Rosie O'Donnell Was Overwhelmed by the Representation in A League of Their Own

Rosie O'Donnell talks about her admiration for Sheryl Lee Ralph, how she found her way onto the stage using stand-up comedy and her cameo in the new series, A League of Their Own.
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[@yertlemcfuzz]

I love Rosie, she raises people up and stands up for what she believes in.

[@yuracracker5572]

Rather, she is just racist filth.

[@bonniejosavland3227]

She’s on tik tok live sometimes 😂

[@jjk-bn9xw]

So true! Well said.

[@aveuch]

Except for that one daughter she disowned.

[@jjk-bn9xw]

@@aveuch that daughter now has children of her own and she and Rosie are close. It all played out just like, you know, real life. Teenager is troubled, parent and kid don’t get along, teenager leaves home, grows up, realizes they love parents, everybody gets along again.

[@sagesufferswell]

I haven't seen Rosie in ages, it's so nice to see her thriving. She's amazingly talented and makes me feel warm and fuzzy.

[@andrewaaberg482]

Ya she looks great, I'm happy to see that. Kinda indifferent towards her but she was a big part of my childhood so it's great to see her doing well.

[@andethidialbubabibub3261]

There's a reason...

[@dmmills6529]

She’s on TikTok

[@yuracracker5572]

I'm sure you say the same thing about your racist daddy.

[@andethidialbubabibub3261]

@@dmmills6529 no the answer is : she is annoying, a bad actress and worse in comedy

[@rkeller8141]

Rosie is an excellent communicator, relaxed and honest, humorous and intelligent. I didn’t know I was missing her until this interview with Seth Meyers.

[@themoneypromethod465]

Rosie reminds me of all the awesome art teachers I had in school growing up - and she reminds me of the awesome leaders and champions fighting for progress in and around my city. I applaud you, Rosie, and keep your head up doing what you’re doing.

[@yuracracker5572]

Rather, she is just racist filth

[@nicolette8659]

😊 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@massagebyjustin25]

What a class act. Rosie is so honest, down to earth, and very real. As an added bonus, she has a sense of humor that is off the charts, and can deliver a line flawlessly, with no effort....and give you a belly laugh. She is a gift....love her.

[@desflat]

When she appeared in the series as that amazing bartender, my partner and I both screamed. Loved the series, and loved seeing Rosie take part in it.

[@RVCfilm]

People forget what a great actress she is, but she's very good.

[@Ladybird.21]

@@RVCfilm was so happy to see her in This Much I Know Is True & now she keeps popping up in shows, so glad she’s still taking roles, she’s always great & real.

[@yahboyee28]

Miss Rosie's talk show. She was my childhood. Watched a league of their own hundreds of times. Happy she is still acting and being who she's always been. 💗

[@bsquared4604]

So fun seeing Rosie out and about and hitting all the talk shows again. She always gives a shout out to Shirley Hemphill (What's happening! TV show) when she speaks of her beginnings in comedy. I think that's so kind of her.

[@geocape7060]

I could listen to Rosie all day long and Seth is such a great host.

[@oneirishpoet]

Agreed they're both awesome human beings 😊

[@KJ_nyc]

Not only is Rosie a fabulous talk show host, one of the BEST, she's also a fantastic guest.

[@eternalgemini]

​@@enricovankeeken1624And a great comedian!

[@enricovankeeken1624]

@@eternalgemini *I´m not very good (with) at comedy ... i´m vEry boring actually*

[@donaldsaratoga]

Rosie is wonderful, as is Seth. This is the perfect example of what a talk show conversation should be!

[@camillejarrett5008]

I love Rosie! She seems so very genuine and it’s nice to see her in the limelight again.

[@Abigail_Wyatt]

She should have added the story about when she had a heart attack and the nurses were asking her if she thought Dottie dropped the ball on purpose!🤣 That’s how much people loved that freaking movie! 😁

[@Nimuetootoo]

Rosie is a National Treasure - happy to see her here!

