Rosie O'Donnell’s Daughter Sent Back to Prison After Allegedly Touching Man Without Consent

Rosie O'Donnell's daughter, Chelsea O'Donnell, has been accused of s—-- assault after allegedly touching a man without his consent. The 28-year-old was already on probation after being arrested multiple times in 2024 and is back in custody following the allegation.

The incident occurred in October 2025, when Chelsea was driving a car, and the alleged victim was seated in the rear passenger seat. According to the State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections, Chelsea touched the man's inner thigh and was rejected. Investigators said she did not stop and reached for his genitals despite the refusal.

Officials said when the man once again rejected her advances, Chelsea grew angry and started driving the car erratically, putting both their lives in danger. As a result, her probation was revoked, and she was sent back to prison.

Court records show Chelsea has had a long struggle with drug addiction, which strained her relationship with her mother. In 2024, she was arrested on three different occasions for possession of methamphetamine, child neglect, possession of narcotic drugs, and bail jumping.

Chelsea O'Donnell pleaded guilty to the crimes and received six years' probation with strict conditions. The terms included complete sobriety, no contact with drug dealers or users, and no possession of alcohol.

Chelsea was also asked to inform the authorities before getting into any romantic or intimate relationships. However, she failed to do so and engaged with at least four s—-- partners between July and September 2025.

Chelsea was adopted by talk show host and comedian Rosie in 1997 when she was a three-month-old infant. After years of tumultuous relationship and Chelsea’s legal troubles, Rosie decided to cut her out of her $80 million estate in April 2025. In retaliation, Chelsea legally changed her last name to her birth mother’s maiden name, Neuens.

Rosie earlier talked about her daughter’s addiction in an interview with People magazine and said, “I have compassion for those struggling with addiction - Chelsea was born into addiction and it has been a painful journey for her and her four young children. We continue to love and support her through these horrible times. Prayers welcomed.”

In 2017, Chelsea accused her mother of being verbally abusive. The former The View host then clapped back by saying that her daughter was mentally ill. “Chelsea is mentally ill. [She] has been in and out of hospitals most of her life. Born addicted to heroin. She has had a tough road,” Rosie claimed.

After Chelsea’s probation was revoked, Rosie took to Instagram to post a picture from her childhood. She wrote, “My child Chelsea Belle - before addiction took over her life. I loved her then i love her now as she faces a scary future- prayers welcomed.”

Apart from Chelsea, Rosie is the adoptive mother of four other children. She adopted her first child, Parker Jaren O'Donnell, in 1995, followed by Chelase in 1997, Blake Christopher in 1999, Vivienne Rose in 2002, and Clay in 2013.