Let me tell you, Rosie O'Donnell's life hasn't been a walk in the park. You might remember her from the '90s, when she hosted her wildly popular daytime talk show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show. During those six seasons, she wasn't afraid to get personal, sharing her struggles with her audience. One of the hardest things she ever had to face was losing her mom, Roseann Teresa, to breast cancer. That loss changed her life forever, in ways that no one could fully understand unless they've been through something similar.
Rosie's New Book Sheds Light on a Difficult Truth
In a forthcoming book titled Ladies Who Punch: The Explosive Inside Story of 'The View' by Ramin Setoodeh, Rosie reveals a deeply personal and painful part of her past. She claims that her father, Edward Joseph, sexually abused her when she was a child. "It started very young," she told Variety, her voice heavy with emotion. "And then when my mother died, it sort of ended in this strange way because suddenly he was left with five kids to take care of." Can you imagine carrying that kind of secret for so long?
Why Did Rosie Wait So Long to Speak Out?
Now, you might be wondering why Rosie waited so long to share this part of her story. Her father passed away in 2015, and it wasn't easy for her to come forward. "On the whole, it's not something I like to talk about," she admitted. "Of course, it changes you. Any child who experiences something like that, especially at the hands of a family member, feels completely powerless and trapped. The person you'd tell is the same person who's hurting you." That must have been an impossible situation for her to navigate.
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Rosie's Advocacy for Sexual Abuse Victims
Rosie has always been a strong advocate for sexual abuse victims, and she's not shy about speaking out against those she believes have crossed the line. "I'm very anti-Roman Polanski and anti-Woody Allen," she said in the book, referencing Dylan Farrow's accusation that her father, Woody Allen, sexually assaulted her when she was just 7 years old. "It's a pretty clear line for me," Rosie added, showing just how serious she is about this issue. Her courage in speaking up has undoubtedly inspired others to do the same.
A Sneak Peek Into Ladies Who Punch
Ladies Who Punch promises to give readers a raw and emotional look into Rosie's world. The book will feature "stunning interviews with nearly every host" The View has ever had, along with stories you've never heard before. If you're curious to learn more, the book hits shelves on April 2. It's going to be a must-read for anyone who's followed Rosie's journey and wants to understand the full picture of her life.
