Rosie O’Donnell Kicks-off Pride Month By Going IG Official With Girlfriend Aimee
By Fiyin Olowokandi on June 2, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
It is official! Rosie O'Donnell is no longer single, and she wants the whole world to know.
The renowned entertainer, best known for her comedic gifts and philanthropic efforts, recently unveiled her new girlfriend on social media with a sweet post.
On Wednesday, June 1, the 60-year-old actress marked the first day of Pride month by going Instagram official with her adorable partner.
Rosie O'Donnell Flaunts Her Blossoming Romance With New Girlfriend For Pride Month
Taking to Instagram, the 12-time Emmy Award winner shared a screenshot of the heartwarming post her new girlfriend Aimee uploaded on her private account.
The snap featured a selfie of the happy couple smiling brightly at the camera with Aimee's arms wrapped around the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star's neck.
"Happy PRIDE!!" the comedian's girlfriend captioned the post alongside several emojis, including an LGBTQ flag, rainbow, heart, and love emojis.
In support of the same-sex couple, fans flooded the comment section with numerous rainbow and heart emojis while wishing the lovers a happy Pride month.
The "Sleepless in Seattle" star first sparked relationship rumors in May after sharing a picture of her hand resting on the leg of an unidentified woman with numerous tattoos.
As revealed by PageSix, the mystery woman named Aimee, whose last name has not been revealed, made waves on TikTok by uploading makeup tutorials for her 85K subscribers.
Last year, the "Riding the Bus with My Sister" executive producer's girlfriend opened up about her childhood on the "Lesbian Speaking" podcast.
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The social media influencer, who hails from Boise in Idaho, explained that she was raised as a "strict Mormon" and married at 21.
According to the makeup artist, this marriage was done "out of duty," but it blessed her with a precious daughter named Izzie.
After five years, Aimee's relationship with her unnamed spouse ended, and the former couple embarked on a rigorous 8-year court battle to win custody of their daughter.
However, the "Queer as Folk" actress's girlfriend emerged victorious, winning full custody of Izzie. The Tiktok user also has a son named Elliott.
On the podcast, Aimee confessed that accepting her sexuality did not come easy because of the teachings engraved in her mind at the Mormon Church.
The ex-Mormon had gotten over her concerns as she did not shy away from celebrating Pride month with "The View" moderator.
This relationship also marked the first time the "Celebrity Detox" author has gone Instagram-official with a partner in almost three years.
The "All Aboard! Rosie's Family Cruise" star was previously engaged to a Boston police officer named Elizabeth Rooney before the pair broke up after a two-year affair in 2019.
In 2004, the TV personality tied the knot with Kelli Carpenter, and the pair share four children. O'Donnell has a fifth child from her 2012–2015 relationship with Michelle Rounds, who committed suicide in 2017.
'The Rosie O'Donnell Show' Host Had An Awkward Encounter With Priyanka Chopra
Earlier this year, The Blast reported that O'Donnell had gotten on Priyanka Chopra's wrong side following an awkward encounter at Nobu, a popular restaurant in Malibu.
Recalling the drama on TikTok, the 60-year-old explained that she stepped out to enjoy a delicious meal with her son Fran Drescher when she spotted the Bollywood icon and her musician husband, Nick Jonas.
Not one to let a good opportunity pass her by, the comedian walked over to the couple to introduce herself, noting she enjoyed the singer's performance in the "Kingdom" movie.
After singing the Disney alum's praises, the mother-of-five tried to score points with Chopra by claiming to know the "Baywatch" actress's dad.
However, when the For All Kids Organization founder mistook the Indian native's father for the renowned Indian-American author Deepak Chopra.
Embarrassed by this grave error, the New Yorker apologized to Jonas and his wife, but many people criticized the entertainer for lacking sincerity.
The "Quantico" star indirectly slammed the comedian in an Instagram post. The 39-year-old pointed out that people deserved to be recognized for their individuality instead of being labeled as someone's wife, especially in a sincere apology.
Following this post, O'Donnell received more backlash from fans, but her longtime friend Fran Drescher defended the entertainer, claiming she would never intentionally hurt anyone.
