Overview
- Rosie O'Donnell published a long poem with a photo about a recent prison visit, which multiple outlets report she made on Saturday and shared on Instagram and Substack.
- She describes the visiting room, strict rules for a four-hour visit and limited contact, saying visitors were told a hug was allowed only at the start and end and that hands must stay above the table.
- Rosie wrote that Chelsea appeared "healthy" and "calm" in her green inmate uniform, that they now speak daily, and that Chelsea's sobriety appears to be helping her make progress.
- Court records show Chelsea's probation was revoked in October 2025 after earlier 2024 arrests on drug-related charges, and she pleaded guilty to counts including bail jumping and possessing methamphetamine.
- Rosie's post says the visit was cut short by a nearby tornado warning and notes Chelsea's four children have not visited; the public account aims to document their bond and highlight the human toll of addiction and incarceration.