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Ellen DeGeneres is an American television host, comedian, and actress born in 1958 in Metairie, Louisiana. She is the host of the syndicated talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Previously, she was the star of the comedy show Ellen. During her career, DeGeneres has earned 14 People’s Choice Awards as well as 13 Emmy Awards. She came out as a lesbian in 1997 on The Oprah Winfrey Show. She is married to actress Portia de Rossi.

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26 Aug, 2014

Nude shower skit

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In a skit to mark the end of Chelsea Lately, Handler, nude in the shower, is surprised by DeGeneres. The skit ends with an appearance by Bravo. Handler:

Why do you think I’m lying?

DeGeneres:

Because your nipples won’t make eye contact with me.

13 May, 2016

Hold Up video skit

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During her show, DeGeneres spoofs Beyoncé’s Hold Up music video. DeGeneres inserts herself in the real music video and is on the phone with “Becky with the good hair.”