The story of Lindsay Lohan is going to be presented here, and it has the potential to motivate her admirers and other individuals worldwide. We will explore the remarkable revival of this actor who faced numerous personal obstacles and experienced a downfall. The astonishing journey of the last ten years of her life and how she defied all obstacles will astound you. Join us as we delve into her life, profession, and road to redemption!
Solid Roots
Lindsay Lohan’s family background is affluent, with her father, Michael, simultaneously managing the family’s pasta business while also working as an investment banker. Similarly, her mother, Donata, who is often referred to as Dina, had a career in the financial sector as a highly accomplished Wall Street analyst.
It can be inferred that Lindsay had a privileged upbringing in the affluent suburbs of Merrick and Cold Spring Harbour located in Long Island. Her childhood was secure and comfortable with all her needs met.
A Young Star
Lindsay Lohan began her career as a child when she was just three years old and quickly became a well-known figure as she grew up in the limelight. In her youth, she signed with Ford Models to kickstart her career and was born on July 3rd, 1986.
Following that, she gained recognition on television and had more than 60 commercials credited to her name. This marked the commencement of a career in the spotlight.
A Very Impressive Resume
Lindsay had already gained a significant amount of experience in modeling and camera work way before she turned ten. She had worked on several TV commercials for popular brands of that era.
Besides appearing in numerous widely-known television commercials, she also appeared in Jell-O and The Gap advertisements. These experiences served as an excellent foundation, allowing her to take on roles in many exceptional films.
Her First Break
When she was only 10 years old, she had her first major opportunity with the popular movie, The Parent Trap. This film’s triumph opened doors to additional movie roles, which eventually established her as one of the most adored young actresses of her era.
She successfully acquired a double role portraying the characters of two twin sisters in the film. The remarkable aspect is that all the movies she acted in during that time were produced by Disney.
A Teen Idol
Following her debut performance in that film, she gained immense popularity as a young actor. Later, she featured in several films such as Freaky Friday, released in 2003, and the widely acclaimed Mean Girls.
The start of the acting journey marked the beginning of great accomplishments for the gifted and youthful actress. She was determined to become one of the most renowned teen idols in the entertainment industry and nothing could obstruct her path.
An Award-Winning Actress
After her debut in Parent Trap, she received multiple award nominations and wins at a young age. Her recognitions included the Kids Choice Awards and MTV Movie Awards, where she was nominated various times for her performances in different roles.
The artist’s accomplishments are evidence of her exceptional talent in the entertainment industry. Through her multiple nominations and four wins of the Teen Choice award, her skills have been demonstrated.
Too Much Pressure
Did the young actress struggle to handle the pressure on her young shoulders due to her fame? Despite being seen as an idol to many, she was facing her own personal issues.
Lindsay Lohan’s rise to fame led to increased frequency of visits to the nightclubs she frequented. Furthermore, various problems in her personal life, such as her father’s scandal, were extensively covered by tabloids.
The Burden of Fame
Regrettably, she gave in to the burden placed on her and began experiencing additional difficulties and challenges. Her frequent outings to nightclubs exposed her to more than just alcoholic drinks, which in itself was already overwhelming to handle.
The aforementioned issues marked the commencement of her ordeal with prohibited substances, and were excessively burdensome for her to handle. The fact that she was also grappling with self-image problems compounded the matter, and things turned increasingly arduous for her thereafter.
The Bad Year
Lindsay Lohan had a tough time in 2007, with her parents’ divorce being finalized and leading to a year filled with trouble. It was during that year that she had her first run-in with the law and faced various other problems.
Lohan mentioned that she was frequently placed in the middle of her mother and father, and it gave her the impression that she was responsible for taking care of the family. As a result, she decided to completely disconnect from her father for a couple of years.
The Trouble Began
Things began to fall apart for her on May 26th, 2007, when she was initially taken into custody for wrecking her car. Apparently, she drove her fancy convertible into a tree on the roads of Beverley Hills, which resulted in her first apprehension.
Lindsay Lohan’s troubles were far from over, as per the arresting officer’s report, she was under the influence and had illegal substances in her possession. However, this was only the beginning of her problems.
The Following Years
Lindsay Lohan faced a bleak future in the upcoming years, marked by multiple arrests and obstacles. However, there were some positive aspects to her situation, as she initiated a number of initiatives to maintain her financial stability.
