Rosie O'Donnell engaged to police officer Elizabeth Rooney
Rosie ODonnell is set to tie the knot with her girlfriend Elizabeth Rooney. Rooney, 33, is an Army veteran, undefeated Army boxer and a police officer in Boston. Speaking of their upcoming wedding, ODonnell told People on Monday, This is a long time in the future. We both decided that that would be the best.
ODonnell, 56, who is known for her outspoken personality, bragged about Rooney calling her a wonderful woman.
Shes very much an equal, shes very much her own person and loves what she does, ODonnell added. Shes a pretty unbelievable young woman.
Despite the 23-year age gap, ODonnell doesnt seem to care. I keep telling her Im too old for her, the comedian quipped. But shes doesnt seem to care. Shes like, I was in the Army! I put my life on the line every day, you think I dont know who I want to date? Im like, All right, I guess thats true. She has a lot of good points.
ODonnell was previously married to Michelle Rounds, who died by suicide in 2017, from 2012 to 2015.
She was also married to Kelli Carpenter from 2004 to 2007.
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