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Ellen DeGeneres

The latest stories and features on Ellen DeGeneres, American comedian, television host, actress and writer, including showbiz news and updates.

Born

26 Jan 1958

Industry

Entertainment

Job Title

Media personality

last updated:

11 November, 2024

Sophie Grace Brownlee entered the spotlight as a child on The Ellen DeGeneres show, but now she’s 21. Photos: IMDb; @therealsophiagrace/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

Meet Sophia Grace Brownlee, former child star of The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Known for her rendition of ‘Super Bass’ alongside her ‘hype girl’ cousin Rosie McClelland, Sophia Grace Brownlee is all grown up – and even has her own fashion brand.

1 Dec 2024 - 6:00AMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

What happened to Ellen DeGeneres after her downfall, and is she coming back?

16 Oct 2024 - 5:00AMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

8 celebrities who have admitted going commando in public

11 Mar 2024 - 5:00AM

Wellness

Near-death look to skinny but strong, how Anne Hathaway lost weight for films

Anne Hathaway took on an intense exercise regimen to become Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises, and lost 25 pounds for her role as Fantine in Les Misérables – 15 of which was thanks to an extreme diet.

19 Mar 2024 - 8:17AM

Anne Hathaway at a Valentino fashion show in Rome, Italy, in 2022. The actresshas talked about how she lost weight for her various movie roles. Photo: Getty Images

Celebrity children

Who is Kevin Hart’s teen daughter, Heaven – who’s in a new Fabletics ad?

Kevin Hart and his eldest daughter Heaven have joined forces to star in a campaign for Kate Hudson’s Fabletics athleisure brand – last year, the comedian announced she was going to college

27 Feb 2024 - 8:00PM

Fame and celebrity

Who is Cate Blanchett’s husband, Andrew Upton – and are they still together?

Not only did Cate Blanchett attend this month’s Baftas solo, but she’s reportedly also stopped wearing her wedding ring – is she “doing a Meryl Streep”?

26 Feb 2024 - 12:37PM

Fame and celebrity

12 pairs of famous people you didn’t know were related

From Emily in Paris star Lily Collins’ famous singer father to Bryce Dallas Howard’s director dad Ron Howard – these 12 pairs of celebs share some often surprising relatives …

25 Feb 2024 - 5:00AM

Barack Obama and Brad Pitt have a common ancestor, while Kate Middleton and Dakota Fanning are both descendants of King Edward III. Photos: @blackinformationnetwork, @bradpittofflcial, @hrh_princesscatherineofwales, @fanningoutfit/Instagram

Valentine's Day

5 adorable celebrity first dates to warm your heart this Valentine’s Day

From Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and Amal and George Clooney – so who got together after a double date?

13 Feb 2024 - 6:00PM

Celebrity children

Who are Kevin Hart’s 4 children and how is he raising them?

Kevin Hart works out at the gym with his eldest son Hendrix and bought his daughter Heaven a Mercedes when she turned 16 – so what else do we know about the Lift star’s blended family?

26 Jan 2024 - 7:00PM

Millionaires and billionaires

8 of the richest comedians in 2024 – net worths, ranked, from Ellen to Jerry

From the creators of shows such as The Simpsons and South Park to talk show hosts Ellen DeGeneres and Jay Leno, which comedians have the most money in their bank accounts today?

10 Jan 2024 - 7:00PM

From Ellen DeGeneres and Jay Leno to Kevin Hart, who are some of the richest comedians in the world? Photos: Getty, Images, AP

Wellness

What is the Mediterranean diet – and which celebrities love it?

5 celebrities who follow the healthiest diet in the world, from Selena Gomez drinking olive oil before concerts, to Cameron Diaz and Penélope Cruz – but who lost 90kg?

10 Jan 2024 - 12:02PM

Food products representing the Mediterranean diet, which may improve overall health status. Photo: Shutterstock

Fame and celebrity

Who are Jodie Foster’s 2 sons and wife – who once dated Ellen DeGeneres?

Jodie Foster recently stepped out with her son Kit in NYC – a rare appearance for the actress who has been keen to keep her family life private, including her relationship with wife Alexandra Hedison

5 Jan 2024 - 4:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Meet J Balvin’s glamorous girlfriend and Miss Argentina 2014, Valentina Ferrer

J Balvin, the man behind hits like ‘Mi Gente’ and ‘I Like it’, has been dating Argentinian model Valentina Ferrer since 2018 – but why did they call their son Rio?

