technologies to extend its brand. I decided to evaluate The Ellen DeGeneres Show, as it is a well-established talk show and thought it would be interesting to shed light on how this show uses multiple platforms to connect with their fans, to promote brands and to attract more viewership. Introduction The Ellen DeGeneres Show is well respected and became a big hit for daytime TV viewers in 2003 and is currently in its 15th season. TV personality Ellen is known for her hilarious and uplifting personality
selfless and has not let all the fame go to her head, Ellen DeGeneres. When people think of Ellen the first word that may come to mind is “comedian.” Yet, she is so much more than that. Ellen has thousand of amazing qualities for one to admire, but her selflessness is truly the most remarkable. Ellen inspires people everyday with her kindness, humbleness, and her leadership abilities. As most people know Ellen has her own talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and
accepting who you are. I’m happy being who I am. I’m confident, I live honestly and truthfully.” (DeGeneres 6). This quote is crucial for the reader to keep in mind, for it completely embodies the essence of Ellen DeGeneres, her life, and what she stands for: confidence, honesty, and happiness. This is one example of the many wise and inspiring words of Ellen DeGeneres. The inspiring qualities of Ellen DeGeneres are not limited to her words; her actions inspire and influence the same. Many of these inspiring
important. And I think by being truthful, and being honest, that saved me"- Ellen DeGeneres . Ellen DeGeneres, well-known for her humorous talk-show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, is not just any comedian; she is defiantly one of most inspiring and touching key figures in the world. Every day she is teaching our society about equality, kindness and empathy to make the world the most loving place it can be. For this reason, Ellen DeGeneres necessitated social change in 20th Century America because of her great
Ellen has helped people all over the world by making them happy with her every day jokes. Ellen also helps people in need. Ellen DeGeneres is a famous comedian who over the years has made people happy. Ellen was born on January 26, 1958 on Metaire, Louisiana. Ellen DeGeneres was born in Ochsner Foundation Hospital only weighing 9 pounds and 13 ounces. Her father, Elliot DeGeneres, works as an insurance agent since 1988. Betty Jane, mother of Ellen, worked as a writer and a speech therapist. Ellen’s
At one point Ellen DeGeneres got kicked off of a talk show, but it wasn’t for her performance, it was because she came out as lesbian and the talk show did not accept that. But instead of giving up, Ellen decided to take her career in her own hands by doing that she raised to fame years later. But how did she come from being at rock bottom to an inspiration to so many? It was a journey but in order to inspire, Ellen persuaded the audience to stay true to themselves by using pathos and ethos. In her
better tomorrow. An american icon who has achieved the american dream is Ellen Degeneres. Ellen Degeneres has overcame many challenges in her life to achieve great success doing something that makes her happy. Degeneres is always her own person and never changes herself for anyone. Even though Degeneres has had many obstacles in her life, she worked extremely hard and became a successful and happy person. Ellen Lee Degeneres was born on January 26, 1958 in the town of Metairie, Louisiana (Paprocki)
others.” said Ellen DeGeneres. This quote means that we must value the opinions of others and not be selfish and only care about ourselves. Ellen has changed the world in several ways with her charming, and heartwarming personality. She helps people who are less fortunate than than her and stands tall with her beliefs. She has made many people smile, laugh, and cry. Early Life Ellen Lee DeGeneres was born on January 26, 1958 in Metairie, Louisiana. Ellen’s parents are Elliott DeGeneres and Betty DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres plays the forgetful yet loving role of Dory by the use of her high pitched natural voice. Her vocal expression is what helped bring the cheerful character to life. In moments of terror, Ellen did well at making the scene believable by the use of her flawless voice. A few scenes late in the film had everyone in tears, and many of them came from the style Ellen can voice sadly to perfection. Not only did Ellen do great at embodying the role of Dory
The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Ellen DeGeneres show has grown to become the most-viewed daytime television show in United State. Now in the 14th season, the Ellen has aired 2200 episodes since it debuted on the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) in May of 2003. The show is hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, a former stand-up comedian, and actress, who combines humor, games, and interviews to entertain her viewers. Just like the Oprah Winfrey show, the show promotes kindness by focusing on acts of kindness
