Rosie: Anna Nicole Was "Balloon Without Tether"

Click to return to TMZ.comRosie O'Donnell and her cohorts on "The View" had their first chance to address the death of Anna Nicole Smith, and while they took pity on Anna Nicole herself, they showed little mercy for Howard K. Stern or the entertainment news shows that paid her for those slurred, difficult-to-watch interviews.

Rosie, for her part, inflamed some viewers by imitating Anna Nicole unfavorably on Thursday's show, which was taped just hours before Anna's death. Today, lamenting the starlet's death, Rosie compared Smith to a Macy's Thanksgiving parade balloon without anyone to hold it back. She charged that Howard K. Stern had an "addiction" problem as well.

Meanwhile, Rosie let fellow comedienne Margaret Cho express her thoughts on Smith's death, posting Cho's own blog posting about the matter on rosie.com. In it, Cho compared Smith to "ripe summer peaches hot from the sun, or rice pudding made from grains boiled for over a day on the stove," and called her "the most beautiful woman I had ever seen."



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46. Because some people have no common sense. Rosie is saying what people on TMZ have been saying for days now, and more eloquently might I add.

God forbid a person who isn't a size 4 have an opinion.

Posted at 10:33PM on Feb 12th 2007 by Mary P.

47. 29. I am just curious, but can any of you tell me why Rosie is suppose to keep her mouth shut while you all are also stating your comments?!!!! She needed the right kind of people behind her.

I"m not after ratings or money for my opinion. Reallllly now, do you really believe Rosie meant what she said do?

Disfunctional people do not attract the right kind of people.

Posted at 2:46PM on Feb 12th 2007 by A mother

48. I don't know why everyone hangs on Rosie's every word. She's not exactly the picture of "perfect" herself. EVERYONE needs to leave Anna Nicole alone..... She's gone, have some respect for her, for her child, and for human's in gerneral....... And Rosie.................. SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 6:01PM on Feb 12th 2007 by Melynda

49. That is a bunch of bullsh*t 31. I know many people who have lived a hard difficult life and were able to attract the right kind of people who were able to help them. But of course they all can not be saved. Whether Rosie meant what she said or not is not the point, I just said that I agreed with her this time. You stated your comments and at least you can do it without the world judging you.

Posted at 2:59PM on Feb 12th 2007 by no name

50. HKS should sue Rosie for implying he's a junkie. (I'm not saying he's not, I'm not saying he is. I just wish someone would sue that behemoth). And while Rosie O'Donut is shedding crocodile tears over ANS's death, she claims ANS had two surgeries on her breasts in the last 5 mos. which the medical examiner clearly stated that ANS had no recent surgical scars, so why mention it? When was that verified? If it was, excuse me, but there have been no VALID medical reports that these surgeries were the cause of her death. I found mention of it distasteful.
Finally Rosie, yeah, you did allude to your own addiction, FOOD. You have to wear a sleep apnea monitor for (and we know that is a problem that is often obesity related and can be deadly so don't front), but *your* people aren't getting you to put down any cheeseburgers, now are they? It may be somewhat different, arguably, but you still come off so self-righteous, accusatory, disrespectful and obnoxious. How do you know what ANS's people did or did not do to try to help her? You don't. Balloons and tethers...STFU.
If an entertainment program paid for an interview and ANS showed up wasted, that's on her. Unless they put in the agreement that she would not get paid unless she passed a drug test, they have to pay her, so they are going to run the interview. Show business is about money, not baby-sitting addicts. It's just a harsh reality.
So really, get your facts straight, get your addictions under control and get some decent legal advice before you open up your pie hole, Rosie.You are proving The Donald right. Team Anna and Team Donald!.

Posted at 10:40PM on Feb 12th 2007 by Tigerlilly

51. Do any of you people responding to this section read the article of see the shows before you start cusing, and calling people names??? Macy's day parades, the balloons have people holding them down so they don't hurt someone, etc. The show was not live Friday, so they could not comment. I may no agree with all that is said on the view, what they all, not just Rosie was trying to say is: People around this poor lost soul should have taken care of her, not exploted her, helped her get help. If they had she would more likely than not be alive to raise her child. Look at Lindsey, Brittany, Paula, no one seems to tell these people no, stop doing what your doing. They just make money off these people, so let the show go on, then when one dies, everyone sits in wonders why? How?? That is what they were saying, get a clue, read all the facts, or article, or watch the entire show before you judge. You must be so angry, most of you need someone to help you too with all that anger. If you don't like The View, Rosie, whomever, don't watch.

