Rosie O’Donnell Speaks Out Against Online Harassment
Rosie O’Donnell has taken a stand against online harassment. On Monday, the comedian addressed concerns about a stalker who has been bothering her on social media, particularly on TikTok.
In a Substack post titled “Digital Stalker,” O’Donnell described her experience, saying, “A follower on TikTok seems obsessed with all things Rosie… She has my phone number, which is sadly too easy to find in today’s crazy world.” She went on to explain how this individual pretends to be someone else, sending her numerous messages and even inquiring if they could be discussed in therapy.
“It feels surreal,” she wrote. “I’m not praising Trump like some delusional being; he’s at the center of it all in her mind. I block her, and she just makes a new account.” O’Donnell expressed her frustration with the situation, mentioning a mix of fear and anger that comes from dealing with a person who seems dangerously fixated on her.
O’Donnell also shared her thoughts on how fame complicates such experiences. “It’s hard to understand the role you play in a stranger’s life,” she reflected. “The real danger is choosing faith over fear.”
She elaborated on her discomfort, saying, “I don’t answer texts anymore; there’s this scary vibe. Her focus is unsettling, and while I’ve encountered strange things before, this feels different.” Those past experiences included interactions with various admirers, some of whom were well-meaning, though this current situation is more alarming.
In her post, she concluded: “Naming her would mean giving her what she wants, so I won’t.” O’Donnell stressed the emotional toll this has taken on her, admitting that she’s considering getting a restraining order.
Meanwhile, O’Donnell has been in a somewhat quieter phase of her career since relocating to Ireland earlier this year, amid a continuing feud with former President Donald Trump. Recently, Trump made headlines again, suggesting he might seek to revoke her citizenship via social media, which she firmly rejected as unconstitutional.
She emphasized her pride in being an American citizen and stated, “The only way you can take away someone’s citizenship is if they voluntarily renounce it, and I will never do that.” O’Donnell has also applied for Irish citizenship, noting her roots there and reflecting on her ongoing political exile.
In her words, “It would definitely be a good thing to secure Irish citizenship,” especially with the kind of threats she’s been facing. And one has to wonder, what will be the next chapter in her journey?
