Rosie O'Donnell Opens 1-Week Kimmel Run With 15-Minute Ireland-Focused Monologue
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Updated · Hollywood Reporter · Aug 18
Rosie O'Donnell Opens 1-Week Kimmel Run With 15-Minute Ireland-Focused Monologue
3 articles · Updated · Hollywood Reporter · Aug 18
Summary
Rosie O'Donnell used her first night filling in for Jimmy Kimmel to center a 15-minute opener on her life in Ireland, not a sustained attack on Donald Trump.
The 64-year-old briefly mocked Trump as “Mango Mussolini,” then spent most of the monologue on settling abroad with her 13-year-old child, telling stories about cab drivers, drinking culture and a pharmacist romance.
That approach contrasted with the Trump-heavy tone often associated with late-night TV, making her set feel more personal and grounded in everyday life.
O'Donnell moved to Ireland in 2025 seeking “a more peaceful life,” and the appearance suggested the change has left her notably upbeat as she begins a weeklong guest-host stint.