Posted at 3:20PM on Feb 12th 2007 by LuLu

52. Rosie was referring to "FAME" like a huge T'giving day balloon. It's hard to manage and you need people around you to keep you "grounded"

Just wanted to clear that up....TMZ please find someone else to bash.

Posted at 6:28PM on Feb 12th 2007 by utmb

53. Ever since Rosie came out of the closet she has been a real B*#@ch. Who cares what her opinion is on every subject? I realize everyone has an opinion, but it doesnt mean we give a damn what it is! Hey Barbara bring back Starr Jones she wasnt nearly as irritating as Rosie!

Posted at 5:26PM on Feb 12th 2007 by Kathy

54. It is SO difficult to listen to Rosie pontificate about anything. She is as annoying as they come, and she states everything (regardless of who or what she's talking about) as though she's an authority about it all. She's had all weekend to cook up a 'wonderful' thing to say, making nice of her comment about ANS and, as I recall she imitated her on the show--at no time necessarily worrying about what SHE (ANS) might have thought if she watched the show. When will this person leave the VIEW--actually, when will the ALL leave.

Posted at 10:41PM on Feb 12th 2007 by Karen

55. I still can not believe how many of you think the balloon comment was meant about Anna's weight. I agree with you #34. Anna needed help, not more interviews. Britney and Lindsey and Nicole Richie, they are celebrities that have had family members and friends wanting to help. I may of missed something along the way, but I do not recall Anna having that kind of support. ET, you were with her every step of the way and on a recent report I hear that the staff came to care for Anna--BULLSH*T, isn't the truth that the interview and ratings came first!!!!

Posted at 6:15PM on Feb 12th 2007 by no name

56. Here we go again!!!! Why does TMZ pick up everything Roseie has to say in a negative slant. You jerks -- who do not understand what was said -- I will try to make it clear. They were saying that Nicole had not support to guide her through her emotional state.. She was not comparing her to a balloon. Why do you have to start calling Rosie a fat trainwreck, etc. You bashers are probably at work and did not see the show. People have feelings and you are just a little too strong about Rosie and her weight. Give her a break. Go pick on other people who make comments about celebrities. Go get a life and leave the View alone. I am tired of TMZ always making Rosie the bad guy. I knew when I view the show this morning that TMZ would pick up the comment. They are also dumb that they did not hear what Rosie was saying. Also, stop calling people names. It is not being a good Christian.

Posted at 4:23PM on Feb 12th 2007 by santo

57. I think Rosie's comments may be truthful about Anna Nicole,
but very cruel and painful and uncalled for.
Yes, everyone knew she had a problem, but did anyone help
her? No.
Not even Rosie.
Did everyone joked about her and her problems?
Yes.
And now she is dead.
Does everyone feel better, after all their mean spirited and
cruel comments have been said?
Probably.

Anna Nicole is now dead.
Find someone else to pick on.
May she suffer no more.
Be in peace Anna Nicole.....

Posted at 10:48PM on Feb 12th 2007 by Melissa

58. I am so sick of Rosie!!!. I know it's the view, and I have my own personal view, you are a fat slob, and you gross me out. You are jeaslous of celebs that are pretty and actually have some form of body, not like yours.
Why in the heck does Barbara still keep you around, she is not using smarts herself. Yea, I hear your comments, but not by watching the view, I refuse to watch it now, as I could careless what a slob like you has to say about Donald, Paula, Anna or anyone else for that matter. Your view is trash to me, and everyone I have spoken with about you, also has the same opinion as I do. YOU ARE A SLOB!!
Has always been, and will always be.
What was it you said, if you hear or see anything else about Anna??
Well that is how I feel about you, if I hear one more thing about disgusting Rosie !!!!

Posted at 8:20PM on Feb 12th 2007 by Pat

59. weather an entertaintemnt show or view ,not only Rosie the whole show , who is talking about her past life at this time, plain and simple is to profit from it. It is very sad, this woman died and she can not defend herself.

Posted at 8:38PM on Feb 12th 2007 by bet

60. # 33. That is a bunch of bullsh*t 31. I know many people who have lived a hard difficult life and were able to attract the right kind of people who were able to help them.

THATS MY POINT!! She was so terribly dysfunctional she couldn't attract the right kind of people to help her. She attracted ENABLERS!!

Again, my comments are not worth several million dollars a year while sitting at a table with a bunch of self absorb blabber mouths.

Posted at 6:01PM on Feb 12th 2007 by A mother

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