The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres presented her talk show for 19 seasons.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres was born in 1958 in Metairie, Louisiana.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
A young DeGeneres poses for a family photo.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres is interviewed by Johnny Carson in an episode of “Tonight Show” in 1986. She was a stand-up comedian whose career began as a presenter at a comedy club in New Orleans.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres’ stand-up success led to his own sitcom, “Ellen,” which aired between 1994 and 1998. In fact, the show was called “These My Friends” in its first season, but the name was changed to avoid confusion with another new sitcom, “Friends”.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres, left, and Patricia Richardson co-hosted the 1994 Primetime Emmy Awards.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres landed her first starring role in a film starring Bill Pullman in 1996’s “Mr. Wrong”.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
During an episode of “Ellen” in 1997, DeGeneres became the first lead actor in a comedy that turned out to be gay. Earlier that month, DeGeneres herself came out during an episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres and her mother, Betty, attended the 27th anniversary gala of the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center in 1998.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres appears in the 1999 film Love Letter.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres and Sharon Stone are directed by Anne Heche, left, on the set of the television movie “If These Walls Could Talk 2”. Heche and DeGeneres were in a relationship for several years.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2001. During her career, DeGeneres has also hosted Academy Awards and Grammy Awards.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres began her daytime talk show, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” in 2003. Actress Jennifer Aniston accompanies the set.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres accepted an Emmy Award on behalf of her program in May 2004. “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” was recently expanded to 2022.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres brings the Olympic torch to Los Angeles in June 2004.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres and actress Portia de Rossi began dating in 2004. They were married in 2008.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres won an Oscar while presenting the Academy Awards in 2007.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres dances with presidential candidate Barack Obama during an episode of his talk show in 2007. Obama was elected president in 2008.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres and Rossi pose for photos after getting married in 2008.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres poses with Rosie McClelland and Sophia Grace Brownlee at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards. The young musical duo became popular with their regular appearances on the DeGeneres show.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres poses with her new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres, U.S. Marines and children attend the launch of Duracell’s “Power a Smile” program in 2013.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres disguises herself as Glinda the Good Witch as she hosts the 2014 Oscars.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres and Rossi arrive at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2014.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
First Lady Michelle Obama hugs DeGeneres after dancing during a 2015 episode of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres performs with singer Taylor Swift during Swift’s 2015 concert tour.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres welcomes Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in October 2016.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
President Obama presents DeGeneres with the President’s Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, in November 2016. ” It took a lot of courage to get Ellen to the public stage almost 20 years ago, “Obama said.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres receives phone calls to help raise money for charities in 2017.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres returned to stand-up comedy with his 2018 Netflix special “Relatable.”
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres appears on Jimmy Kimmel’s nightly talk show in 2018.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres
DeGeneres appears in the “iHeart Living Room Concert for America,” a television special that aired in March 2020 and raised money for charity.
The life and career of Ellen DeGeneres