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Ellen Degeneres

by Brady from Montvale, New Jersey in United States

130170Ellen DegeneresWikipedia“Though you feel like you’re not where you're supposed to be, you shouldn't worry because the next turn you take, will lead you to where you wanna go.” My hero, Ellen Degeneres, is brave, and stands up for others. Her life and her accomplishments will show that she is a true hero.

Ellen Degeneres was born in Metairie, LA on January 26, 1958. She went to Atlanta High School and Grace King High School. After she graduated in 1976, she moved to New Orleans and went to college at the University of New Orleans. Before she worked as a talk show host, she was a waitress, bartender, house painter, and an oyster shucker. She also has been a part in many movies, such as Mr. Wrong in 1996, The Love Letter in 1999, and the voice of Dory in Finding Nemo in 2003. When she made her own talk show, she was kind to others all the time.

Ellen Degeneres has won a bunch of awards for her talk show, like the Daytime Emmy Award, the PGA Television of the Year Award, and the People's Choice Award for Favorite Talk Show. Ellen donated money to many charities. The Best Friends Animal Society, The Artists Against Racism, and The Wild Horse Preservation Campaign are one of the many charities that she donated to. Ellen Degeneres is a full, perfect heroine.

In conclusion, Ellen Degeneres is a true hero because of the charities she has donated to, the accomplishments, and the background of her life. If you don’t believe me then why don’t you come and talk with Ellen Degeneres?

Sources:

www.factmonster.com

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www.britannica.com

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Last edited 1/19/2019 8:23:18 PM

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