Rosie O'Donnell Defends Chris Brown: 'He's A Victim Too'

Posted on Apr 04, 2011 @ 06:26PM

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Chris Brown has an unlikely new ally – Rosie O’Donnell is defending the young singer, who has been plagued with bad press since the 2009 beating of his then girlfriend, Rihanna, insisting: “He’s a victim too.”

Rosie, never one to shy away from controversy, made several comments on her Sirius XM show Rosie Radio, before following on with a series of tweets.

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"I just don't know why this kid seems to be held to a different standard than anyone else," she said during the broadcast Monday, addressing the Rihanna incident as well as Brown’s recent temper tantrum that resulted in a broken window in his dressing room after he stormed off the set of Good Morning America.

When Rosie's executive producer implied there is a racial aspect at play, she agreed, replying: "I totally think there is, and I also think it's why he felt he was safer with Robin Roberts [who is also African-American and conducted Brown’s ill fated GMA interview]." Rosie added that she felt "mildly angry" at Robin while watching her interview Chris.

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Brown’s anger was a result of Roberts pressing him on the subject of Rihanna – he later apologized for his meltdown, saying he got “very emotional.”

After her broadcast Rosie carried on her defense of Brown over the internet, responding to criticism of her comments via her Twitter account.

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“He was held accountable - he did his service - the judge commended him - he grew up in a violent home - he is only 21,” she tweeted.

Following up with: “I have compassion for both he and rihanna - it is not a simple discussion - layers n layers.”

“He is a victim too”

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Rosie has no sympathy for physical abuse. Trying to "brown nose" celebrities as usual. Can't take the cow out of the pasture.

by barneyrubble
Posted Tue, 04/05/2011 - 12:38pm

People have such short memories. Did Oprah forget how Rosie ALWAYS sticks her foot in her mouth? I give her talk show 6 months and she'll implode. A victim, really? I thought Rosie would take the side of the real victim, not a cowardly abuser

by tamiV
Posted Tue, 04/05/2011 - 9:59am

once a woman beater, always a woman beater

by lalabinks
Posted Tue, 04/05/2011 - 6:35am

Everyone has issues Rosie, deal with them. It's not about race so cut the crap. Abuse comes in all colors & socio-economic grps (white collar execs) Stop your ignorant bantering. Shame on SNL & DWS for having him on. He is a waste; just go away CB.

by culturelady
Posted Tue, 04/05/2011 - 6:15am

Once a violent abuser, always one. You have not been a victim of domestic violence or you'd know that. He got violent after the interview. This will plague him the rest of his life. There will be more incidents. Wait and see

by culturelady
Posted Tue, 04/05/2011 - 6:12am

Rosie - you are a fat irrelevant turd. It's been nice not hearing or seeing you for a few years. Please crawl back in your hole.

by Turd Ferguson
Posted Tue, 04/05/2011 - 3:00am

everybody is a victim

someone really clobbered rosie with an ugly stick

by bubble boy
Posted Tue, 04/05/2011 - 1:56am

Rosie ran like a coward when Elisabeth from The View beat her in a heated debate. Now Rosie has the nerve to knock Roberts who is an excellent interviewer and defend Chris's VIOLENT behavior. Oprah has made a huge mistake in investing in Rosie.

by Bjan
Posted Tue, 04/05/2011 - 1:02am

Bjan, I agree that Roberts is excellent at her job! Rosie is just trying to get attention and publicity for her upcoming show! They say "bad publicity is still publicity!" I, for one, will NEVER EVER watch Rosie's show or anything else she is in!

by TGIF10
Posted Tue, 04/05/2011 - 3:05am