2 Jan 2024 - 6:00PM

Millionaires and billionaires

9 of Taylor Swift’s richest boyfriends – net worths, ranked

During her record-breaking Eras Tour, Swift made history by becoming a billionaire – but her boyfriend and exes aren’t slouches in the money department either

23 Dec 2023 - 4:00AM

Taylor Swift’s many celebrity exes include actors Tom Hiddleston and Jake Gyllenhaal. Photos: AFP, BFA, Reuters

Fame and celebrity

Anti nepo babies? How Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are raising their 4 kids

Lively and Reynolds may be raising their kids out of the spotlight, but the Hollywood parents give regular insights into how they’re raising their family – here’s what they’ve said

11 Dec 2023 - 6:18PM

Deadpool’s Ryan Reynolds and his Gossip Girl star wife Blake Lively have four children, all aged 8 and under. Photo: @afam_themovieplug/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

Not just Snoop Dogg: 8 celebrities who have spoken openly about smoking weed

Marijuana’s most famous advocate, Snoop Dogg, recently teased that he was giving up, but it was all a marketing ploy – so which other celebrities have been open about using the drug?

22 Nov 2023 - 6:00PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Celine Dion’s 3 children, René-Charles Angélil, and Nelson and Eddy

Celine Dion had 3 children with her late husband René Angélil – here’s everything you need to know about René-Charles, Nelson and Eddy

7 Nov 2023 - 5:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel’s happy family with sons Silas and Phineas

Justin Timberlake is in the spotlight lately for his former romance with Britney Spears, as her memoir The Woman in Me is set to drop – but today he’s married with kids

22 Oct 2023 - 3:00AM

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have been in the media lately due to Britney Spears’ upcoming memoir release. Photo: @justintimberlake/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

Not just Tom Cruise – 13 celebrities who have been involved in Scientology

Reports of Danny Masterson’s long-time involvement in the controversial Church of Scientology have recently surfaced after the actor was sentenced to prison time – so who else joined the religion?

18 Sep 2023 - 11:55AM

Chinese culture

Horoscopes: how does the Metal Rooster affect your luck this September?

According to Chinese astrology, the eighth solar month of 2023 is ruled by the Metal Rooster – so what does it mean for your zodiac sign? Read on to find out …

8 Sep 2023 - 7:00PM

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Move over, William? Meet Prince Harry’s long-time bestie Nacho Figueiras

Harry and his long-time friend Nacho Figueras were spotted at several events across Asia lately – so what do we know about this established polo player and his royal connection?

16 Aug 2023 - 6:15AM

Nacho Figueras and Prince Harry are long-time friends and polo lovers. Photos: @nachofigueras/Instagram

Indonesia

Indonesia’s brutal meat market shuts, but some locals insist ‘no dog, no fun’

Officials have finally shut a notorious meat market in North Sulawesi, but locals say the deep-rooted practice of eating dogs and cats isn’t going anywhere.

28 Aug 2023 - 9:00PM

Members of anti-animal cruelty group Humane Society International rescue dogs from a slaughterhouse in Tomohon, North Sulawesi. Photo: AP

Celebrity children

Who is Jessica Alba’s eldest lookalike teen daughter, Honor Warren?

Honor Marie Warren has been stepping into the spotlight more lately, attending Wimbledon and more events with her famous mum – but what else do we know about this celebrity kid, at 15?

2 Aug 2023 - 6:00PM

Indonesia

Indonesia market caves to pressure, ends ‘brutally cruel’ dog, cat meat trade

The Tomohon Extreme Market will be dog and cat meat-free after images of animals being bludgeoned while still alive had sparked outrage.

22 Jul 2023 - 2:11PMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

9 of the most expensive celebrity mansions on the planet, ranked

A-list celebrities definitely splurge on their world-class homes, but who has spent the most money? Here are 9 of the most expensive celebrity homes on the planet, from Taylor Swift to George Lucas

30 Jun 2023 - 12:10AM

Celebrity couples Amal and George Clooney, and Beyoncé and Jay-Z, possess some of the most expensive homes in the world. Photos: Getty Images, @mrbarcelo, @beyonce/Instagram

Wellness

Explainer | All you need to know about pickleball, low-cost sport that aids weight loss

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in North America and it has arrived in Hong Kong. We meet some of the older players who describe the health benefits – including weight loss.

22 May 2023 - 11:13AMvideocam

Rajan Khemlyani (left) and David Wong (right) playing pickleball at Hong Kong Country Club in Deep Water Bay. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in North America and it has arrived in Hong Kong. Photo: May Tse

Thailand

Thai boy who was rescued from flooded cave in 2018 dies in England

Duangpetch Promthep was one of the 12 boys of the Wild Boars football team who became trapped in a cave in 2018, sparking an international rescue effort.

15 Feb 2023 - 8:20PMvideocam

Extreme weather

California town home to Prince Harry and Oprah ordered to evacuate

Firefighters warned that mudslides could engulf homes in Montecito – a seaside haven for celebrities and billionaires.

10 Jan 2023 - 3:36PM

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