Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Ellen Lee DeGeneres |
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| Nickname | Bell Head |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Aquarius |
| Hometown | Metairie, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Hobbies | Collecting antique mirrors, playing Tennis, watching 'Animal Planet' |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 5” |
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| Weight | 64 kg |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Figure Measurements | 33-27-34 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Grace King High School, Metairie, Louisiana; Atlanta High School, Atlanta, Georgia |
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| College | University of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Educational Qualifications | Pursued Major in Communication Studies (Dropout) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Sexual orientation | Homosexual (Lesbian) |
Relationships & More
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| Spouse | Portia de Rossi (Actress/Model) |
| Marriage Date | 16 August 2008 |
Family
| Father | Elliott Everett DeGeneres (Insurance agent) |
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| Mother | Elizabeth Jane Pfeffer AKA Betty DeGeneres (Speech therapist) |
| Brother | Vance DeGeneres (Musician & Producer) |
| Sister | N/A |
Career
| Debut |
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Favourites
| Favourite Food | Spicy pasta arrabbiata |
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| Favourite TV Series | Orange is the new black |
| Favorite Watch | Rolex Daytona |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection |
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| Net Worth (approx.) | $345 million |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Ellen DeGeneres had various jobs before entering the entertainment industry. | |
| She began her stand-up comedy career in 1981 and won Showtime’s 'Funniest Person in America' in 1982. | |
| Ellen's heritage includes French, Irish, English, and German ancestry. | |
| In 1997, she publicly revealed that she is a lesbian. | |
| Ellen voiced the character Dory in the animated film Finding Nemo. | |
| She initiated a relief fund for Hurricane Katrina that raised $7 million. | |
| In 2010, Ellen launched her record label called eleveneleven. | |
| Ellen was honored with the Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama. | |
| She was appointed as a Special Envoy for Global AIDS Awareness by Hillary Clinton. | |
| Ellen was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2012. | |
| Her selfie with celebrities at the Oscars in 2014 became a viral sensation on Twitter. |