Among her achievements were several wins that prevented her from completely falling apart, along with various parts in movies. Despite her disordered personal life, her aptitude for business cannot be denied.
The Downhill Trip
A woman reported to the police that she had been physically attacked and Lindsay Lohan was taken into custody just a month after the incident. Investigation revealed that Lindsay Lohan attempted to hit the mother of one of her past assistants with her vehicle.
She faced charges of assault and negligence for which she was sued, and a plea deal was reached to resolve the matter outside of court. One might assume that this would be a learning opportunity for the young actress, however, it appears that it was not.
Dodged Serious Charges
Lindsay Lohan avoided the severe accusations brought against her by means of a plea bargain. If the outcome had been different, there could have been significant consequences for her, potentially even imprisonment.
Despite her being a popular and adored teenage celebrity, her reputation could not shield her from the allegations and charges. Unfortunately, she had to face further adversity before things started improving for her.
Many Arrests
Lindsay was arrested multiple times for various offenses despite not spending much time in jail. As a consequence, she was ordered to serve a four-day jail term, which was subsequently reduced to just one day.
In 2007, Lindsay Lohan had a tough year as she faced several issues, and on one occasion, she was held in jail for 84 minutes before being freed, and also had to perform community service as part of her sentence.
In and Out of Rehab
Lindsay Lohan offered to wear a bracelet that would track her alcohol consumption before things got worse. This decision came after she had an accident where she crashed her car into a tree and it prompted her to acknowledge the possibility of having a drinking issue.
After facing numerous troubles, Lindsay came to a conclusion that she requires rehabilitation to change her ways. Her willingness to change was evident, and her sincere efforts eventually led to a positive outcome.
Many Court Appearances
Over the next few years, Lindsay Lohan appeared in court more than 20 times for several misbehaviors. Most of these were driving under the influence, and one was for possessing illegal substances, which was an unfortunate mistake.
According to Lohan, she was hanging out with the wrong crowd one night, got into the car, and was caught. Even though Lindsay Lohan says she rarely has regrets, using these substances was one stupid thing she regretted.
No Regrets
Lindsay Lohan says that she lives her life without regrets and believes that things happen for a reason, even the troubled times. She made many mistakes and did a string of wrong things, and the press got hold of the stories.
From then on, the press was all over her, looking to report on every single mistake she made. But things happened, and while reflecting on them, Lohan said she learned from all those mistakes.
Main Objectives
In August 2007, Lohan checked into another rehab center in Utah which she checked out of in October. She commented that her main priorities were to stay out of Los Angeles and to stay sober at the same time.
This was a humbling experience for her, and she needed that to take control of her life. Things got a bit better for her after committing herself to a rehab center for a third time.
Still an Excellent Artist
Even with all these things going on in her life, she managed to win a role in the movie Bobby. For this, she was nominated for an Outstanding Performance award in 2007.
She played this role in 2006, at which time her personal life was already in shambles. This was all because of her struggle with substance usage which was dragging her down and keeping her back.
Not Turning Away From Acting
Regardless of everything that was happening in her personal life, Lindsay Lohan was still pursuing her professional goals. Those goals included staying involved in acting, even though it seemed like her life was falling apart, she still needed to act.
Luckily for us, this gifted and talented artist graced the film industry with yet more movies for us to enjoy. It would’ve been a great loss to all those who still loved her, regardless of what the press said about her, if she quit.
Many Spotlight Appearances
Lindsay Lohan was still an actress and active in her acting career, with many roles in movies and more. She also made a number of TV appearances, including the Liz Taylor movie Liz & Dick, made for TV.
This is but one of the many great things she did among many great movies, TV shows, and appearances. But acting was not the only talent this artist had; a few of her songs come to mind.
Even More Talent
While her acting career was blooming, she discovered that she could also sing and she released her first album in 2002. She started recording the soundtracks for the movies she was playing in and signed a five-album contract with Emilio Estefan Jr.
This was just one of the times she couldn’t cease to amaze the critics and her fans with her natural talent. Her debut album was released in 2004 by Casablanca Records after the previous deal was scrapped.
