The Fall And False Return Of Ellen DeGeneres
The Fall Of A Legend
Ellen DeGeneres is a huge figure in the TV industry and an LGBTQ icon. She’s been through her fair share of trials and tribulations, but the largest of them started in 2019. It had the momentum to completely derail her career—and we’ve collected all the sordid details for you.
1. Ellen Stood For So Many Things
Ellen DeGeneres built her brand around kindness, positivity, and feel-good messaging through her long-standing series, The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Many received their first major booking by featuring as a guest, and many celebrities came and went like old friends.
2. Ellen’s Dreams Came To Fruition
The show was just how Ellen wanted. After facing harsh criticism for coming outas a gay woman in 1997, she wanted to create something positive to bring people together. And for a long time, she did exactly that.
3. Ellen Cared For Her Crew
Ellen would later comment about the sense of family she and her crew had. Some would come into their sexuality while working alongside her, and others would find inspiration in Ellen’s encouragement. From the outside, Ellen put all her words into action. But some called out these platitudes as lies.
4. Her Empire Had Cracks At Its Foundation
For a few, this warm-hearted community only ran skin-deep. But Ellen’s huge presence as a positive role model kept those comments quiet for a long time. That is, until the weight of it was too much to carry, and one last straw broke the camel’s back.
