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Key Points Rosie O'Donnell asked for prayers after daughter Chelsea was sentenced to prison. Chelsea struggled with addiction and multiple arrests, leading to probation revocation. O'Donnell's followers flooded her with love and support during the difficult time. Rosie O’Donnell asked fans for prayers for her daughter Chelsea‘s “scary future” after she was sentenced to prison. On Wednesday, Oct. 29, the former Rosie O’Donnell Show host, 63, took to Instagram with a photo of Chelsea as a young child. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 “My child Chelsea Belle—before addiction took over her life—I loved her then I love her now as she faces a scary future,” the comedian captioned her update. “Prayers welcomed—#addiction awareness #love #family.” O’Donnell’s post about her adopted daughter, 28, came after a Wisconsin judge revoked Chelsea’s probation in a drug case and sentenced her to prison on Oct. 22, Us Weekly reported. An official from the treatment drug court said Chelsea was in violation due to sexual assault allegations; no further details were provided, per the outlet. Additionally, Chelsea had “not shown significant progress in the treatment drug program,” Us Weekly reported. In a statement to People, O’Donnell 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.” Oops! We’re unable to load this content right now. View directly on Instagram In the comments of O’Donnell’s Instagram post, Gloria Estefan wrote, “Sending you so much love, Ro! Love you! ❤️❤️❤️.” Ricki Lake shared, “🙏🙏🙏🙏💗,” as Supernanny star Jo Frost commented, “Love always darling ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.” Another follower wrote, “In my prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏.” Someone else echoed, “My prayers are with you and her children🙏🩵.” Meanwhile, a different follower shared, “Holding space for you both. Healing and recovery are possible ❤️🩹🙏🏽.” Between September and December 2024, Chelsea was arrested three times in Wisconsin. A September incident resulted in felony charges for child neglect and methamphetamine possession. She was arrested a second time the following month for bail jumping, resisting or obstructing an officer and possession of methamphetamine. In November, Chelsea was arrested yet again for possession of methamphetamine, bail jumping and possession of narcotic drugs.
