Comedian Rosie O’Donnell is extremely outspoken—except when it comes to her new flame. Star has the exclusive details!
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EXCLUSIVE: INF - Rosie O'Donnell Departs From LAX
It's been a rough month for Rosie O'Donnell. On Aug. 6, Donald Trump called her a "fat pig" in front of 24 million viewers during a Republican debate.
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5th Annual Rosie\u0027s Theater Kids Spring Benefit
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EXCLUSIVE: PREMIUM RATES APPLY** EXCLUSIVE TO INF. Rosie O'Donnell Steps a Day Out After Her Father Passed Away
Then, on Aug. 23, Rosie's father,
Edward, died of cancer. Fortunately, as
Star has learned, behind the scenes, the former host of
The View has been leaning on her new love interest
Tatum O'Neal.
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"They've known each other for a while but the secrecy of their dating has made it more exciting," says a source close to the pair, who were spotted enjoying an intimate dinner together on Aug. 7 at NYC's Da Silvano restaurant. "They aren't quite ready to go public with their romance."
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EXCLUSIVE: Rosie O'Donnell Smiles as she Steps out for the First Time since Man Was Charged in her Daughter's Disappearance
There's good reason for their secrecy, says the source. Rosie, 53, began dating Tatum, 51, soon after divorcing her second wife,
Michelle Rounds, in February of this year. Currently embroiled in an ugly battle with Michelle as they vie for sole custody of their 2-year-old daughter,
Dakota.
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"Rosie believes she needs to hide her newfound happiness because it would drive Michelle crazy—and she would fight Rosie that much harder for their child," says the source.
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Despite Rosie's concerns, the source adds, "she and Tatum have actually been very sweet together. They even repost each other's tweets."
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Still, the source adds, "they've both got their dark sides—and that could end up throwing a lot of roadblocks in their way."
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It was only this past May when Tatum—who, at age 10, became the youngest actress ever to take home a Best Supporting Oscar, for 1973's Paper Moon—publicly announced that she was bisexual.
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"I like women," she revealed. "I definitely have been dating mostly women recently." And while she denied having a full-time female partner then, she said, "I look forward to it."
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EXCLUSIVE: Rosie O'Donnell Smiles as she Steps out for the First Time since Man Was Charged in her Daughter's Disappearance
But friends worry that Rosie's personality, plus Tatum's past, could come back to haunt them. Tatum has struggled with drug addiction for decades, and she's been to rehab four times—most recently in 2008, following an arrest in NYC for trying to buy crack cocaine.
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"Tatum needs stability and clean living and Rosie is the furthest thing from that," says the source. "She likes a drink and a smoke, and she's not going to stop for anyone."
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EXCLUSIVE: INF - Rosie O'Donnell Goes to the Office Depot with Kids Blake and Vivienne
"And given their fiery tempers, the thought of them having a serious argument is scary! You never want to be on the wrong side of Rosie, because she can turn on you in an instant. Tatum will discover that soon enough," the tipster says.
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An Evening With Kate Mulgrew
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EXCLUSIVE: INF - Rosie O'Donnell Departs From LAX
It's been a rough month for Rosie O'Donnell. On Aug. 6, Donald Trump called her a "fat pig" in front of 24 million viewers during a Republican debate.
Photo credit: INFPhoto.com
5th Annual Rosie\u0027s Theater Kids Spring Benefit
EXCLUSIVE: PREMIUM RATES APPLY** EXCLUSIVE TO INF. Rosie O'Donnell Steps a Day Out After Her Father Passed Away
Then, on Aug. 23, Rosie's father,
Edward, died of cancer. Fortunately, as
Star has learned, behind the scenes, the former host of
The View has been leaning on her new love interest
Tatum O'Neal.
Photo credit: INFPhoto.com
USC Institute Of Urology
"They've known each other for a while but the secrecy of their dating has made it more exciting," says a source close to the pair, who were spotted enjoying an intimate dinner together on Aug. 7 at NYC's Da Silvano restaurant. "They aren't quite ready to go public with their romance."
EXCLUSIVE: Rosie O'Donnell Smiles as she Steps out for the First Time since Man Was Charged in her Daughter's Disappearance
There's good reason for their secrecy, says the source. Rosie, 53, began dating Tatum, 51, soon after divorcing her second wife,
Michelle Rounds, in February of this year. Currently embroiled in an ugly battle with Michelle as they vie for sole custody of their 2-year-old daughter,
Dakota.
Photo credit: Splash News
'Hamilton' Broadway Opening Night
"Rosie believes she needs to hide her newfound happiness because it would drive Michelle crazy—and she would fight Rosie that much harder for their child," says the source.
'Hamilton' Broadway Opening Night - Arrivals And Curtain Call
Despite Rosie's concerns, the source adds, "she and Tatum have actually been very sweet together. They even repost each other's tweets."
Photo credit: Splash News
INF - Tatum O'Neal Attends The International Polo Club Palm Beach Opening Day
Still, the source adds, "they've both got their dark sides—and that could end up throwing a lot of roadblocks in their way."
Photo credit: INFPhoto.com
Celebrities attend the Perry Moore Hero Fund Scholarship Fundraiser
It was only this past May when Tatum—who, at age 10, became the youngest actress ever to take home a Best Supporting Oscar, for 1973's Paper Moon—publicly announced that she was bisexual.
*FILE PHOTOS* Tatum O'Neal speaks out to People Magizine
"I like women," she revealed. "I definitely have been dating mostly women recently." And while she denied having a full-time female partner then, she said, "I look forward to it."
EXCLUSIVE: Rosie O'Donnell Smiles as she Steps out for the First Time since Man Was Charged in her Daughter's Disappearance
But friends worry that Rosie's personality, plus Tatum's past, could come back to haunt them. Tatum has struggled with drug addiction for decades, and she's been to rehab four times—most recently in 2008, following an arrest in NYC for trying to buy crack cocaine.
Photo credit: Splash News
Opening Day At International Polo Club of Palm Beach
"Tatum needs stability and clean living and Rosie is the furthest thing from that," says the source. "She likes a drink and a smoke, and she's not going to stop for anyone."
Photo credit: Splash News
EXCLUSIVE: INF - Rosie O'Donnell Goes to the Office Depot with Kids Blake and Vivienne
"And given their fiery tempers, the thought of them having a serious argument is scary! You never want to be on the wrong side of Rosie, because she can turn on you in an instant. Tatum will discover that soon enough," the tipster says.
Photo credit: INFPhoto.com
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Pick up Star's new weekly issue that hit newsstands on September 2 to find out more details to this story—like why these two have a troubled past with each of their exes!
