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Ellen DeGeneres: The Star of American Comedy

By Taylor D.

Ellen DeGeneres, perhaps the most well-known American comedian, has swept the nation with her light hearted humor and kind heart. Her syndicated TV talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, airs five days a week, Monday through Friday, averaging 3.9 million viewers per episode! She begins each show by dancing with her audience, then continues with various segments; many include jokes in reference to social media, pranks, and funny pictures. She frequently invites other famous people to appear on her show for an interview, including Michelle Obama, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, and Katy Perry. In addition to the segments, Ellen prepares surprises for some of her most deserving guests. One of her most notable characteristics is her desire to give back to her audience. She has given away many valuable prizes, like new cars, all-inclusive vacations, and concert and event tickets. In certain cases, Ellen will sometimes hosts giveaways for her entire audience, such as her “12 Days of Giveaways” Christmas event and her Mother’s Day giveaways. The purpose of these events is to show her appreciation for her audience’s support, and her viewers are always floored by the incredible prizes! After all, Ellen ends every show by saying, “Be kind to one another.”

Ellen continues to strive for success, winning more than 50 awards for her talk show and comedy acts combined. Prior to her talk show, she starred in three sitcoms and is also known for her role of Dory in the film “Finding Nemo.” She is the author of three books, one of which is New York Times Bestseller, and a spokesperson of CoverGirl cosmetics. According to Forbes Magazine, Ellen makes approximately $75 million annually. Despite her wealth, Ellen remains an extremely kind, giving, and humble individual, positively influencing lives every episode.

© 2016 Taylor D. All rights reserved.

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