named Rosie Radio, O’Donnell worked on this radio show from 2009 to 2011. Next, she joined the Oprah Winfrey Network and produced content in 2011. That year, she became the moderator for The Doc Club With Rosie O'Donnell. Also, she was the host for Becoming Chaz and Miss Representation. Additionally, she ventured into her own show, The Rosie Show (2011-2012).

In the next few years, Rosie remained associated with multiple popular projects and shows, such as Bomb Girls (2013), Smash (2013), Impractical Jokers (2013), Empire (2015), Mom (2016), and The $100,000 Pyramid (2016).

O'Donnell's never-ending list of professional initiatives includes being an author as well. She published Kids are Punny: Jokes Sent By Kids To The Rosie O'Donnell Show and its next part in 1997 and 1998, respectively. She has also released more books, such as Find Me (2002) and Celebrity Detox (2007).

Rosie joined McCall's, a famous women's magazine, and transformed it into Rosie's McCall's in the early 2000s. She explored the travel sector too and introduced R Family Vacations, a travel company focusing on people from the LGBTQ community.

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Rosie O’Donnell announced her relocation on TikTok

Rosie O'Donnell announced the news of her international move via a TikTok video. On March 11, 2025, she uploaded a long video and confirmed that she relocated on January 15.

Rosie O’Donnell said:

"It's been pretty wonderful. I have to say, the people are so loving and so kind, so welcoming, and I'm very grateful."

The comedian further continued:

"I'm in the process of getting my Irish citizenship as I have Irish grandparents, and that's what's going on."

O’Donnell addressed the decision behind this major move.

"Although I was never someone who thought I would move to another country, that's what I decided would be the best for myself and my 12-year-old child."

Rosie expressed how he misses her other kids, friends, and "many things about life there at home." She also shared that she would consider returning to America once "it is safe for all citizens to have equal rights there."