How old is Ellen DeGeneres?

Ellen DeGeneres is a famous American TV presenter, actress, comedian, show woman, celebrity, producer, and writer. She hosted her TV show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, for 19 years and has become one of the most recognizable TV personalities in the US. She has written 3 books, and also has her own recording company. She was born in 1958 in Metairie, Louisiana. In the mid-1970s, inspired by Steve Martin and Woody Allen, Ellen started performing as a stand-up comedian in various venues of New Orleans. Soon, she managed to achieve some region-wide popularity and started being invited by serious companies like Netflix, etc. Apart of making very bright stand-up comedy shows, Ellen took part in some TV and cinema projects like Ellen's Energy Adventure series, These Friends of Mine TV series by D Rosenthal, etc. American TV audience loved Ellen very much and saw her as a female version of Jerry Seinfeld. In 1997, when Ellen took part in Oprah Winfrey show, she admitted her being gay which was taken as a sign of deep sincerity and braveness. In 2001 she started her own TV show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Ellen often hosts famous events like the Academy Award Ceremony, etc. She is a vegan and an extreme supporter of animal rights. She donates a lot of money to animal shelters and clinics. In 2008, when the California government approved same-sex marriages, Ellen married her longtime partner, Portia de Rossi, who is also an actress. They live in California in a luxury house with their dogs and cats. Ellen is considered to be one of the richest TV personalities in the US, and her name very often appears on the list of the Most Influential People in the World.

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