Degeneres swiftly rose in prominence after performing stand-up comedy in clubs and coffee shops.

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She did comedy shows and travelling in the 1980s, and the television network Showtime named her the "Funniest Person in America."

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After accepting an invitation to appear on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" in 1986, she quickly gained greater recognition, and her career truly took off.

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This resulted in the debut of her subsequent television sitcom, "The Ellen Show," although it was immediately cancelled due to poor ratings.

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Over 80 accolades have been earned by the programme over the course of its lengthy run on television.

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The Ellen Degeneres Show has aired over 2,000 episodes over the course of 15 seasons & it was Ellen's most successful venture to date.

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In addition, she has received numerous honours for the voice she provided for the character of Dory in "Finding Nemo."

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Ellen DeGeneres' net worth is $500 Million as of September 2022.

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“We need more kindness, more compassion, more joy, and more laughter. I definitely want to contribute to that.” – Ellen DeGeneres

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