Ellen DeGeneres Proves She Still Has the Love of Fans
Hey there, friends! Ellen DeGeneres is proving that she’s still got the love and support of her fans, even after some tough times. You might remember that Ellen joked about being kicked out of Hollywood for “being mean.” But guess what? Her comeback comedy tour, as exclusively revealed by Closer, has been nothing short of amazing, with fans showering her with love and admiration.
On August 1, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, the legendary television star, who just turned 66, was greeted with a standing ovation during her show, Ellen’s Last Stand … Up. It was a moment of triumph, a reminder that no matter what life throws at you, you can always bounce back.
Ellen’s Last Stand … Up: A Farewell Tour to Remember
Ellen announced her 27-show North American tour, which kicked off in May, teasing it as her "final opportunity" for fans to see her live. It’s like her "last curtain call," and she’s making every moment count. During her set, the beloved voice of Finding Nemo’s Dory opened up about the isolation she faced when she was labeled as “mean” by some in Hollywood.
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Ellen, who authored the best-selling book Seriously … I’m Kidding, got candid about her behavior during her talk show days. She admitted that she often joked around and "scared people constantly" on set, which she later realized might have been perceived as "terrorizing" them. She shared a funny yet poignant story about an employee named Amber, who had a deep fear of snakes. “So sometimes before they come into my office, we would hide rubber snakes in a panel in the ceiling and I had a button that I could push to let it drop out on top,” she told the audience with a laugh. “Now, hearing myself say this …”
From Most Loved to Most Hated: Ellen’s Journey
Ellen also reflected on the dramatic shift in public perception. For years, she was the celebrity that fans "most wanted to babysit" their child. But then, she read headlines calling her the "most hated person in America." Talk about a rollercoaster ride! To deal with the negativity, she turned to professional help. Her therapist encouraged her to "avoid all media," which she tried to do.
Ellen told the audience that while she avoided looking at the news, her friends often caught her off guard with texts like “Thinking of you.” This sparked her curiosity about what was being said about her in the media. It’s a reminder that even when we try to escape the noise, it has a way of finding us.
During her encore speech, Ellen confessed that she hadn’t expected to return to comedy after everything that happened. She didn’t think she’d be “able to talk about what happened.” Recognizing the experience as “painful and sad,” she admitted it caused her to lose her “sense of humor” for a while.
Ellen wrapped up her set by acknowledging that she began to believe all the negative headlines before ultimately deciding not to dwell on what was being said about her. It’s a powerful reminder that sometimes, the best way to move forward is to let go of what others think.
Ellen’s Return to Comedy: A New Chapter
The star of The Ellen DeGeneres Show announced her return to the comedy circuit years after deciding to end her iconic talk show in 2021, following 19 seasons on air. The decision to step away was not easy, but it paved the way for a new chapter in her life.
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Following a July 2020 BuzzFeed News report, where current and former employees shared negative experiences on set, including instances of racial microaggressions and a fear of retribution, Ellen faced a wave of backlash. “I really didn’t understand it; I still don’t understand it,” Ellen responded during an appearance on the Today show in May 2021. “It was too orchestrated; it was too coordinated.”
Ellen admitted she regretted the situation and “wished” someone would’ve taken her aside and said, “Hey, there’s something you need to be aware of.” She concluded by saying, “For me to read in the press about a toxic work environment, when all I’ve ever heard from every guest that comes on the show is what a happy atmosphere this is and what a happy place this is …”
