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In a heartfelt TikTok video posted on Tuesday, actress and comedian Rosie O\u2019Donnell revealed that she and her 12-year-old child, Clay, moved to Ireland in mid-January. The decision, she explained, was driven by her desire to create a safer and more welcoming environment for her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI never imagined I\u2019d move to another country, but I decided it was the best choice for me and my child,\u201d O\u2019Donnell shared in the video. The move took place on January 15, and she is currently in the process of obtaining Irish citizenship through her Irish grandparents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
O\u2019Donnell expressed her gratitude for the warm reception she and Clay have received in Ireland. \u201cIt\u2019s been pretty wonderful, I have to say. The people are so loving, kind, and welcoming. I\u2019m very grateful,\u201d she said. However, she also admitted to missing her other children, friends, and aspects of life back in the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The \u201cLeague of Their Own\u201d star didn\u2019t shy away from addressing the political climate in America as a key factor in her decision. \u201cIt\u2019s been heartbreaking to see what\u2019s happening politically, and it\u2019s been hard for me personally as well. As we all know, the personal is political,\u201d she said. O\u2019Donnell emphasized that she and Clay would consider returning to the U.S. only when it becomes a place where \u201call citizens have equal rights.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
O\u2019Donnell explained that she waited to share the news of her move until she and Clay were settled. \u201cI felt like we needed to take care of ourselves, make some tough decisions, and follow through. Now that we\u2019re getting settled, I was ready to post this and let everyone know what\u2019s been going on,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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