September 29th 2024.
In her latest Netflix special, beloved actress and TV presenter Ellen DeGeneres opened up about some personal health struggles she's been facing. The 66-year-old star, who rose to fame in the 1990s with her hit sitcom Ellen, has been a household name for decades and has captured the hearts of millions with her quick wit and infectious smile.
However, in 2022, Ellen stepped away from the spotlight amidst allegations of workplace bullying. Despite denying these claims, she made the difficult decision to end her long-running talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, after 19 successful years on the air. Then in 2024, she announced that her Netflix special, For Your Approval, would be her final project before officially retiring from showbiz.
During the special, Ellen revealed that she had been diagnosed with not one, but three health conditions: ADHD, OCD, and osteoporosis. She even joked about her surprise that she was still able to perform her stand-up routines, saying, "I don't even know how I'm standing up right now. I'm like a human sandcastle. I could disintegrate in the shower."
Explaining her osteoporosis diagnosis, Ellen shared, "I had excruciating pain one day and I thought I tore a ligament or something. I got an MRI and they said, 'No, it's just arthritis.' I said, 'How did I get that?' And he said, 'Oh, it just happens at your age.'" Osteoporosis is a serious condition that weakens the bones, making them more susceptible to fractures and breaks.
Ellen also shed light on her ADHD and OCD diagnoses, admitting that she didn't even know what OCD was until recently. She explained, "I was raised in a religion, Christian Science, that doesn't acknowledge diseases or disorders. So when I was growing up, nobody talked about anything. There was no discussion of anything." She continued, "My ADD makes it really hard to sit down and focus on anything at all. I mean, do you know how hard it was for me to put this together? Of course, you don't. Why would I ask that question? It's hard for me to focus."
Despite these challenges, Ellen remains positive and determined to make the most of her final moments in the spotlight. She also addressed the allegations of unkindness towards her coworkers, stating, "I am many things, but I am not mean." She even shared a personal story about being "kicked out" of showbusiness before, referencing the backlash she faced after coming out as gay on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1997.
But through it all, Ellen's wife, actress Portia De Rossi, has been a constant source of love and support. The two met in 2004 and have been happily married for 16 years. As Ellen looks towards the future, she remains grateful for the love and support of her fans and encourages them to share their own stories and experiences with her.
So, if you have a celebrity story or just want to say hello, you can reach out to Ellen and her team by emailing them, calling, or visiting their website. As she bids farewell to the entertainment industry, Ellen's legacy will continue to live on through her inspiring humor and unwavering kindness.
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