Other Businesses
Lindsay Lohan isn’t just a good actress and singer but also a crafty businesswoman who knows what she wants. She launched her own fashion line titled 6126 in 2009, mainly putting out women’s leggings.
She also launched a self-tanning product line in that same year which was called Sevin Nyne. Before the end of that same year, she became an artistic designer for the famous fashion house Ungaro, showing no end to her many talents.
Taking a Break From Acting
Lohan took a break from acting to channel her energy into a new venture by opening nightclubs worldwide. This started in October 2016 when she opened her first nightclub in Athens, Greece, with Dennis Papageorgiou.
This marked the beginning of a new era for the Lindsay Lohan we knew as a talented actress and singer. Beach resorts followed, also in Greece, on some of the largest islands, Mykonos and Rhodes, in May 2018.
Under the Radar
While Lindsay Lohan has been under the radar for the last few years, she certainly didn’t sit still during that time. As you can see, a lot of her energy and effort went into opening new events now and then.
Maybe this was a way to pull her back from the edge and help her change her life. Also, remember that the press exaggerated many of the things reported about her.
The Way Back
It took a lot of strength to get back from rock bottom, but Lohan had the courage to do that. From the family feud to substance usage and struggles with her personal life, it all took a toll on her.
Luckily for all her fans, she had a natural talent, and none of these things could suppress that. Not even the struggle with body image could keep her down forever. “All this made me just stronger,” she said.
Taking Care of Herself
At some point during these dark times, someone would put her down and tell her to start taking care of herself. “You are going to die if you don’t start doing something about these struggles. You need to face them,” they said.
Lohan admitted to Vanity Fair in 2006 that she was scared. This might have been the turnaround time, or when the seed to start looking after herself was planted.
Stronger Now Than Ever
Everything she went through, Lindsay Lohan admits, made her stronger than ever before to help her face her personal issues. You don’t need to start having eating disorders or misuse of substances; you just need to face your problems and overcome them.
By facing your problems, you’ll be able to withstand the urge to go out and make trouble for yourself. Lindsay Lohan followed the advice of the judge after her probation period and started to make drastic changes.
Moving to Dubai
With all the issues in her life and the paparazzi using her life as fodder, she decided to move out of the USA. She finally decided to settle in Dubai, where she found her permanent home.
This move to Dubai in 2014 was mainly to keep her privacy safe and not be in the news that much anymore. Well, this helped because it seemed as if she had disappeared from the scene. Fortunately, she didn’t.
Digital Ventures
This was also the year in which she released her free-to-play game app, Lindsay Lohan’s The Price of Fame, for iOS and Android devices. She also launched an exclusive lifestyle blog platform, Premium, for a small monthly subscription fee.
This happened in June 2017, and following that, Red Arrow’s Studio71 signed Lohan to host and launch a podcast. The name of this podcast is Lohdown With Lindsay Lohan, which premiered in April 2022.
What About Friends?
Lohan admits that some of the people she used to know weren’t really friends with her after that dark time. She became friends with Paris Hilton, but it looks like they don’t really have that strong bond of friendship anymore.
Lindsay also revealed that she still talks to her former co-star, Jamie Lee Curtis, and they keep in touch. She told Howard Stern that she loves Jamie, and they check in regularly to hear how each other’s lives are going.
And Romance
At the age of 18, Lindsay was dating Wilmer Valderrama from That 70’s Show for a couple of months. At that stage, she was still young and said that other women would hit on her boyfriend right in front of her.
This made her feel bad about herself, and they broke up before the end of 2004. In 2006, she started a relationship with Harry Morton, which didn’t last that long either.
Continuing the Romance
She also had an on-and-off relationship with Samantha Ronson, which finally ended. In 2009 a longtime friend Nico Tortorella supposedly proposed after an Instagram photo of him on his knees was posted. Next was Egor Tarabasov, whom she dated in 2019.
In 2020, Bader Shammas was her boyfriend, and they got engaged in December 2021. In July 2022, Lohan talked about Shammas as her husband, and it was confirmed that they had gotten married.
Reasons for Moving to Dubai
During an interview in 2020, she revealed that she had been living in the United Arab Emirates for six years. She went to Dubai for the first time in 2008 and found that the city was what she was looking for to settle down.
One of the aspects of the city that attracted her was that it’s a big place for female activists. Dubai is the place where she’ll stay indefinitely.
