The TIME 100 — Are They Worthy?

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ROSIE O'DONNELL

Rosie O'Donnell

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AGE: 45
OCCUPATION: Comedian, actress, talk-show host, advocate for gay rights
NUMBER OF TIME COVERS: 0
PREVIOUS APPEARANCES ON THE TIME 100: 0

PRO: Emmy-winning actress, humanitarian and personality who, since joining The View last year, has stirred controversies with Danny DeVito, Donald Trump, Kelly Ripa and Clay Aiken among others.

CON: Has been widely accused of making outrageous remarks on The View—which she announced she'll leave as host in June—to drum up publicity for herself. Lampooned for her haiku-like musings on her blog.

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