Ellen quits Hollywood for good!
Ellen DeGeneres, the comedian and longtime talk show host, has confirmed she’s quitting Hollywood.
A staple in American homes.
DeGeneres, known for her sharp wit and dance moves, has been a staple in American homes for almost 20 years.
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which aired from 2003 to 2021, was once the pinnacle of daytime television.
Controversial allegations exposed!
But the last few years of the show were marred by allegations of workplace misconduct.
Accusations ranged from racism to sexual misconduct and intimidation, casting a shadow over her legacy.
DeGeneres publicly addressed these allegations, issuing a heartfelt apology on-air.
“I take this very seriously and I want to say I’m so sorry to the people it affected,” she stated.
Warner Media executives fired.
The scandal led to an internal investigation and the firing of three top executives at Warner Media.
Ellen jokes about controversy.
In one of her stand-up shows, DeGeneres didn’t shy away from the controversy.
“Let me catch you up on what’s been going on with me since you last saw me,” she joked.
“I got chickens. Oh yeah, and I got kicked out of show business for being mean.”
DeGeneres has always prided herself on being a strong, multifaceted woman, vehemently denying she’s mean.
“I am many things, but I am not mean,” she declared emphatically.
Bitter end to Ellen’s show.
The end of her show was a bitter pill for DeGeneres to swallow.
“I just thought, ‘Well, this is not the way I wanted to end my career,’” she reflected.
“I just hated that the last time people would see me is that way.”
Fans and critics in shock.
Ellen’s decision to leave Hollywood has left fans and critics alike in a state of shock.
DeGeneres has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry.
Groundbreaking sitcom and talk show.
From her groundbreaking sitcom “Ellen,” where she famously came out as gay, to her wildly successful talk show.
She has been a trailblazer, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and spreading kindness and laughter.
But it hasn’t been all smooth sailing. The allegations against her show painted a different picture.
The controversy erupted in 2020 when BuzzFeed News published a damning report.
Former employees described a toxic work environment, with instances of racism and intimidation.
DeGeneres’s on-air apology acknowledged the pain caused but didn’t fully quell the storm.
Despite the turbulence, DeGeneres has continued to draw crowds with her stand-up tour.
Shocking revelation during comedy tour.
She made the shocking revelation during her current comedy tour, Ellen’s Last Stand…. Up.
Once the final leg of this tour wraps up, DeGeneres insists, “you won’t see me again.”
Fans were left in disbelief during a Q&A when she candidly declared, “After my Netflix special, I’m done.”
No more Dory for Ellen.
When pressed about returning to her iconic role as Dory in Pixar’s Finding Nemo, she quipped, “No, I’m going bye-bye, remember.”
Her Netflix special will capture the final chapters of her illustrious career.
Loved by millions but marred by controversy, her departure marks the end of an era.
Fans are left to wonder what’s next for the star who once ruled their screens.