Rosie O’Donnell has revealed that she has no interest in rekindling her friendship with Ellen DeGeneres despite receiving an apology. In a recent interview, the 61-year-old expressed a lack of confidence in having DeGeneres in his life because of previous comments the talk show host made on “Larry King Live.”
O’Donnell also discussed turning down the role of Mary Sanderson in “Hocus Pocus” due to concerns about perpetuating negative stereotypes while praising Kathy Najimy’s performance in the film.
Read on to learn more.
Rosie O’Donnell Is Not Friends With Ellen DeGeneres
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Despite receiving an apology from the former talk show host, Rosie O’Donnell is making no effort to rekindle her friendship with Ellen DeGeneres. DeGeneres has said on “Larry King Live” in the past that she and O’Donnell are “not friends,” a statement that seems to have left a permanent mark on their relationship.
In a recent interview with Hollywood Reporter, O’Donnell revealed that DeGeneres had texted her a few weeks ago to check on her well-being, saying, “She texted me a few weeks ago to check in, see how I was doing, and I asked her how she was still alive without being on TV. “
In People magazine, O’Donnell reflected on their complicated relationship, “It’s been a big transition. But we have a weirdness in our relationship. I don’t know if it’s jealousy, competition, or the fact that he once said something rude about me that hurt my feelings. ” He continued, recounting the interaction, “He wrote, ‘I’m sorry, and I don’t remember that.’ I think he saw me talking about it on the Andy Cohen show.”
‘I Can’t Believe This Person Is In My World’
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Although DeGeneres has forgotten, O’Donnell vividly remembers the incident that left a lasting impression on her, so much so that she printed T-shirts for her staff that read, “I don’t know Rosie. We are not friends.”
The Emmy winner expressed her disbelief at having DeGeneres in her life, saying, “I have a picture of her holding it [my then-infant son] Parker. I know his mother. I can identify his brother without him in the room. I have known him for years. I feel like I don’t believe this person is in my world.”
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O’Donnell previously opened up about hurtful comments made by DeGeneres when she was asked about the fate of her former talk show, “The Rosie O’Donnell Show,” after she came out as a lesbian. In response, DeGeneres said, “I don’t know Rosie. We are not friends.” During an appearance on “Watch What Happens Live” with Andy Cohen, O’Donnell openly expressed the effect those words had on her, stating, “It hurt me like a baby. And I never really got over it.”
Rosie O’Donnell Reveals Why She Turned Down ‘Hocus Pocus’ Role
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While chatting with Hollywood ReporterO’Donnell revealed that she turned down an offer to portray the witch Mary Sanderson in the iconic Halloween movie “Hocus Pocus,” released in 1993. Instead, the role ended up being played by Kathy Najimy.
O’Donnell bluntly explained his decision: “Because I didn’t want to play a fat witch who eats and kills children. Even Bette Midler, who’s like, my favorite, and Sarah Jessica Parker. He continued, “I can’t do it. I can’t do a part where I’m going to be mean to kids, and the joke is about [character’s] size. I just feel like I have to say no to that.”
Rosie O’Donnell Praises Bette Midler
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When asked if she regrets not taking the role in “Hocus Pocus,” O’Donnell replied with a resounding “No.” Elaborating, he told the outlet, “And I think Kathy is great in it. You know, he makes that face. I don’t even know how he did it.”
Inside THR interview, O’Donnell praised Bette Midler, one of the stars of “Hocus Pocus,” as one of the archetypal women I grew up wanting to be with.” The discussion also covered various aspects of O’Donnell’s career and personal life, delving into her experiences as gay women and single mothers in Hollywood.
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