‘I've given up', says Sex And The City star Sarah Jessica Parker as she opens up on attempt to become Irish citizen
SEX And The City star Sarah Jessica Parker has said she's "given up on the idea" of becoming an Irish citizen.
The TV star frequently holidays in Donegal with her husband Matthew Broderick and their three kids.
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Sarah Jessica Parker has 'given up' on trying to become an Irish citizen
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Sarah Jessica frequently holidays in Donegal with her husband Matthew Broderick
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In the latest episode in season three of And Just Like That, the Sex And The City reboot, 90s comedian Rosie O'Donnell made a guest appearance as Cynthia Nixon's love interest.
Earlier this year, after the election of
When she touched down in Ireland, Rosie immediately began the process of becoming an Irish citizen due to family lineage on both her mother's and father's sides.
And although she often spends long periods of the summer in Ireland,
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Speaking to The Sunday Independent, she explained: "We're (she and O'Donnell) not in the same position.
"Neither myself nor my husband has a relative that would allow permanent residency."
She added: 'We do feel enormously privileged to be able to visit the country as much as possible, however, which of late has just worked out – our kids' school schedule and our own work schedule has allowed us to be in Ireland a lot.
"So we've given up on the idea of being able to call ourselves Irish citizens.
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"But it doesn't matter because it doesn't affect our love of the country and our time spent there.'
When Rosie made the move to Ireland, she emotionally told fans that she never thought she would have to move countries, but added: "It was the best decision for me and my 12-year-old child, and here we are."
90s TV star reveals she has moved to Ireland
The former talk show host admitted that she missed her children in America, as well as her family and friends.
However, she emphasised: "When it is safe for all citizens to have equal rights in America, we will consider coming back."
O'Donnell, who is a vocal critic of President Trump, explained: "It has been heartbreaking to see what is happening over there politically.
"It's been hard for me personally."
'HOPING IT ALL GETS BETTER'
The Emmy award-winning star told her followers that she wondered if she was raised in Ireland would life be different for her now.
Rosie wished her fans well and apologised for not updating them on her current living situation.
The radio presenter added: "Here's hoping it all gets better before it gets too late and here's hoping it's not too late already.
"I encourage everyone to stand up and use their voice and to demand that we follow the constitution in our country and not a king, not a man.
"And that we don't have cruelty as part of our governing style."
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