Ellen DeGeneres may be best known for her role in entertainment, but her social influence has impacted athletes, celebrities, and fans alike. This time, the former host of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” stepped out of her usual lane to offer unexpected—but powerful—support to another high-profile figure
: Rosie O’Donnell.
The stir surrounding
Ellen DeGeneres came after a controversial post from President n on Truth Social. In the message, Trump claimed he was “seriously considering” revoking
Rosie O’Donnell’s citizenship, referencing her recent move to Ireland with her autistic son.
Controversy and clarity
According to the report by
Page Six, President
Donald Trump does not have the authority to revoke citizenship, his statement set off alarms and reignited past tensions. That’s when
Ellen DeGeneres stepped in, taking a firm stance. She reposted a screenshot of the president’s message. Along with
Rosie O’Donnell’s sarcastic reply, and added her own blunt caption: “Good for you, @rosie.”
Beyond politics, Ellen DeGeneres’s gesture was seen by many as a turning point between two personalities with history. Back in 1998, DeGeneres publicly claimed she didn’t know Rosie. An admission that hurt Rosie O’Donnell deeply and lingered for years. But this latest show of support. From DeGeneres to another woman in the LGBTQ+ community under public attack—revives the idea of unity over rivalry.
Activism and allyship
Ellen DeGeneres, now 67, currently lives in England with her wife Portia de Rossi. Since ending her iconic daytime show, she’s kept a low profile. Still, DeGeneres continues to use her platform to amplify the voices of athletes, LGBTQ+ figures, and activists. In a time when public figures often avoid controversy. DeGeneres chose to support Rosie O’Donnell openly—a move that echoed across fan communities on both sides of the Atlantic.
