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Chelsea O'Donnell Renames Herself Amid Family Estrangement

4/9/2025

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In a poignant turn of events, Chelsea O'Donnell, 27, seeks to reclaim her identity by changing her last name to Neuens, her birth mother's maiden name. This decision comes amid a painful estrangement from her adoptive mother, Rosie O'Donnell, 63, who has cut Chelsea from her $80 million estate due to her struggles with addiction. Now in a sober living facility in Wisconsin, Chelsea is on a path to healing and self-discovery.

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Story summary

In a poignant turn of events, Chelsea O'Donnell, 27, seeks to reclaim her identity by changing her last name to Neuens, her birth mother's maiden name. This decision comes amid a painful estrangement from her adoptive mother, Rosie O'Donnell, 63, who has cut Chelsea from her $80 million estate due to her struggles with addiction. Now in a sober living facility in Wisconsin, Chelsea is on a path to healing and self-discovery.