[@yuracracker5572]

Rosis is racist filth.

[@guyjulius8078]

Hahahhaahhahahahahahahahahahahahaahahahhahahahah

[@gordrum]

I couldn’t love Rosie more. Sensitive, inspiring, brutally authentic 💗

[@oceanlover3530]

I wish Rosie would do another talk show. She’s sooooo good at interviewing people and making them feel comfortable. She’s a natural. ✌🏻🙂✌🏻

[@imayb1]

I love Rosie's positivity. She's forward looking, even while reminiscing and she sees good things for everyone.

[@yuracracker5572]

Except she is racist filth.

[@floormee]

Wish Rosie was in a studio as a talk show host!!! I miss her! She was a great part of my childhood!

[@TobyBlackwellMusic]

What a wonderful interview. You know, nobody can ever say that Rosie does not support artists and performers and causes that she believes in. I will always be grateful to her for bringing Broadway to everyone around the country with all the performances on her show. And from then on, she has publicly promoted and supported other artists in whatever way she can. This interview is just another shining example of why I feel fortunate to have Rosie as a representative of so much that I'm a part of. Love her and love this interview!

[@CatSpann]

Didn’t realize how much I’ve missed her, until this. Glad to see her doing well. 💕

[@marytheresejacksonlutz2533]

me too-I have always liked Rosie

[@crittermama]

I know. She's had ups and downs where she was realt liked and then mostly despised, but she's always been Rosie and fit that, I really like her. I loved her in Another Stakeout.

[@boobdongle7849]

Same! Theres a real comfort to Rosie, she holds such a special place in my heart having watched her show everyday after school growing up.

[@omegacantu-ashphd-marriedt4638]

Such an honor to continue once again to have Rose 🌹 share her talents. Loving, caring never wavering her true self. Thank you, Ms. Rosie, for your continued example of pride, and self-esteem of those with whom we all have striven to live.

[@kristyjnh]

I just started a new career at 30. I've felt like I was behind, trying to catch up to peers. Suddenly I don't feel that way. Thank you Rosie, you're an absolute god and we love you

[@NineteenEightyFive]

she seems very down to earth for such a famous celebrity. i really haven't seen her interviewed much.

[@curiosityky3375]

I love Rosie. She deserves ALL the respect.

[@nycdarin]

This is what strength, kindness, and gratitude looks like. Rosie always remembers where she came from and acknowledges the people who helped and supported her in her career. And I believe she understands the value of paying it forward. Love her!

[@loveinthematrix]

I honestly like her vibe! She ain’t messing around but she’s nice.

[@bluekarma6849]

I hate bringing politics into this,she was one of the first celebrities that went up against Trump,She’s one of the first that saw through his BS.And he ruthlessly attacked her because he was such an a hole.She looks good and she sounds good.

[@DoctorJoanieTool]

She also was one of the first celebrities to immediately say we had no business going to war with Iraq after 9/11 when we all knew … the politicians knew … but we’re too afraid to tell the truth about Bush and that war effort until it was too late. To call out the illegitimate, faux ‘weapons of mass destruction’ lie. She knew it would hurt her career and she’d get ripped for being supposedly unpatriotic but she was absolutely correct.

[@einsteinatthemovies2082]

He attacked her? She’s the one who started it LONG before he ran for President. And she looks good fro a 75 year old man.

[@Smooshes786]

@@einsteinatthemovies2082 she offered her opinion about him when asked- he was a weak man, cheat and liar that had to strike back and gather fools like you to believe he was attacked- it was an opinion he didn’t like.

[@JB-pl1iu]

Madonna saw right through Trump in the early 90s when he was hitting on her also. I forget the exact quote but she said in an interview that she could see he was a fake wuss.

