Rosie O’Donnell
From her ambitious beginning as a 16-year-old working the tiny stages of Long Island comedy clubs, to her breakout role as a foul-mouthed third baseman in A League of Their Own, to her eventual legacy-making run as the host of The Rosie O’Donnell Show, O’Donnell has never disappointed in her unofficial role as the lesbian spokesperson. She came out publicly in 2002, and as an adoptive parent of four, has worked tirelessly against Florida’s anti-gay adoption laws. O’Donnell said, “Kelli and I are constantly reminded as we raise our two sons and two daughters that the joys, challenges and frustrations of family life are universal.” O’Donnell brings joy to other gay families through her cruise line, R Family Vacations, and helps kids through Rosie’s Broadway Kids program, Rosie’s For All Kids Foundation, and Cure Autism Now. This April she announced she would become the newest co-host of ABC’s The View, replacing Meredith Vieira. She is also filming a sketch-comedy show, The Big Gay Show, directed by lesbian actress Amanda Bearse.
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