EXCLUSIVE: Rosie O'Donnell's & Kelli Carpenter's Marriage Over For Good

Posted on Oct 23, 2009 @ 01:15PM

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Rosie O'Donnell and partner Kelli Carpenter have admitted to currently going through a rough patch in their relationship at the moment. A friend of the couple tells RadarOnline.com exclusively that despite their efforts, their marriage has reached it's end.

Rosie O'Donnell's Marriage Crumbling

When asked about "Carpenter O'Donnell" the friend made the telling reference: "soon to be just Kelli Carpenter again."

The friend added, "They’re definitely separated and this has been going on for quite some time. It’s never easy when you're in the public eye and trying to go through something as private as a divorce."

EXCLUSIVE DETAILS: Rosie O'Donnell's Wife Moves Out

Currently, the couple is "just really struggling right now. The kids are their number one priority and they’re doing everything they can to protect them." O'Donnell and Carpenter have four children: Parker, 14, Chelsea, 12 and Blake, 9 are adopted while Vivienne, 6, was conceived through a sperm donation and born to Carpenter.

Despite statements from their rep saying the two were "working through their issues" RadarOnline.com confirmed Wednesday that Carpenter had already moved out of their Manhattan condo months ago.

EXCLUSIVE DETAILS: Rosie O'Donnell's Wife Moves Out

Carpenter in particular is hoping they can resolve their disputes quickly and quietly.

"Kelli’s relationship before Rosie ended terribly and she doesn’t want that to happen again."

WENN

Comments

Why would there be so much anger expressed by some on the comments made here? unless you are gay and think you are being personally attacked. Do you act this way in a normal face to face conversation?

by maggiegirl
Posted Sat, 10/24/2009 - 9:54am

If you search deep in your heart, you will know without a doubt that the type of relationship those two women have is not normal. Your conciense doesn't lie.

by maggiegirl
Posted Fri, 10/23/2009 - 3:20pm

If you search deep in your heart you would come to accept that not everyone on earth is like you or was created like you.

by DiscoStick
Posted Fri, 10/23/2009 - 4:30pm

Hope they continue to civil for the kids sake. It's going to be tough on these kids.

by Gigohead
Posted Fri, 10/23/2009 - 3:17pm

There was never a doubt in my mind this wouldnt last "4ever". & now the 1 who will continue 2suffer most will be this child. Left Fatherless since the beginning.Will now have 2deal with 2mothers??

by robrod007
Posted Fri, 10/23/2009 - 2:04pm

Seriously, what couple these days last "4ever" ? Gay or straight. Would it have been better if Rosie didn't adopt these kids because prior to that they had no mother or father. One thing is without a doubt, Rosie is a good parent.

by DiscoStick
Posted Fri, 10/23/2009 - 4:31pm

This is not about gay marriage. Divorce or separation is never easy especially when you add kids to the mix. All I can say is these ladies have been loving parents and I know they are putting their kids first. This is not another Jon & Kate.

by DiscoStick
Posted Fri, 10/23/2009 - 1:52pm

Why can't people just post their thought on this issue? If you don't like gay marriage, don't comment. And, if you don't like Rosie, just don't comment at all. Really people.

by PeoplePlease
Posted Fri, 10/23/2009 - 1:24pm