Celebrity Feuds
Rosie vs. Oprah in Another Bitchfest?

Rosie O'Donnell, Oprah WinfreyRosie O'Donnell took to her blog again, this time taking swipe at the Talk Queen herself, Oprah Winfrey.

At issue was Oprah's interview last Thursday with kidnap victim Shawn Hornbeck and his family. Rosie, in her non-sensical, haiku-meets-illiterate-rambling kinda way, refers to Hornbeck on her blog as "paraded out for america to see." She goes on:

"after 4 years captive
a new haircut couldn't hide
his tormented eyes"

But Rosie -- long considered an advocate for the rights of children (and homosexuals, and fat people, and Broadway musicals) -- did find someone above rebuke; the parents of the other kidnapped boy, Ben Ownby:Oprah gallery: Click to launch photos

"ben
will not be appearing
on tv today
a moment of sanity"


Careful Rosie, going after the Donald is one thing, but you might not want to take on the O. Has anyone seen James Frey lately?



Filed under: Celebrity Feuds, Rosie O'Donnell


Tags: Ben Ownby, BenOwnby, oprah winfrey, OprahWinfrey, rosie o'donnell, RosieO'donnell, Shawn Hornbeck, ShawnHornbeck

Reader Comments

(Page 1 of 11) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Most Recent | Next 15 Comments

1. Okay is it just me or is Rosie in some sort of PMS rant that has lasted ohh to long.. While I found it to be very surprising that this family went on a tv show so soon after being reunited with your child after 4 yrs missing it was bound to happen and maybe better sooner than later. Oprah was not the first to have his face plastered everywhere and I do mean everywhere this family must have thought they were not going to be left alone to readjust to their lives now untill they talked. I believe Oprah gave them the SAFE stepping stone they needed to get on with their lives. As for Rosie if anyone has her address I would love to send her an econo bottle of MIDOL

Posted at 12:10PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by BRANDY

2. I'm tired of Rosie. She talks from both sides of her mouth. Oprah was very respectful of the families. The families could have said no. I think Shawn is helping millions of people by sharing his story. I don't think anyone would want to exploit those boys. Rosie claims that she is paid for her "View." That doesn't mean I have to listen. Rosie gets her knowledge of any topic from TV. From politics to daily events: She is uneducated and ignorant.

Posted at 12:13PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by Tired of Ro

3. Read what it really says morons. TMZ is making something out of nothinh- again. All Rosie said was that the parents should keep the kid out of the spotlight. He has had enough to deal with. I agree with her (this time). There is no need for his parents to parade this kid on all the talk-shows just because some millionaire celebrity wants to get their ratings- disgusting.

Posted at 12:13PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by mupa

4. I agree with Rosie this time. As much as it pains me to do so. The kid did not belong on TV, very painful to watch.

Posted at 12:14PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by Arnold

5. Wow, look what happens when the media takes things out of context.....Rosie did not make any comment whatsoever about Oprah. Sad how media spins things out of control. How about all the good that Rosie does for kids and Katrina victims? Funny how nobody goes on and on about the positive things, only negative. Shame on the twisters and the haters.

Posted at 12:14PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by Stephanie

6. Rosie is absolutely right. Rape victims are not even identified by name and yet the parents of this poor boy thought this was a great opportunity to get on Oprah and exploit the tragic situation. The other parents did not parade their son on Oprah and everyone in the audience let out a sigh of approval when Oprah mentioned he would not appear. I understand Oprah wanting this for ratings but the parents should be ashamed.

Posted at 12:16PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by Lorraine

7. Rosie: SHUT THE HELL UP!!!

You accused Trump of thinking he was "the moral compass" for 20-year olds, but you think you are the "moral compass" for the world. You have become (or more likely just revealed yourself to be) a loud-mouthed, holier-than-thou, know-it-all, BITCH!

It's one thing to discuss issues or people — you slam everyone and everything on a whim. Another person had it really right here on a post a week or so ago -- you really showed your hypocrisy when you lambasted Kelly Ripa ON AIR and then when Kelly responded (like a lady) ON AIR, you criticized her and said she should have commented to you privately. Why didn't you comment to her privately.

You have become a JOKE!! Get off your pedestal and walk out the door but don't let it hit you in the ass on your way out. Oh, and by the way, my gay friends wish you'd shut the hell up and wish to tell you that you DO NOT SPEAK FOR THEM!! Shut up, shut up, shut up!!

Posted at 12:18PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by Sammy

8. Why is everbody picking on Rosie? .She is entitled to say what is her "VIEW". She is right on with not parading the kid on tv. It is not a bitch fight against O. The media twists and twist for ratings.

Posted at 12:23PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by Janis

9. Rosie is a bully, however she is a child advocate, and I do not believe that children should be put on display like that. At least Rosie doesn't put on airs like Oprah. Oprah tends to think she is a world of her own, all self richeous and full of B.S. One day she is talking about the plight of the world and then she is hawking ipods as a must have. Please open your eyes. Oprah is about the money not healing the world! Really!

Posted at 12:23PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by charlie

10. janis...number 13,


Uou are right, she has her view and because she is a public figure, she can be "picked on".
Are people not entitled to their own views?
Or is ROSIE HO the only view that counts?
Who died and made this c..t queen?
Who would want her aa a queen anyway?
Noone would want to be her"king"

Posted at 12:34PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by d-man

11. The dumbest thing I've ever heard come out of Rosie's mouth was when she claimed that "Christian Fundamentalism is every bit as as dangerous as radical Islam". Okaaaay.... But her comments about the Donald were right on the money! Her comments about this boy being exploited after living 4 years of hell are also right on! Not a Rosie fan here, but when she's right, she's right.

Posted at 12:34PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by backtalk

12. Rosie has gone too far now. It was the kids and parents choice to do Oprah's show. Why don't she talk about herself for a change.

Posted at 12:37PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by nomassa

13. Rosie was right on this one. What were the parents thinking? What was the point. Would NEVER put my son on stage after such an ordeal. Love Oprah...but it was a bad choice.

Posted at 12:38PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by mistalyn

14. ANOTHER PIG...SHUT UP AND EAT ROSIE!!!

Posted at 12:39PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by OH YEAH

15. Ok, this fat degenerate is out of control. She really needs to STFU !

Posted at 12:39PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by Carl

| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Most Recent | Next 15 Comments