Ellen DeGeneres

About Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres is an American comedian, television host, actress, writer, and producer. She was born on January 26, 1958, in Metairie, Louisiana, to Elliott DeGeneres and Elizabeth Pfeffer. She grew up in a Christian family and has one brother, Vance DeGeneres. Ellen’s parents divorced when she was 13 years old, and she moved to Atlanta, Texas, with her mother.

Ellen attended the University of New Orleans, where she majored in communications. However, she dropped out after one semester to pursue a career in comedy. She started performing stand-up comedy in the early 1980s and eventually landed a spot on the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in 1986.

In the 1990s, Ellen gained popularity with her sitcom Ellen, which aired from 1994 to 1998. The show was known for its humor and its impact on the LGBTQ+ community. In 1997, Ellen came out as gay on the show, which was a groundbreaking moment in television history.

After Ellen, Ellen went on to host her own talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which premiered in 2003 and has been running for over 18 years. The show has won numerous awards, including multiple Emmy Awards. Ellen has also hosted several award shows, including the Academy Awards, the Grammy Awards, and the Primetime Emmy Awards.

Ellen is known for her kind and generous personality, and she has been involved in numerous charitable causes throughout her career. She has won numerous awards for her humanitarian work, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which she received in 2016.

Ellen has been married to actress Portia de Rossi since 2008. She is a vegan and an animal lover, and she has been involved in several animal welfare organizations. Ellen is also a successful author, having written several books, including “My Point…And I Do Have One” and “Seriously…I’m Kidding”.

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