Roseann "Rosie" O'Donnell (born March 21, 1962) is an American stand-up comedian, actress, author

Author

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 and television personality. She has also been a magazine editor and continues to be a celebrity blog

Blog

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ger, LGBT rights

LGBT social movements

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 activist, television producer

Television producer

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 and collaborative partner in the LGBT family vacation company R Family Vacations

R Family Vacations

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Raised Roman Catholic, O'Donnell lost her mother to cancer as a pre-teen and has stressed the importance of protecting children and supporting families throughout her career.