Kathy Griffin Ryan Asher Feud: 'Clout Chasing' Claims and Rosie O'Donnell's $300 Gift

A star-studded lunch at a Hollywood mansion turned into a PR nightmare. What started as a comedian's story about feeling awkward around A-listers has spiraled into a heated public spat involving Kathy Griffin and a $300 cash handout that wasn't supposed to go viral.

The Kathy Griffin Ryan Asher Feud Timeline

Comedian Ryan Asher recently appeared on the 'Very Delta' podcast, recounting a "salon" party at Kathy Griffin's home. Asher claimed that celebrities like Sia and Rosie O'Donnell were condescending. When Asher joked about only having $45 in her bank account, she alleged the room reacted with pitying sighs. Griffin, however, didn't take the story lightly, calling Asher a liar and accusing her of "clout chasing" on social media on January 3, 2026.

Rosie O'Donnell Confirms the Cash Gift

The drama took a turn when Rosie O'Donnell broke her silence. In a statement to Entertainment Weekly (EW), O'Donnell confirmed that she did indeed sense Asher's discomfort and handed her $300 in cash. "I liked her," O'Donnell wrote, validating the core of Asher's story while Griffin continues to dispute the "condescending" tone of the event.