Ellen DeGeneres was recently ranked among the top 20 highest-earning celebrities, knocking out Taylor Swift and TV personalities.
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Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education
DeGeneres is the daughter of Elliott Everett DeGeneres, a former insurance agent, and her mother, Betty DeGeneres, a speech therapist. She has a brother named Vance, who was left with the father after his mother divorced him. Ellen DeGeneres traveled to Texas with her mum.
She attended Atlanta High School before enrolling at the University of New Orleans, earning a bachelor’s degree in Communication studies.
Ellen DeGeneres’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
Ellen DeGeneres, born on January 26, 1958, is 64 years old as of today, July 22, 2022. Her height is 1.71 meters, and her weight is 59 kilograms.
Ellen DeGeneres’s Profession & Career
DeGeneres began her career as a stand-up comedian in 1981, performing in bars and coffee shops, where her fame rose until she was named the funniest person in the United States by Showtime. She is returning to stand-up comedy after Netflix released her stand-up special in 2017.
Ellen DeGeneres has been in films such as Coneheads in 1990, Mr.Wrong in 1996, The Love Letter in 1999, Finding Nemo, Unity in 2014, and Finding Dory in 2016.
She also had a television career, appearing in shows like Open House, Ellen 1994, Mad About You 1998, The Ellen Show, Ellen DeGeneres Here and Now, Sesame Street 2007, The Simpsons 2010, and even The Big Bang Theory 2016.
She has hosted the 38th and 39th Annual Grammy Awards, the 53rd, 55th, and 57th Primetime Emmy Awards, and the 79th and 86th Academy Awards.
Achievements and Awards
DeGeneres received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012, and she has won 76 awards and been nominated for 143 more. She has 29 Daytime Emmys, one Primetime Emmy, 20 People’s Choice Awards, nine Teen Choice Awards, a Presidential Medal of Freedom, and a Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
Ellen DeGeneres’s Husband, Marriage & Relationship
DeGeneres is a lesbian who has dated several women, including actress Anne Heche, Alexandra Hedison, and Portia de Rossi, whom she married in 2008. They currently reside in Beverly Hills, California.
Ellen DeGeneres’s Salary and Net Worth
Ellen DeGeneres has a net worth of $500 million as of July 2022. She is one of the top 100 highest-paid celebrities in the world. She was estimated to earn $77 million in 2017, ranking her 12th on the list. Ellen generates money from her talk program.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name | Ellen DeGeneres |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Ellen Lee DeGeneres |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 64 years old |
| Birth Date | 26 January 1958 |
| Birth Place | Metairie, Louisiana, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.71 m |
| Weight | 59 kg |
| Sexual Orientation | lesbian |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Portia de Rossi (m. 2008) |
| Children | No |
| Dating | N/A |
| Profession | American comedian, television host, actress, writer, and producer |
| Net Worth | $500 million |
| Brands | N/A |
| Hobbies | N/A |