Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen Lee DeGeneres
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Ellen Lee DeGeneres ( də-JEN-ər-əs; born January 26, 1958) is an American retired comedian, actress, television host, writer, and producer. She began her career in stand-up comedy in the early 1980s, gaining national attention with a 1986 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. She starred in the television sitcoms Ellen (1994–1998) and The Ellen Show (2001–2002). She also hosted the syndicated television talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003–2022), for which she received 33 Daytime Emmy Awards. In 2021, DeGeneres announced the end of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, following multiple allegations of workplace bullying. The controversy led to internal investigations and a sharp decline in public support, culminating in her decision to retire from show business in 2024. In April 1997, DeGeneres publicly came out as a lesbian on the cover of Time with the words "Yep, I'm gay" and after "The Puppy Episode", became the first openly gay lead character on an American network television show. DeGeneres also had a successful film career, starring in Mr. Wrong (1996), EDtv (1999), The Love Letter (1999), and most notably voicing the character Dory in Finding Nemo (2003) and Finding Dory (2016). Her accolades include the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, 20 People's Choice Awards—more than any other individual—and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016. In 2020, she became the second-ever recipient of the Carol Burnett Award for her contributions to television. DeGeneres has also released several stand-up specials, including HBO's The Beginning (2000) and Here and Now (2003), and Netflix's Relatable (2018) and For Your Approval (2024). She is widely recognized for hosting major awards ceremonies, including the Academy Awards, Grammy Awards, and Primetime Emmy Awards. Outside of entertainment, DeGeneres has authored four books and founded the record label eleveneleven and the production company A Very Good Production. She also launched the lifestyle brand ED Ellen DeGeneres, offering apparel, home goods, and pet products.
Career
- 1958Born
- 1991Won American Comedy Awards
- 1994Notable work: Ellen
- 2003Won Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress
- 2003Notable work: The Ellen DeGeneres Show
- 2003Notable work: Finding Nemo
- 2004Won Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show
- 2005Won Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host
- 2010Won Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment
- 2016Notable work: Finding Dory
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Metairie
- •Citizenship: United States
- •Known as: actor, presenter, screenwriter, television presenter
- •Genre: opera, satire, black comedy
- •Spouse: Portia de Rossi
What happened recently
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Megyn Kelly Revives Ellen DeGeneres No ‘Eye Contact’ Allegation With Blistering Attack
Ellen DeGeneres Plans to ‘Hate-Watch’ Rival Rosie O’Donnell Guest-Host ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
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Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Reportedly Sell Cotswolds Home to Tetra Pak Heir
Jessica Mauboy: ‘Why did I do a kookaburra call for Ellen DeGeneres? Did I think that was cool?’
Ellen DeGeneres accused of 'embarrassing' Zendaya and trying to make her 'sound like a failure' in resurfaced clip: Watch
Ellen DeGeneres Faces Backlash for ‘Acting Like the Rules Don’t Apply,’ Claims Source
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Ellen DeGeneres Commemorates 18th Wedding Anniversary with Portia de Rossi Early for Pride Month
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Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi have date night at Harry Styles concert and more star snaps
'Ellen DeGeneres Show' Star Sophia Grace Shares She's Pregnant with Baby No. 3 in Cute Video with Her Young Kids
Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi’s Rare PDA Outing Confirms Rumors About Their Inner Circle
Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi pack on PDA during yacht ride with Kris Jenner
Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi Pack on the PDA During Spain Trip With Kris Jenner - E! News
Ellen DeGeneres kisses wife Portia de Rossi on a sun-soaked superyacht vacation with Kris Jenner
Ellen DeGeneres Scares Kris Jenner in Prank Video: 'What the F--- Is Wrong with You!'
Ellen DeGeneres and Wife Portia de Rossi Pack on the PDA During Yacht Vacation with Kris Jenner
Why Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Pulled Their English Country Home Off the Market
Does Ellen DeGeneres Have Cannibalism-Linked Kuru Disease? The Truth Behind the Viral Claim of It Causing Her 'Eye Problem'
Ellen DeGeneres Returning To Voice Dory In New Short Out Of Pixar’s ‘Finding Nemo’ Universe
After Vowing to Leave, Ellen DeGeneres Crawls Back to California, Snaps Up $27M Mansion
Sky News Australia. . Former talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres has returned to California, only a year after fleeing the US following Donald Trump's election victory.
Ellen DeGeneres returns to California with $27M mansion purchase after fleeing US after Trump victory
Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi buy Montecito estate one year after decamping to UK
Ellen DeGeneres shares new glimpse at her and Portia de Rossi’s ‘dream life’ in England after fleeing US
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