Latest Events
While away from the acting arena, Lindsay Lohan didn’t sit still; great things were happening in her life. In 2021, she released a line of jewelry designed by her in collaboration with Lily Baker, a UK-based boutique.
She also joined forces with activewear brand, Allbirds, in 2022 with a limited edition sneaker collection she released that year. She had great success with her new designs and joint ventures.
The Fashion World
During this time, she edged herself into the fashion design world with her designs and creations. This made her a new force to be reckoned with in the modern fashion industry.
The fact that she used to do modeling work for brands like Calvin Klein might have planted that seed. Regardless of all the negative things said about her, she made a breakthrough in the fashion industry.
Time to Return to Acting
While all these successful achievements kept her busy, her first love was and always will be acting. This can be seen in her return to the movie scene in a range of new films from big names in the last year.
In the meantime, she also released her first single in 12 years, “Back to Me,” after leaving the music scene. This was very well-received by longtime fans from all over and is certainly a bit of an earworm.
Latest Leading Role
Lindsay Lohan played the leading role in the newest holiday movie from Netflix in December 2022. This movie, Falling for Christmas, is a great comeback to the film industry for Lindsay Lohan.
The long-time fans of this talented actress will be happy to know that she’s returning to the movie scene. Netflix is a good place for actors to be noticed with all the new projects they’re bringing to the streaming service.
A Lifetime Achievement
With more than 30 film titles behind her, Lindsay Lohan is already a veteran in the entertainment industry. That doesn’t even include all her appearances in countless TV shows and other entertainment events.
But this is not the end of Lindsay Lohan. With a lot more to give, she can still grace the movie screen with her talent, and we have no doubt that we’ll be seeing her sooner than any of us realize.
Returning With a Bang
Lindsay Lohan has signed a three-movie deal with Netflix and is currently in Ireland, where she’s working on the second film. She said that she’s happy to work with Netflix and is discussing the next steps for the future.
We’re waiting to see what the next movie is about, and we can’t wait to see what she has to offer! All her fans are very happy that she’s decided to continue her acting career. This is certainly a great comeback for Lindsay Lohan!
Ellen DeGeneres has been on our screens for decades now, first in her ABC sitcom Ellen, and then from 2003 in her syndicated NBC talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Ellen has been married to Australian actress Portia de Rossi for over 10 years, during which time the two have celebrated together and faced various tabloid rumors. Keep scrolling for an inside look at Ellen and Portia’s unbreakable bond.
How They First Met
Ellen and Portia first met each other at a party, but it wasn’t time for them to be together just yet. De Rossi wasn’t yet out as a gay woman in Hollywood, and it took her several years to tell DeGeneres how she felt.
Speaking with Oprah Winfrey, de Rossi reminisced about the night, saying, “There was definitely a lot of chemistry between us, but I didn’t allow myself to think of being with her just because of the place I was at.”
Reconnecting Years Later
After their first encounter at a party in 2002, the actresses met again at an award show in 2004. De Rossi remembers running into the comedian at a photoshoot, telling The Advocate that “she took my breath away.”
When they saw each other at VH1’s Big in ’04 Awards, de Rossi was weak at the knees. The actress revealed, “That had never happened to me in my life, where I saw somebody and [experienced] all of those things you hear about in songs and read about in poetry.”
Ending Other Relationships
When Ellen and Portia eventually got together, they were both already in longterm relationships. DeGeneres had been seeing photographer Alexandra Hedison for four years, and de Rossi had dated director Francesca Gregorini for over two years at that point.
DeGeneres remembers “physically getting sick” before telling her partner about de Rossi and Portia remembers, “I really, really hated all the pain I put Francesca through, and I really didn’t want to hurt her. But I just couldn’t ignore the feelings I had for Ellen.”
Making it Public
After ending their respective relationships, the actresses went public, and started appearing on red carpets together. Their first public foray was at the Golden Globe Awards Party in 2005. The pair looked super loved up, with de Rossi looking chic in a tight white dress, and DeGeneres looking cheeky in a black suit.
De Rossi had to deal with being out publicly for the first time, but later stated that “my feelings for her overrode all of my fear about being out as a lesbian.”
