**Rosie O’Donnell Welcomes Fifth Grandchild: A Glimpse into Family Joy**
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Rosie O’Donnell has recently shared a heartwarming milestone in her life as she embraces her role as a grandmother once again. The comedian and actress joyfully announced the arrival of her fifth grandchild, Anthony Joel O’Donnell, born to her son Blake and his wife Teresa. This occasion, marked by photographs shared on social media, has clearly brought immense joy to the family.
On Sunday, April 5, O’Donnell, aged 64, took to Instagram to document her first encounter with her newborn grandson. In a touching post captioned “Best day ever,” O’Donnell shared an image of herself holding baby Anthony, showcasing a tender moment as she cradled him while lounging on a couch, wearing a protective face mask. She described the infant as “truly a beautiful child” and expressed her pride in the new parents, stating, “I’m so proud of the happy parents Teresa and Blake.”
The excitement did not stop with Anthony’s arrival. In another Instagram post, O’Donnell featured a family picture illustrating herself, Blake, her daughter Vivienne, who is 23, and her youngest child, Clay, age 13. The photo captured the family vibrantly interacting with the new addition, as they all took turns holding the newborn. O’Donnell captioned this moment, “Thrilled to have Vivi and Clay with me as we all meet the new baby.”
The announcement of little Anthony’s arrival was made by O’Donnell on March 28. In her original post, she conveyed her overwhelming joy with the words, “Anthony Joel O’Donnell has arrived! And my heart burst open.” She extended her congratulations to the proud parents, Teresa and Blake, alongside a tender black-and-white photograph of Anthony’s tiny foot in the hospital.
Blake and Teresa, who celebrated their marriage a year prior, introduced the news of their anticipated arrival on Instagram on September 22. They shared an image of a baby onesie that read “Baby O’Donnell March 2026” alongside a sonogram picture, implying they were expecting their first child. Their caption expressed their enthusiasm for the journey ahead, stating, “Our lives are about to get a whole lot sunnier.”
O’Donnell also took to the comments section to express her excitement, stating, “I’m just over the moon.” The sentiment was echoed by Blake’s mother, Kelli Carpenter, O’Donnell’s ex-wife, who shared her happiness and anticipation by stating that the baby would be “so loved! (And spoiled!)”
The comedian, who has a total of five children, has four with Carpenter: sons Parker, 30, and Blake; along with daughters Chelsea, 28, and Vivienne. Her youngest child, Clay, was born to her late ex-wife, Michelle Rounds. O’Donnell recently celebrated another addition to her family in 2023 when Chelsea welcomed her first son, Atlas, joining her three daughters: Skylar Rose, 7, Riley, 5, and Avery Lynn, 4.
In a previous update, O’Donnell made headlines when she explained her move to Ireland with Clay back in January 2023. She cited various personal factors, including her political discontent, notably her “feud” with former President Donald Trump, as motivations for relocating.
Earlier this year, in February 2026, O’Donnell appeared on Chris Cuomo’s radio show to discuss her return to the United States to visit her family ahead of Anthony’s birth. She expressed her eagerness to reconnect with her children after a year apart, stating, “I wanted to hold my children again.” She also mentioned her anticipation for her daughter to spend summer with the family.
As Rosie O’Donnell navigates these life changes, her latest grandchild marks another joyous chapter in her extensive family story. With her growing role as a grandmother, she continues to share cherished moments with her fans, reminding us all of the beauty found within family connections.