Ellen DeGeneres Commencement Speech 2009 Hurricane Katrina destroyed New Orleans in 2005. Everyone at Tulane University had an uncertainty if they would be able to regain back their future. It was an obstacle for the students to overcome, but they later on prevailed and attended their graduation. Being a comedian you wouldn’t expect someone to give such a wonderful commencement speech. The guest speaker for the Katrina class of 2009 at Tulane University was Ellen DeGeneres. Ellen gives a speech that
Ellen DeGeneres is a famous actress, writer, comedian, producer, and talk-show host. She is most well-known for her talk-show, self-titled, The Ellen Show. Before The Ellen Show, she did stand-up comedy and also had her own Sitcom. On May 11, 2009, Ellen was presented with the opportunity to give a commencement speech to the Tulane University Graduating Class of 2009. Ellen, having lived in New Orleans herself, happily agreed. In this speech, Ellen tried to persuade that group of college students
differences. For instance, Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah Winfrey have a lot of differences. Both women live in the United States; however, Ellen resides on the west coast, while Oprah is established in the northeast. Ellen enjoys exercising and art. Meanwhile, Oprah enjoys fine furs and designer clothing. Ellen is lean; Oprah is plump. Despite their differences, these two women have similarities in family circumstances, minority challenges, and career paths. To begin, Ellen and Oprah had similar childhoods
Among all the LGBT books I have read since the beginning of the semester, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit has left me the most impression, especially with the scene that Jeanette was found to be gay and forced to confess. Jeanette faced the rigid regulations of the church due to her pure love with Melanie. The so called church family cruelly locked her in the parlor for the thirty-six hours and denied her any food. In her confinement, Jeanette becomes delirious and visualized the demon that occupies
focus on celebrity figures and largely insignificant matters of public interest. The Ellen Degeneres show is a contemporary talk show which although does include therapeutic narratives of disadvantaged individuals including Ellen’s own struggle with discrimination, is mainly comprised of the disclosing of intimate details of celebrity lives. Through her use of humour in dealing with issues of a more serious nature, Ellen provides social commentary which effectively reaches a wide audience and has the
assumption that technology always equal progress is a fallacy. Technology can be detrimental, dangerous and aggravating. Americans have become increasingly less physically active. According to Ellen DeGeneres in This is How We live, “Modern life requires hardly any physical activity. We are just lazy” (DeGeneres 638). There are moving sidewalks in airports and escalators in malls. People do not even have to roll down car windows anymore. There are no qualms that each of these technologies has made
Lesbians on TV: Illusion of Progress When television first appeared back in the 1940's, times were very different. What we would consider completely normal today would have seemed quite taboo just a few decades ago. For example, in 1953, Lucille Ball was not allowed to say the word "pregnant" while she was expecting baby Ricky and it wasn't until the 1960's show Bewitched, that we saw a married couple actually sharing the same bed. Considering how conservative the television networks
fact that everyone is different and have different beliefs. Ellen DeGeneres knows what she believes in, but does not force those beliefs on others. DeGeneres is the type of person who would stick with her beliefs even when confronted with ideas different than hers. She would never attempt to change people to fit her ideal view of the world. She also takes precautions not to berate her guests or make them feel disrespected. Ellen DeGeneres is the epitome of assertive communication. There are several
In previous years, the issue with the paparazzi and media has grown. With the advances in technology, it makes taking and posting photos of celebrities or public figures much easier. The public appears greedy and feels privy to their private lives. Celebrities, or any public figure, have very limited privacy due to the paparazzi and media. The paparazzi and media are also affecting celebrities’ children. Currently, laws are being put in effect to stop this. The term paparazzi is defined as a freelance
sequel which just premiered this year, Finding Dory, exceeds expectations of those who patiently waited ten years just to watch the adventures of Dory, Nemo, and Marlin. Finding Dory is directed by Andrew Stanton and features the famous actress Ellen DeGeneres who stars the main star, 'Dory'. Other actors voicing characters are Diane Keaton, Albert Brooks, and Hayden Rolence. This is under Walt Disney Studios and Pixar Animation Studios. Finding Dory is a wonderful film that can be enjoyed by any age