[@einsteinatthemovies2082]

@@JB-pl1iu Madonna?! You’re using Madonna as your moral standard? A woman who does everything she can to pretend she’s still young and does everything she can to create controversy and stay relevant and is a known Epstein Island attendee, THAT’S who you pick to stand by? And wasn’t it was so amazing when she said that she thought about blowing up the White House. So heroic right? You Trump haters make me sick. It’s like you genuinely believe that Washington and the Presidency was the totally pure place before Trump cam along. Either complain about them all or STFU

[@midwestmutineer7675]

“They always made me feel wrong, like I was some sort of a weird girl or a strange girl or not even a girl, just because I could play. I believed them, too, you know? But not anymore. I mean, look, there’s a lot of us. I think we’re all alright.” - Doris Murphy (Played by Rosie O'Donnell) We got the message then Rosie. ❤

[@rhyfeddu]

❤

[@JonnyDIY]

Awe I love Rosie! 🌹 so great to see her, she looks great too 💕

[@boatymsboatface3929]

What a great interview- I love when there’s a real conversation.

[@karengossett1475]

I LOVE Rosie!!! Her true intelligence shines in this Interview 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@duliye]

We love you Rosie. It's good to see you back.

[@debrahelmlinger6256]

Always loved Rosie espically when after 911 alot of stars were havibg a telethon to raise money and Rosie said we in Hollywood have the money to contribute to this and should take care of it without taking it from the backs of working Americans👍

[@mage1439]

That's a really cool thing to say. Wonder how many backs that put up in Hollywood.

[@shrekvapes7340]

My friend Dal Aubrey Dunbar really loved this comment! 👍

[@lorettayoung8911]

I love Rosie,always so up front n honest,admire her so much!

[@BabyDoll-pw7wv]

Rosie's tv show was one of my favorite TV shows! She is so honest & really funny!

[@dojobebo4541]

Only some of us get the “roommate” thing. I told my new neighbor , just yesterday, as I am 46 yrs old, my “friend” lived here, too. Thank you, Rosie, for getting it. Love.

[@MrPhilipPomeroy]

Rosie is amazing! She is so positive and uplifting towards great people. I wish I could see her back on daytime television. Someday....

[@cynterslave]

It’s nice to see her making the rounds recently. She looks well!

[@jazminratzlaff5357]

Only came for Rosie O Donnell! A true icon, legend, queen, pioneer and trailblazer. Love her films, talk show and of course the original A League of their own directed by Penny Marshall. 😍😘🥰🤩👏🏻⚜️🎁♥️😆🫶🏻👑🏆🤣😂✨📺🎥🌟💎 ⚾️

[@marciabentley9557]

Beautiful interview! I love Rosie O'Donnell.

[@gusgus8134]

Really nice to see Rosie back! I can't wait to see the new flicks!!!❤️

[@Ladybird.21]

If you didn’t see her turn in HBO’s This Much I Know Is True, go watch it! She’s made some great appearances recently.

[@jesterforhire]

Love Rosie! Bring her back soon Seth. Seattle loves you! 💕💜💕

[@scottw6704]

Rosie - thank you for everything. I came out after I saw the League movie. I remember your line on the bus about your husband Charlie - "he thought I was a weird girl, or strange girl, or not even a girl, because I can play..." I was a pianist studying music in college, straight off the farm and I hadn't come out, but something in the way you delivered this line made me look around at all the other guys in school who had similar "mannerisms", all trying unsuccessfully to hide them or explain them away. And I thought "I AM a guy, and I can play. I'm not going to keep hiding part of who I am. There are a lot of others just like me". So thank you. I'll always remember the part you played.

[@viviansantino4991]

I completely Love Rosie O'Donnell. I respect her for everything that she has accomplished in her life. Some accomplishments are well known others might not be but to be someone so firm and who you are an unwavering is a gift.

[@JennyPenny1980-]

Rosie is fantastic she is such a great interview presence! I enjoy watching her tik toks, I have watched her over the years and still think she is a fantastic person.

[@bonniejosavland3227]

Same❤🎉 love seeing her on TT too!

[@ImSandyRubi]

I love her so much. I screamed when I saw her cameo on A league of their own, she's wonderful!

