(Comedian, Television Host, Actress, Writer, Producer)
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Quick Facts of Ellen DeGeneres
Age: | 66 years 10 months |
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Birth Date: | January 26, 1958 |
Full Name: | Ellen DeGeneres |
Net Worth: | $490 million |
Last Updated: | April 5, 2017 |
Birth Place: | Louisiana, USA |
Horoscope (Sunshine): | Aquarius |
Salary: | $87.5 million |
Height / How tall : | 5 feet 7 inches (1.71m) |
Ethnicity (Race): | Mixed(French, English, German, and Irish) |
Nationality: | American |
Profession: | Comedian, Television Host, Actress, Writer, Producer |
Father's Name: | Elliott DeGeneres |
Mother's Name: | Betty DeGeneres |
Education: | University of New Orleans |
Weight: | 59 Kg |
Hair Color: | Blonde |
Eye Color: | Blue |
Waist Size: | 27 inch |
Bra Size: | 34 inch |
Hip Size: | 35 inch |
Lucky Number: | 5 |
Lucky Stone: | Amethyst |
Lucky Color: | Turquoise |
Best Match for Marriage: | Aquarius, Gemini, Sagittarius |
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Quotes
Here are the values that I stand for: honesty, equality, kindness, compassion, treating people the way you want to be treated and helping those in need. To me, those are traditional values
Nothing says holidays, like a cheese log
I had everything I'd hoped for, but I wasn't being myself. So I decided to be honest about who I was. It was strange: The people who loved me for being funny suddenly didn't like me for being... me.
Relationship Facts of Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres is married to Portia de Rossi {Compare Couple}. |
Ellen DeGeneres married on August 16, 2008. |
💑 Anniversary in 249 days 💑 |
She is mother of None. |
Ellen DeGeneres is not having an affair with anyone presently. |
Her sexual orientation is straight. |
Dating History
Ellen DeGeneres is a lesbian. She said that she is a lesbian on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in 1997.
The same year Ellen started her romantic relationship with Anne Heche, an American actress. Their relationship lasted for near about 3 years and they split up in 2000.
After her breakup with Anne, she had a very close affair with Alexandra Hedison and was on the cover of The Advocate, an LGBT magazine.
The couple later separated. Ellen later had a relationship with Portia de Rossi an American actress and model.
They later got engaged after the ban on same-sex marriage was removed. On August 16, 2008, they got married at their home in Beverly Hills, California.
Later Portia filed a petition to legally change her name to Portia Lee James DeGeneres. The couple now lives with their four dog and three cats in California.
Ellen DeGeneres: Biography in Details
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ToggleWho is Ellen DeGeneres?
Ellen DeGeneres is an American comedian, television host, actress, writer, and producer. Ellen was starred in the sitcom Ellen.
She is a host of an Emmy-winning Syndicated TV talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres show.
She is best known to young audiences as the voice of the endearing but absent-minded fish Dory in the blockbuster animated hit Finding Nemo.
Update: The Ellen DeGeneres show to end on the 3000th episode.
Ellen DeGeneres: Age, Parents, Ethnicity
Ellen DeGeneres was born on January 26, 1958, in Metairie, Louisiana, the USA. Currently, she is 63 years old. She is of French, English, German, and Irish descent.
Her birth name is Ellen Lee DeGeneres. Her mother is Betty DeGeneres, a speech therapist, and her father Elliott Everett DeGeneres, an insurance agent. Her brother, Vance DeGeneres is a musician as well as a producer.
Ellen DeGeneres was raised as a Christian Scientist until the age of 13. She later moved to Atlanta Texas after their parents divorced and her mother remarried to a salesman, Roy Grussendorf.
Education
Ellen DeGeneres is a graduate of Atlanta High School and went to study a major in communication from the University of New Orleans but dropped it after 1st semester. she left the University to do clerical work in a law firm.
Ellen DeGeneres: Professional Life, Career
Before starting her career in stand-up comedy, Ellen did many jobs as a waitress, hostess, bartender, and house painter.
Her first standup comedy was in small clubs and coffee houses and later became the “EMCEE” (Master of Ceremonies) at the “Clyde’s Comedy Club” in New Orleans. At the same time, Showtime entitled her as the Funniest Person in America.
She was the first comedian who was invited to “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” citing the similarities between her and Bob Newhart.
In 1989 she worked for movies like Ellen’s Energy Adventure and Coneheads and was also seen in the sitcom “Open House”. She was also characterized as Nurse Nancy MacIntyre in the sitcom Laurie Hill which led her to another show These Friends of Mine. The second season of the show was named after her “Ellen” which aired on ABC Network in 1994.
Ellen DeGeneres was also the presenter of the Grammy awards in 1996 and Emmy Awards in 2001.
In 2001 she was again seen on screen and aired on CBS Network on The Ellen Show Which was followed by the talk show ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ hosted by her. She even hosted the show from the hospital when she was bedridden with a torn ligament. Ellen also gave her voice in “Finding Nemo” like a dog.
Ellen again got a chance to present “the 2005 Primetime Emmy Awards” which aired on CBS Network. Ellen also worked for the Emmy Award-winning ad campaign in 2006 and also worked on a few advertisements for American Express.
She was also appointed to host the 79th Acadamy Award and became the first Gay or Lesbian to host the show in 2014 she again hosted the award for the second time.
In 2010 she was seen as the judge on American Idol just for a single season. The same year she launched her record company Eleveneleven.
In 2016, her voice was again heard as Dory’s voice in the movie Finding Dory. the same year she also played in The Big Bang Theory as Ellen.
Ellen DeGeneres also won the Saturn Award, Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award’ and ‘Annie Award in the category of Best Supporting Actress for the film Finding Nemo.
What is the net worth of Ellen DeGeneres in 2024?
Ellen DeGeneres has a net worth of $490 million in 2024 and her salary is $87.5 million(2018).
Forbes stated that 2018 was Ellen’s highest-earning year i.e., $87.5 million. Also, she was named the 15th-highest-paid celebrity.
Social Media
Ellen DeGeneres is active on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
She has more than 38.7 million followers on Facebook, 98.5 million followers on Instagram, and million followers 78.9m on Twitter, and 37.9 million subscribers on the Youtube channel.
Ellen DeGeneres: Rumors, Controversy/Scandal
Ellen DeGeneres posted a photoshopped version of the now-famous snapshot of Olympic runner Usain Bolt. She appears to be riding on his back. Which was accused of saying the image of a white woman on a Black man’s back is offensive.
It has been rumored now and then about the separation of Ellen and Portia but every time the rumor comes up, the couple comments that nothing is true about it in spite they are getting into more secure bonds every time.
What are the body measurements of Ellen DeGeneres?
Ellen DeGeneres has a height of 5 feet 7.5 inches. Her body weighs 59kg. She has blonde hair and blue eyes.
Her body measurements are 34-27-35 inches. Besides these, her bra size is 32B, her shoe size is 8(US) and her dress size is 4(US).
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Ellen DeGeneres's Anniversary Dates
Year | Date | Day |
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2024 | August | Friday |
2025 | August | Saturday |
2026 | August | Sunday |
2027 | August | Monday |
2028 | August | Wednesday |
Ellen DeGeneres's Birthday Dates
Year | Date | Day |
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2024 | January | Friday |
2025 | January | Sunday |
2026 | January | Monday |
2027 | January | Tuesday |
2028 | January | Wednesday |