“I was in baseball rehearsals for ‘A League of Their Own,’ the comedian recalled.

If she likes you, and she likes me, maybe she’ll do the movie.

Don’t be nervous.'”

Rosie O’Donnell embracing Madonna

At the time, O’Donnell was, of course, extremely nervous.

Madonna lost her own mother when she was just five, so they immediately connected.

Madonna even sends O’Donnell’s kids birthday gifts.

Rosie O’Donnell and Madonna walking

After the actress explained the messy situation, Madonna had her back.

When asked about Trump and O’Donnell in interviews, she said, “I firmly support Rosie.”

O’Donnell admitted to The Hollywood Reporter that her friend’s support came “at a very needed time.”

Rosie O’Donnell hugging Madonna

O’Donnell also shared an anecdote from the time they filmed “A League of Their Own” together.