Being Gay in Hollywood
While Ellen came out on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1997, de Rossi didn’t until much later in life. When she was dating director Francesca Gregorini between 2001 and 2004, most of her family and castmates didn’t know she was gay until tabloid pictures of the couple emerged.
The actress refused to discuss her orientation at the time, but has since spoken about her struggle, saying that “I didn’t choose the fact that I was gay, but I did choose whether to live my life as a gay woman.”
Taking Time to Come Out
Speaking about her time on Ally McBeal, de Rossi recalled that “Greg Germann and I were talking in the bar one night and he said, ‘There’s something about you I can’t quite put my finger on…. Are you gay?’”
“Of course I stammered and stuttered and looked at the ground and went, ‘Uh…uh…uh…maybe, I don’t know, I think so, I’m not sure.’ And he looked at me and said, ‘Have you struggled with it?’ And to me, that was so profound, because I thought, Yeah.”
Inspired by Ellen
In fact, de Rossi has admitted that she was inspired by future wife Ellen’s coming out when she watched it on TV in 1997.
In an interview with The Advocate in 2005, the Arrested Development actress said, “When I watched Ellen come out in ’97, my jaw was on the floor. I thought, there are some people who break the doors down, hold them open, and some people who walk right through. I always thought I was the latter.”
Moving in Together
After they went public with their relationship in 2005, DeGeneres and de Rossi moved in together later that year. The lovebirds wanted to tie the knot, but unfortunately, same-sex marriage was still illegal in the US at the time.
Speaking with People magazine in 2005 about the relationship, Ellen claimed that “it’s the first time that I’ve known in every cell of my being that I’m with somebody for the rest of my life.”
All Loved Up
Both DeGeneres and de Rossi are big animal lovers, and Portia is an avid horseback rider. While speaking to People magazine in 2005, Ellen relaxed in the two-acre estate she shared with her girlfriend, calling it her “priority” to always be around trees and animals.
Back when they moved in together, the couple rescued three cats — Charlie, George Jackson, and Chairman Meow Tse-Tung. They have since rescued four dogs named Wolf, Augie, Kid, and Mrs. Wallis Browning.
Tying the Knot
In 2008, California legalized gay marriage, and soon after, DeGeneres and de Rossi tied the knot. De Rossi stunned in a deep plunge, blush pink dress, and DeGeneres looked chic in a white linen suit.
The officiator of the wedding spoke of the day’s significance, saying, “With your exchange of vows today, you symbolize for many who have gone before you, who were forced to live their lives in quiet desperation, lurking in the shadows that we as people, are truly better than we used to be.”
Welcome Portia Lee James DeGeneres
After their wedding, de Rossi legally changed her name to Portia Lee James DeGeneres, but kept “Portia de Rossi” professionally. Of course, the actress changed her name once before, when she was only 15 years old.
The actress suspects she changed her name because of her struggle with her identity. She remembers, “I picked Portia because I was a Shakespeare fan,” and “de Rossi because I was Australian and I thought that an exotic Italian name would somehow suit me more than Amanda Rogers.”
Just Horsin’ Around
As well as being a full-time entertainer, Ellen DeGeneres also buys, renovated, and sells property. After a year together, Portia and Ellen bought a $6 million, 120-acre equestrian ranch and sold it a year later for almost $12 million.
The ranch was comprised of multiple buildings — it included an entertainment barn, a guest house, a manager’s house, a tennis court, a private well, a one-acre olive grove, and of course, barns and paddocks for the horses.
The Hollywood Rumor Mill
As is the case for all Hollywood couples, over the years, DeGeneres and de Rossi have faced rumors about their marriage. Claims surfaced in 2013 that there was trouble in paradise, but Ellen told People that, “There’s not one ounce of truth to any of it. I am very happily married. The only thing we ever argue about is who loves who more, it really is true.”
Rumors of fighting and divorce reared their head again in 2014 and 2015, but both actresses stayed quiet.
Gifting a Gorilla Sanctuary
Despite tabloid rumors, the couple has stayed strong for over a decade. To celebrate Ellen’s 60th birthday, de Rossi appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and gifted the animal lover a gorilla sanctuary.
One of the comedian’s heroes is primatologist and conservationist, Dian Fossey. When presenting the gift, de Rossi said, “It’s your 60th birthday, and this gift had to be really special, and it had to represent who you are and what you really care about.”