[@JillKnapp]

I'm so happy for Rosie; I love her so much. We've come a long way in 30 years... though we still have farther to go, I'm happy she's found her groove and can be who she always was. (Also, good lordy, her skin is gorgeous, her hair is amazing, and those glasses are kick-ass.)

[@stevemorgan3353]

She spent half of her time complimenting others. Still a magnanimous lady!

[@jbt6007]

Rosie is wise and honest. So much love for Rosie.

[@kacey7605]

I Love Hearing her Talk🌿her voice is very calming ..She needs to Come Back.... Have Her Own Show Again🎥

[@laurenstich1049]

I have always admired Rosie. Down to Earth and is still as funny as ever. Smart, talented and totally committed. Good for you, Rosie!

[@kngtrdr_]

No matter what, I will always respect Rosie and what she's done with her life. From VH1 standup spotlight to her amazing show. Much Love.

[@thegirlwholovesmusic]

I’m ready for a Rosie renaissance. The 80s/90s/00s were shallow times and she got a lot of abuse just for being herself. But she’s always been genuine, beautiful and cool AF. Now that it’s 2022 and millennials and genZ lead the conversation I’m ready to see her be loved and appreciated. ❤😊

[@patricebennett1100]

I just love this woman. She is one of the most kindest, generous people and I feel happy just watching and listening to her. 🥰

[@RielEyes]

A league of their own was one of my favorite movies as a kid! My best friend and I used to watch it all the time! " There's no crying in baseball, THERE'S NO CRYING IN BASEBALL!"

[@70foolio]

I love Rosie, she is a strong, beautiful and inspiring person. She was the 1st person on TV I felt was a “normal“ person and not “fake” I miss her on daily TV. Will watch her on any project she is involved with. 😉💕⭐️🙏🏼🤩

[@tommicky6296]

Agree

[@olgak5955]

Seth, you are such a good interviewer!

[@bellabella9181]

Rosie is like the perfect guest. Funny, chatty and sincere. 💙

[@titustiger27]

Rosie sounds like an ambassador, much like Elton Johy, explaining things, but also pointing out the nuances

[@mage1439]

Pointing out nuances is great, because even understanding that they exist is a rarer and rarer thing as time goes by.

[@chrishewittpiano]

I love Rosie O'Donnell! She's done such great stuff in her career and she's so inspiring!

[@colleenbrown3366]

Rosie's awesome...she reminds me of my Aunts. Smart, no nonsense, empathetic and genuine.

[@katiek1856]

She is a pro at interviews I swear. Love her!!

[@duzins]

I love Rosie. Miss her on XM. She’s so kind and I love how she stands up for others. ❤

[@tiredofit4761]

She was a leading force within the LGBTQ community before it was “ok” to be yourself. I applaud her. She opened doors that allowed people to be themselves. She spoke out about Donald Trump before he was president and moved this country back 50 years.

[@janekelley2001]

Loved her xm show.

[@adua78]

I like listening to her stories.

[@anne8511]

I’ve always been a big fan of Rosie O’Donnell. She’s fearless!

[@eve_on_the_beach]

OH ROSIE...I couldn't catch this when it was on,because I was at work that night,but so glad to see it now!!!! U are so AMAZING!!!!💜💜💜💜💜I followed u going in TIKTOK THO ,AS I ALWAYS DO🥰🥰🥰

[@daledapprich3122]

Love her! She is funny and authentic. 👏👏👏

[@Hollybrews3]

I've always loved her. Funny and caring, reminds me of my aunt (also we're from Long Island so that probably helps). But she just seems like a good person and this was a lovely interview.

