What Does Ellen DeGeneres Think About Ex, Anne Heche's, Chaotic Incident?
By Afouda Bamidele on August 11, 2022 at 11:00 PM EDT
Ellen DeGeneres has broken her silence over Anne Heche's tragic car crash!
The renowned comedian, who changed the talk show game with her outgoing and quirky personality, recently addressed her ex-partner's shocking accident.
According to Daily Mail, the TV personality shared a brief statement regarding Heche's situation while enjoying a sunny day out in Santa Barbara, California.
Ellen DeGeneres Reveals She Has Not Been In Contact With Her Ex-Lover
On Monday, August 8, the former host of the award-winning program "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" stepped out with a male friend for lunch at the famous True Lune restaurant. For the causal event, the 64-year-old wore a navy blue collared top with pinstriped shorts designed in a lighter shade of blue.
Rocking her signature short blonde hair, the Louisiana native completed the comfy look with a pair of sneakers fashioned with grey, red, white, and black hues. Her companion, an older gentleman with a physically toned frame, followed the simple theme by donning a white t-shirt, denim shorts, and flip-flops. Once paparazzi spotted the pair, knowing the identity of DeGeneres' friend was the least of the media outlet's concerns.
This outing marked the first time the entertainer had been spotted since Heche's devastating car crash and everyone wanted to know her thoughts. However, the comedian dropped some unexpected truth bombs about the incident. Despite being ex-lovers, the Golden Globe Award winner did not have the best relationship with the Hollywood veteran.
As the "Finding Dory" voice actress walked to her car, a cameraman asked if the media personality had spoken to Heche following her near-fatal accident. DeGeneres replied saying, "We're not in touch with each other, so I wouldn't know." This could mean the Louisiana native has not offered any condolences to her ex-girlfriend and her family.
The paparazzi echoed similar thoughts by asking if the "Seriously...I'm Kidding" author wanted to send her well wishes to the hospitalized actress. In response, the Grammy nominee reassured fans that her heart went out to the "Spread" star, stating on camera that she did not want "anyone to be hurt."
The Once dynamic duo shook the entertainment world in 1997 after the 64-year-old came out as gay and revealed their relationship. Unfortunately, the pair's whirlwind romance ended in 2000. Over a decade later, Heche went from being a thriller actress to experiencing a real-life horror scene.
On Friday, August 5, the "I Know What You Did Last Summer" star crashed into the home of a woman named Lynne Mishele. According to reports, the 53-year-old Ohio native crashed her Mini Cooper into the building at a reported speed of about 90 miles per hour. This collision resulted in a devastating fire that allegedly took over an hour for 59 firefighters to extinguish the raging flames.
As a result, the "Hour of Lead" actress suffered severe injuries that landed her in the ICU of a local hospital, where she remains in a comatose state. On the other hand, Mishele survived the fiery crash without physical damage. However, losing her home in the near-death experience left the victim with a few emotional wounds.
According to the news outlet, authorities suspected the "Men in Trees" star might have been driving under the influence of alcohol. A picture taken before the horrific crash captured the Tony Award nominee with a bottle of vodka in her car's cup holder.
Anne Heche Looked Back At Her Relationship With The Stand-Up Comedian
In the 90s, same-sex relationships had not gained the supportive platform it has today. Many people, including celebrities, were harshly criticized for their choices. As reported by The Blast, Heche and DeGeneres fell under this category as their status as a gay couple did not sit right with some showrunners in Hollywood.
Recalling this challenging period, the "DWTS" season 29 contestant explained to sources that producers once threatened to terminate her contract with Fox. These anonymous people warned the mother-of-two not to bring DeGeneres to the premiere of her 1997 movie, "Volcano."
However, Heche did not listen and eventually got kicked out of the event after making an appearance with her then-lover. Despite this hurtful incident, the Ohio native confessed that her relationship with the former TV host would always be a significant part of her life.
