Ellen DeGeneres

Biography

Born 01/26/1958

Comedian and actress Ellen DeGeneres was best known for her groundbreaking sitcom “Ellen” (ABC, 1994-98) and her lively daytime talk show “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (syndicated, 2003- ), which earned multiple Daytime Emmy Awards for Best Talk Show and Best Talk Show Host. DeGeneres started...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 2008, received People's Choice Award for Favorite Talk Show Host
In 2008, received People's Choice Award for Favorite Funny Female Star
In 2007, received Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show

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Highlights

In 2009, Joined the ninth season of FOX's "American Idol" as the fourth judge, replacing Paula Abdul
In 2007, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" earned 12 Daytime Emmy nominations
In 2007, Hosted the 79th Annual Academy Awards ceremony (aired in February); earned an Emmy nomination for Best Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program

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Family & Companions

had six-year live-in relationship prior to involvement with Anne Heche
Portia de Rossi: wife (Began dating in December 2004; announced the couple will legally wed, after the California Supreme Court overturned the ban on gay marriage on May 15, 2008; married Aug. 16, 2008 at their Beverly Hills estate)
Alexandra Hedison: Companion (Began dating in fall 2000; had an on-again, off-again relationship until 2004)

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