[@siobhanmulvey]

I didn’t realize I missed seeing Rosie until seeing her here!🎉

[@sallypea3202]

I like her a lot! She’s such a champion for others! ❤️

[@Room142]

Grew up watching you Rosie, thank you for being my role model when there was no one else like you in public media

[@zazooplazz]

So great to see Rosie again! I loved her '90s talk show and movies, as well as her comedy. My husband and I saw her at the Hu Ke Lau in Chicopee, MA in the '90s when she was just starting out! 😂

[@baxter9310]

We love Rosie ♥️

[@ruthpicon2203]

When this vid with Rosie came up, I had to watch it. Seth and Rosie, 2 of my favorites! Seth I love the casual look, you are coming across more natural also. I will have to check out this new show, I did not know Rosie was in it.

[@erikm8372]

She’s an amazing host, speaker, individual… as well as an incredible talkshow or interview GUEST. That gift of the gab is everything!

[@eco2geek.]

Look, it's Rosie! I remember her talk show and bought her book. Haven't seen her in ages.

[@dalaweez]

Looking at Rosie reminds me of my Mom when she was in her 60's, the haircut, the denim shirt, the Roommate...............wait? Roommate?

[@meo21626]

lol

[@hey.noah.]

I could listen to Rosie all day, what a life she live x

[@jacobreitan356]

I love rosie!!!! miss her show....glad the studio is in good hands

[@mommajan1]

what a great interview!

[@chrisl593]

Love Rosie............... 💖

[@susansimpson5857]

I used to love her stand-up, and I love her in movies. I also love her heart. She forgave Michael Cohen for how he treated her. She even visited him in prison.

[@Masshole4life]

No one should forgive that putz.

[@meo21626]

Wow, didn’t know that

[@mage1439]

@@Masshole4life Shouldn't that be up to the person involved more so than someone on the internet? My first introduction to her was when I first got cable and she was hosting this comedy show on VH1 in the late 80s or early 90s. It was amazing how many people came through there.

[@janetphillips5444]

Rosie is awesome!❤️

[@lisapedalino8358]

Love Rosie ! She is a genius and so enjoyable to watch !

[@dbro5430]

Loved when Rosie mocked Trump. Hilarious 😂😂😏

[@yoitsahmad]

One of my favorite people. Her show was really funny.

[@stacyfabiszewski4633]

I always have loved Rosie and I will Always! She stands up for what she believes in and she will just say it out right and I love that! She's an amazing person

[@daverain1967]

LOVE the new version of League...makes WAY more sense lol excellent acting and writing.

[@amandadavis5687]

Rosie our all time fave elder lesbian she truly paved the way and was never afraid to be herself no matter how many people told her to be. Rosie is and amazing women and a true inspiration

[@gal1885]

Ro is the best!!! Puts everyone at ease while still speaking her mind

[@jettabartholomew1118]

Fan-girling big time 💙🎉🥳🎊 Love Rosie 💗

[@jenfehr1]

I just love Rosie. 💕

[@semievilsquirrel]

Loved this interview! I don't think I've ever seen an interview with her as an adult (as in I'm an adult now).

[@Sdority905]

I love Rosie! From "Now and Thenc to "A League of their own" to her own show which I watched every day afyer school. I really missed her and Imso glad she's getting more recognition.

[@rexleeh]

you drunk?

[@professoraviva4628]

I adore her. What a generous spirit she has!!!

[@kayprism]

Awesome of Shirley Hemphill to look out for her like that!

[@michaelmcdonald2326]

Rosie was my childhood, I loved her films. Her and Madonna on and off screen make a great duo

[@jjk-bn9xw]

Yeah, she and Madonna are a good match together.

[@tothelighthouse9843]

@@jjk-bn9xw They're STILL friends. It's crazy, I love that they still connect, they were awesome together back in the day.

[@conshea7382]

Ro and Mo

[@gnikh]

I can listen to Rosie talk all day. She needs a show of some sort honestly. Her show on Oprah was SO GOOD!

[@theRandy712]

Anyone who thinks they hate Rosie should just watch her in videos like this. All she does is radiate goodness and love.

[@cguy96]

What sane person could hate Rosie?

[@stephlalalitta]

Damn she still kills ❤️❤️❤️