Rosie O'Donnell admits feeling 'shameful' after secret facelift she once called a betrayal of feminism
Rosie O'Donnell has publicly expressed feelings of guilt and shame after undergoing a facelift, a procedure she previously condemned as a betrayal of feminism. In her essay, she reflects on her internal conflict regarding aging and societal expectations. The comedian's decision was influenced by her weight loss and her child's strong disapproval of cosmetic surgery.
- ▪Rosie O'Donnell lost 50 pounds before deciding to get a facelift.
- ▪She once believed that cosmetic surgery was a betrayal of feminism and aging.
- ▪O'Donnell's 13-year-old child expressed strong disapproval of her decision, stating that young women look up to her.
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Entertainment Rosie O'Donnell admits feeling 'shameful' after secret facelift she once called a betrayal of feminism O'Donnell wrote she once believed cosmetic surgery was a betrayal of 'our team of women worldwide' By Christina Dugan Ramirez Fox News Published May 26, 2026 11:30am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Rosie O'Donnell addresses whether she plans on coming back to the U.S. following new spat with Trump Rosie O'Donnell addressed whether she plans on returning to the U.S. on former CNN anchor Jim Acosta's Substack show on Friday following Trump's latest threat to revoke her citizenship.
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