Fans Wish Ellen DeGeneres A Happy 64th Birthday!
By Kristin Myers on January 26, 2022 at 5:30 PM EST
Ellen DeGeneres turns 64 today!
Ellen was born on January 26, 1958, in Metairie, Louisiana. She married her wife Portia de Rossi in 2008.
Many know Ellen DeGeneres as the host of her daytime talk show, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," which has been on the air since 2003. Before that, she starred in her sitcom "Ellen" from 1994 to 1998. In addition to being a talk show host, DeGeneres is also an actress, writer, producer, and comedian.
Who Is Ellen DeGeneres?
Ellen DeGeneres started performing stand-up comedy in the 1980s, which included an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” in 1986.
Ellen has been the voice of Dory in 2003’s animated film “Finding Nemo” and reprised her role in its sequel, 2016’s “Finding Dory.” Ellen was presented with the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role, which marked the first time that an actress won a Saturn Award for a vocal performance.
In addition to hosting the Academy Awards, the Grammy Awards, and the Primetime Emmys, Ellen also wrote four books and started a record company called Eleveneleven. She also has her own production company called A Very Good Production.
She has won 30 Emmy Awards and 20 People’s Choice Awards, which makes her the top PCA winner in history. She has also won numerous other awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016. Ellen also received the Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes in January 2020. She was the first person to receive the award.
Ellen DeGeneres Celebrates With Coldplay On Her Birthday!
So happy to have @portiaderossi, @CourteneyCox, Chris Martin @coldplay, and @Official_tWitch with me today.❤️ pic.twitter.com/rd58ol9dt1
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) January 26, 2022
In a Twitter post, Ellen thanked her wife, Chris Martin of Coldplay, “Scream” actress Courtney Cox, and dancer Stephen ‘Twitch’ Boss to celebrate her big day with her!
“Awww happy birthday Ellen!!” one fan commented. “On our way to your show now!! I know it’s not your birthday show but I’m BEYOND excited to be able to be here on your birthday! Thank you for being you, love you to pieces and see you soooooooon!”
“Wish you a very very happy birthday dear Ellen,” another fan wrote. “You are the best. Wishing you a great year full of positivity, happiness and lots of love. love you Ellen.”
“I want to thank you for all the laughs & smiles over these past 19 seasons!” another fan shared. “You are one special lady! No one has touched my life more than you! The world is so much better with you in it! I hope you have a wonderful 64th b day pretty lady! Here's to you friend.”
“Happy Birthday, Ellen!” another shared. “Wishing you all the best and that all of your future plans and dreams come true.”
“Wishing you all the happiest ness in the world,” said another fan. “Happy Birthday! Thank you for all the laughs.”
They were far from the only ones who took a moment to wish Ellen a happy birthday! Take a look!
Fans Take To Twitter To Wish Ellen A Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday, Ellen! From your friends at the Ellen Campus of the Fossey Fund! 🎉❤️🦍
🎥: @MassDesignLab @theellenshow @savinggorillas #happybirthdayEllen #Ellen #gorillas #friends #celebration #weloveellen #wildlife #conservation #weneedgorillas pic.twitter.com/cybh9ne4l9— The Ellen Fund (@TheEllenFund) January 26, 2022
An inspiration and an icon. @TheEllenShow Happy 64th birthday to My dearest Ellen😘🎂🎊 #EllenDegeneres pic.twitter.com/M0Rqah2Vyz
— 🌈ThankYouEllen🏳️🌈 (@alwaysgo8) January 26, 2022
Wishing a very happy 64th birthday to @TheEllenShow, who is my favoritest talk show host, game show host and the wittiest funny lady. 🎉🎉♥️🌹✨ Thanks for giving us something to smile about every day, Ellen. Love ya! #HappyBirthdayEllen 19 seasons of joy. Here's for more! 🥂 pic.twitter.com/536Cw4SEcQ
— Lencsike David (@LencsikeD) January 26, 2022
Sometimes you can't see yourself clearly until you see yourself through the eyes of others.
~ Ellen DeGeneres ~ We totally agree @TheEllenShow #IM #EllenDeGeneres #SeeYourself Happy Birthday! pic.twitter.com/bBzOlAOZKM— The IM Foundation (@foundation_im) January 26, 2022
Happy birthday to @TheEllenShow! 🎂 Ellen DeGeneres has helped many dogs in need, and she helps endangered species through @TheEllenFund pic.twitter.com/pef4twudxe
— Hollywood Dogs (@HollywoodDogs) January 26, 2022
Happy birthday @TheEllenShow !!🎂
Lots of love and greetings to u 💙💙#HappyBirthdayEllenDegeneres #ellen #EllenDegeneresBirthday pic.twitter.com/w9vPZlY4Xo— Ishita (@Ishitak3633) January 26, 2022
HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎉 Comedian and daytime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is celebrating her 64th birthday today! pic.twitter.com/ZXtqcy9RRZ
— 10 Tampa Bay (@10TampaBay) January 26, 2022