Rosie O’Donnell Breaks Down in Tears Watching Son Blake Embrace Fatherhood – Exclusive Heartwarming Moment

Rosie O’Donnell, 64, could hardly contain her emotions at the 2026 Tony Awards as she reflected on a truly unforgettable milestone: seeing her son Blake O’Donnell step into fatherhood for the first time with his wife Teresa and newborn son, Anthony Joel, born in March.

Chatting with PEOPLE, Rosie revealed the flood of feelings that hit her watching Blake with his little boy. “To see my son as a parent and to remember him as a baby — I can’t stop crying,” she admitted, her voice trembling with pride.

Rosie, preparing for her upcoming one-woman Broadway debut this summer, explained the emotional mix of joy and awe. Blake, already a loving dad at just a few months into parenthood, reassured Rosie in his gentle, humorous way: “Mommy, I don’t want you to be upset, but the baby’s really into me, and you might not get to hold him as much.” Rosie laughed through tears, realizing what a beautiful moment it was.

Sharing more intimate glimpses, Rosie revealed that her grandson laughs effortlessly at Blake’s playful words. “He looks at him and goes, ‘Hey my baby boy,’ and [the baby] starts laughing — he’s only two months old,” Rosie said, eyes glistening.

The proud grandmother, who shares four children with ex-wife Kelli Carpenter — Parker, 30; Blake, 28; Chelsea, 28; Vivienne, 23 — and youngest Clay, 13, with late ex-wife Michelle Rounds, announced Anthony Joel’s birth on Instagram in March with a tender black-and-white snap of her grandson’s tiny foot.

“Congratulations to mama Teresa and Blake Christopher — I love u so ❤️❤️❤️,” she wrote, capturing her excitement and gratitude.

Blake and Teresa had revealed they were expecting their first child a year after tying the knot, posting a charming photo of a onesie reading “Baby O’Donnell March 2026” next to a sonogram photo in a sunflower field.

Rosie also welcomed her fourth grandchild in 2023 when daughter Chelsea gave birth to her first son, Atlas, who is now joined by daughters Skylar Rose and Baby Anthony Joel, adding to the joyous family tapestry.

Through it all, Rosie’s reflections underscore the raw, unfiltered emotions that come with seeing a child take on parenthood. Her pride, tears, and sheer awe at her son Blake stepping into this new chapter speak to the profound bonds that define family.

Full story via: Daily Mail