Rosie O'Donnell reveals why she walked away from hit talk show

Rosie O'Donnell has opened up about the real reason she ended The Rosie O'Donnell Show at the height of its popularity, revealing that financial security, not declining ratings, prompted her decision to step away from television.

Speaking in a recent interview with Page Six, the comedian and actress said she decided to leave the Emmy-winning daytime series in 2002 after discovering she had accumulated $100 million in savings. 

Reaching that milestone convinced her she had enough money to provide for her family and pursue other priorities.

O'Donnell said she wanted to spend more time raising her five children and focus on philanthropy rather than continue chasing greater wealth. 

According to Daily Mail, she recalled turning down an additional $100 million offer from Warner Bros. to extend the show's run by another two years, explaining she never felt the need to earn more simply because the opportunity existed.

The television personality also reflected on her views about money, saying she believes there comes a point when accumulating additional wealth no longer adds value. 

Instead, she said she preferred investing her time in her family and charitable work.

The Rosie O'Donnell Show aired from 1996 to 2002 and earned multiple Daytime Emmy Awards, helping cement O'Donnell's reputation as the "Queen of Nice."