Rosie O'Donnell's Facelift: 'Stopped Arguing With Mirror'

Comedian Rosie O'Donnell has candidly shared her experience undergoing a facelift, a procedure she previously held strong moral objections to. Initially a staunch opponent of cosmetic surgery, O'Donnell's perspective shifted after significant weight loss of 50 pounds, which she felt led to 'gravity' rather than natural aging.

Her 13-year-old child's strong disapproval, including the statement, 'I wouldn't be able to respect you if you did it,' significantly impacted O'Donnell's decision. This parental and personal reflection caused her to delay the surgery for months.

Ultimately, O'Donnell proceeded with the facelift in January, seeking a 'limit' and a 'less haunted' version of herself. She described the outcome as looking like herself, but 'emotionally stable,' and noted that the change was unnoticeable to others, which she considered the best possible result.

Despite the positive personal outcome, O'Donnell expressed deep feelings of guilt and shame, particularly regarding the cost of the procedure, which exceeded the price of any car she had previously purchased. She views this disclosure as a way to 'come clean' about her choices, framing it as a personal act of freedom and self-acceptance in her sixties.