Rosie O’Donnell breaks silence on daughter Chelsea’s battle with addiction

Rosie O’Donnell has spoken out about her daughter Chelsea Belle O’Donnell’s recent arrest, shedding light on the family’s long-standing battle with Chelsea’s addiction.

“Sadly, this is not new to our family — Chelsea has struggled with drug addiction for a decade,” the O’Donnell family shared with in contact.

Chelsea, 27, was arrested on September 10 after authorities found her 11-month-old son living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by feces, meth pipes and trash.

He faces four felony counts, including child neglect and possession of methamphetamine.

Rosie, 62, took to Instagram to address the situation, sharing an older photo of Chelsea. “Chelsea is in the news today, this is a picture of a better time,” he wrote.

The Marinette County Sheriff’s Office revealed that Chelsea called 911 and had officers come to her residence. They found Chelsea with dilated pupils and discovered a meth pipe in her pocket.

During the investigation, officers also spoke with Chelsea’s boyfriend, Jacob Nelund, who showed signs of impairment. A search of the house turned up hypodermic needles, marijuana pipes and other evidence of drug use.

“We are all hopeful that he will find a way out of this deadly disease,” the O’Donnell family said.