Celebrating Ten Years Together
Ellen and Portia celebrated ten years together in 2018, and both posted memories of their wedding day on their social media accounts. Despite yet more rumors surfacing about their rocky marriage and supposed divorce, Portia took some solace in the fact that the lesbian couple gets the same gossip magazine treatment as straight stars.
She told Us Weekly that, “The divorce rumors came and then we really knew the perceptions had changed […] I thought, ‘Oh, now we’re finally accepted.’”
Keeping Things Exciting
Despite the ongoing rumors of trouble in paradise, Ellen and Portia seem to have each other’s back, and remain loved up. On her show’s segment “Burning Questions,” Ellen answered the question “What’s the most romantic thing you’ve done for someone?” with some details about her marriage.
Apparently, every time de Rossi goes out of town, DeGeneres calls ahead and asks the hotel to set up rose petals in a heart shape on Portia’s bed. How romantic!
Going Strong at the Golden Globes
We know that Portia and Ellen made their first public appearance as a couple at the Golden Globes Awards in 2005. 15 years later, DeGeneres was honored with the Carol Burnett Award, and the couple dazzled on the red carpet in sharp suits.
In her acceptance speech, the talk show host said, “All I’ve ever wanted to do is make people feel good and laugh, and there is no greater feeling than when someone tells me that I’ve made their day better with my show.”
Getting it on at the Grammys
Later the same month, the couple graced the Grammys red carpet on Ellen’s 62nd birthday. Red carpets are nothing new to this pair as over the years, DeGeneres has hosted the Primetime Emmys, the Grammy Awards, and the Academy Awards (where she snapped the famous celebrity selfie in 2014).
Unfortunately, the comedian had a glitch at the 2020 Grammy Awards when introducing an “Old Town Road” performance featuring Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus, BTS, and Mason Ramsey. She accidentally said “Macy Ramsey.”
The Downfall of Ellen DeGeneres
Up until this point, Ellen’s public image was one of kindness, fun, and cheekiness. The star pranked celebrities on her show, voiced the beloved amnesiac fish Dory in Finding Nemo and Finding Dory, and was a judge on American Idol. However, everything was about to come falling down.
Referencing Ellen’s final line on her talk show, “be kind to one another,” comedian Kevin T. Porter tweeted asking people for stories of Ellen “being mean.” Once they started, they didn’t stop.
It Started With a Tweet
Porter’s tweet read, “Right now we all need a little kindness. You know, like Ellen DeGeneres always talks about! She’s also notoriously one of the meanest people alive. Respond to this with the most insane stories you’ve heard about Ellen being mean & I’ll match every one w/ $2 to @LAFoodBank.”
Porter later told Page Six that “commonly in LA, people who work in the industry or TV either know or know second-hand a not-very-nice story about Ellen.”
That’s Not the Truth, Ellen
There had already been rumors circulating about Ellen’s behavior towards staff, and Porter’s tweet opened the floodgates. On a now-infamous episode of her show, Fifty Shades of Grey star Dakota Johnson caught the comedian in a lie, after she claimed that Johnson hadn’t invited her to her birthday party.
Johnson immediately clapped back with “That’s not the truth Ellen,” and a producer verified that the comedian was away at the time.
The Accusations Against Ellen
A 2018 article for the New York Times entitled “Ellen DeGeneres Is Not as Nice as You Think” laid out some of the criticisms swirling about the star. These didn’t hit front pages at the time but in 2020, Buzzfeed News came forward with the accounts of former employees.
The former staffers claimed that “they definitely don’t practice what they preach with the ‘be kind’ mantra,” and revealed racism, bullying, misconduct, intimidation, and toxicity behind the scenes.
A Culture of Fear
In the Buzzfeed report, former and current The Ellen DeGeneres Show staffers talked about “a culture of fear,” enforced by the host and various producers. Former producer Hedda Muskat noticed the atmosphere as soon as she started at the show, and remembers a producer screaming at a crew member until he was red in the face.
She waited for DeGeneres to step in but claims the host just giggled, put her legs on the chair, and said, “Well, I guess every production needs their dog.”
