Rosie O'Donnell Says She Has 'Compassion' for Ellen DeGeneres Amid Toxic Workplace Controversy
Rosie O'Donnell is the latest celeb to weigh in on the controversy surrounding Ellen DeGeneres amid the talk show host's ongoing workplace investigation. While appearing on Busy Philipps' podcast, , the 58-year-old comedian, who hosted her own self-titled talk show in the '90s and early '00s, argued that «you can't fake your essence.» «That's why I have compassion for Ellen, right?» O'Donnell said. «I have compassion, even though, you know, I hear the stories and I understand.»«I think she has some social awkwardness,» she added.