Ellen DeGeneres is drawing the curtains on her illustrious career. During a captivating three-night comedy stint in Santa Rosa, the beloved comedian and erstwhile daytime talk show host shared candid reflections about stepping away from the limelight and her intentions moving forward.
In front of an eager audience at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, DeGeneres quickly addressed the topic everyone was waiting for. "So, let's get you caught up on my life since we last met," she began. "I've taken up chicken farming. And oh, I was also ousted from show business for being perceived as mean."
Known for her sharp humor and vibrant presence, DeGeneres didn't avoid speaking about how ending her talk show after 19 successful seasons deeply affected her, leading to significant self-reflection. "I always claimed indifference to public opinion," she admitted. "However, I've come to realize that was easier to say when I was at peak popularity," according to Variety. Maintaining her characteristic comedic approach, she joked about possible reasons for future exile: "Next time it'll be because I'm old, gay, and mean – hitting the trifecta."
Yet, she addressed the serious accusations of fostering a toxic work environment that nearly ended her career head-on. "Yes, I can be demanding and impatient; I'm a strong woman by nature," DeGeneres stated. "But one thing I am not is mean." When probed about any ambitions of reclaiming her fame, DeGeneres offered a definitive “no,” announcing, “This is your last chance to see me. After my upcoming Netflix special concludes, I'll be bowing out.”
It appears DeGeneres has reconciled with past controversies and is poised to embrace whatever comes next with open arms. This revelation follows the conclusion of 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show,' which faced scrutiny over allegations of misconduct among its staff—a claim she has consistently denied—leading to a diminished fanbase's support.
Despite laying low following these events, DeGeneres has recently made a noteworthy comeback to stand-up comedy with her “Ellen’s Last Stand…Up” tour set to run until August 17th.
In front of an eager audience at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, DeGeneres quickly addressed the topic everyone was waiting for. "So, let's get you caught up on my life since we last met," she began. "I've taken up chicken farming. And oh, I was also ousted from show business for being perceived as mean."
Known for her sharp humor and vibrant presence, DeGeneres didn't avoid speaking about how ending her talk show after 19 successful seasons deeply affected her, leading to significant self-reflection. "I always claimed indifference to public opinion," she admitted. "However, I've come to realize that was easier to say when I was at peak popularity," according to Variety. Maintaining her characteristic comedic approach, she joked about possible reasons for future exile: "Next time it'll be because I'm old, gay, and mean – hitting the trifecta."
Yet, she addressed the serious accusations of fostering a toxic work environment that nearly ended her career head-on. "Yes, I can be demanding and impatient; I'm a strong woman by nature," DeGeneres stated. "But one thing I am not is mean." When probed about any ambitions of reclaiming her fame, DeGeneres offered a definitive “no,” announcing, “This is your last chance to see me. After my upcoming Netflix special concludes, I'll be bowing out.”
It appears DeGeneres has reconciled with past controversies and is poised to embrace whatever comes next with open arms. This revelation follows the conclusion of 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show,' which faced scrutiny over allegations of misconduct among its staff—a claim she has consistently denied—leading to a diminished fanbase's support.
Despite laying low following these events, DeGeneres has recently made a noteworthy comeback to stand-up comedy with her “Ellen’s Last Stand…Up” tour set to run until August 17th.