Ellen Denies the Rumors
In the 2018 New York Times article, DeGeneres admitted that she isn’t always sunshine and light, but claimed that was due to being harassed by fans. She said, “There have been times someone wants a picture, and while I’m doing a selfie, they’re like, ‘You’re not dancing!’ Of course, I’m not dancing. I’m walking down the street.”
However, she pushed back against the idea that she treats employees poorly, saying, “That bugs me if someone is saying that because it’s an outright lie.”
The Tide Has Turned
Before the Buzzfeed article, but after Kevin T Porter’s tweet, the talk show host disappointed fans during the start of the global pandemic. Videos from Ellen during lockdown showed her to be wildly out of touch with normal people.
Sitting in her multimillion-dollar California mansion, the star said, “One thing that I’ve learned from being in quarantine is that people — this is like being in jail, is what it is.” Onlookers were quick to point out the very different conditions in US jails.
Is Ellen Calling it Quits?
As rumors, allegations, and pressure were building, reports suggested that Ellen might call it a day on her syndicated talk show. The star was beloved, wholesome, and center stage in US entertainment, and is now seen as cruel, out of touch, and untrustworthy. The Daily Mail reports that DeGeneres “feels she can’t go on,” and that the show needs to end in order to “recover her personal brand.”
Page Six claims that the host is “hysterical,” and feeling “crushed.”
Ellen’s Internal Memo
Of course, Ellen had to speak out about the scandal at some point, and decided to address staff members in an email. In the letter, the host claimed that because of the show’s growth and success, she wasn’t able to “stay on top of everything” and relied on others to do jobs as she would want them done.
The comedian claimed that Warner Bros immediately started an investigation and that they would take steps “together, to correct the issues.”
Ellen’s Apology Misses the Mark
For their part, The Ellen DeGeneres Show staffers were not impressed by their employer’s so-called apology. One claimed that “the truth is she knew what was going on, it’s her show. The buck stops with her. She can blame every executive under the sun — but Ellen is ultimately the one to blame.”
Another argued that anyone complaining about the toxic workplace culture at the time would have been fired immediately. Someone else simply said, “she is a phony.”
Ellen Is No Better
Indeed, the staffers’ response seems to hit the nail on the head when it comes to the star’s apology. Most onlookers rejected Ellen’s claims that she didn’t know what was going on at her show, saying, “It’s outrageous that she is trying to pretend that this is all a shock to her.”
The anonymous source said that the host “hates coming to work,” “struggles to be nice to people,” has “utter contempt for her audience,” and only stays for the money and celebrity.
I Stand by Ellen
Throughout all of these ups and downs, Portia de Rossi has stayed by her wife’s side and spoken up for her several times. The actress posted an image on Instagram that read “I Stand by Ellen,” with “Be Kind to One Another” written in the corner. The image is similar in design to the “Be Kind” subscription box that Ellen sells online.
For the caption, de Rossi wrote “To all our fans … we see you. Thank you for your support. #stopbotattacks #IStandWithEllenDeGeneres #IStandByEllen.”
Ellen’s Celebrity Supporters
During the huge backlash to Ellen DeGeneres, various celebrities have come out in defense of the star. Record executive Scooter Braun called the host “a kind, thoughtful, courageous human being,” and actress Diane Keaton tweeted “I always enjoyed my visits to the Ellen Show.”
Popstar Katy Perry also tweeted in support, saying, “I know I can’t speak for anyone else’s experience besides my own but I want to acknowledge that I have only ever had positive takeaways from my time with Ellen & on the @theellenshow.”
Portia Speaks Out
Of course, onlookers expect multi-millionaire celebrities to defend and protect each other, but fans still aren’t buying it. Meanwhile, while Portia de Rossi hasn’t commented on the details of the situation, she has responded to photographers’ questions while out and about in California.
The actress was asked if her wife would continue to host her show, and she firmly responded “Yes, she is.” Throughout the turmoil, de Rossi has been at home caring for her wife.
Still Going Strong
Despite the dramatic situation that has unfolded for Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, the two still have an unbreakable bond that’s holding strong. There have been rumors that DeGeneres will be replaced by James Cordon, Jennifer Aniston, or Melissa McCarthy, but executive producer Andy Lassner tweeted that “Nobody is going off air.”
We’ll have to wait and see what’s in store for these two. Somehow we think they’ll make it through with an even stronger bond.
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