Well, folks, here's some exciting news to brighten your day! Rosie O'Donnell, the beloved 56-year-old star, is all set to walk down the aisle once again. She's engaged to her much-younger girlfriend, Elizabeth Rooney, who's 33. Rosie confirmed the happy news to Closer Weekly during Rosie’s Theater Kids' 15th Anniversary Fall Gala in NYC on Monday, October 22. Elizabeth, for her part, couldn't hide her joy as she flaunted her stunning new engagement ring on Instagram with a sweet caption: “Y E S ❤💍.”

How the Love Story Unfolded

This whirlwind romance began back in November 2017, and it’s been a love story straight out of a fairytale ever since. The news of their engagement first broke on October 8 when a family insider spilled the beans to Radar Online. Apparently, Rosie popped the question over the summer, but the couple decided to keep the news under wraps. Why? Elizabeth works as a police officer in Worcester, MA, and she prefers to keep her personal life private. "Elizabeth is in the police force so she tries to keep a lot of those details on the low," the insider explained.

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Love Knows No Age

Despite the 23-year age gap, Rosie and Elizabeth are as in love as can be. In fact, Rosie spoke candidly about the age difference with Closer Weekly on October 22. "You know, I thought it would matter more than it does. But it doesn't. She's just… her," Rosie shared. Elizabeth, it seems, has an encyclopedic knowledge of Rosie’s favorite things. For instance, did you know she's a die-hard Golden Girls fan? "She knows every word and every joke to The Golden Girls. It's her Mary Tyler Moore, if you catch my drift," Rosie laughed. "She's got every piece of Golden Girls merchandise you can imagine. She's the queen of Golden Girls swag!"

A Glimpse into Their Relationship

Rosie opened up about Elizabeth during a radio interview with Howard Stern. "I'm in love. It's the first time I've dated someone younger than me, and it's been such an eye-opener," Rosie admitted. "We just click so well. The only thing she doesn't know? Streisand. I made her watch Funny Girl, and she was like, 'It was good.' I was like, 'Come on, girl!'"

This engagement marks Rosie's third trip down the aisle. She was previously married to Kelli Carpenter and Michelle Rounds. Rosie shares four children with Kelli — Parker, Chelsea, Blake, and Vivienne — and a daughter, Dakota, with Michelle, who tragically passed away in September 2017. But now, Rosie and Elizabeth are ready to write the next chapter of their lives together.

So, here's to Rosie and Elizabeth as they embark on this beautiful new journey. Congratulations to the happy couple!