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Ellen History | Wednesday, May 21, 2008 | 9:00 AM

Today in Ellen History

On this day in 1965, Ellen came in second place in her first grade macaroni art contest. (She lost to a girl who used glitter, thus starting Ellen's lifelong anti-glitter crusade.)

On this day in 1998, Ellen won a Brownies Good Citizenship badge for helping an old lady across the street. The old lady hadn't planned on crossing the street, but Ellen was insistent.

On this day in 2004, The Ellen DeGeneres Show wons its first Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show. Ellen would go on to win the award again in 2005, 2006 and 2007! This year, she has been nominated for 8 Emmy Awards.

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Hey ellen.I am your biggest fan. I love your show and everytime I watch it I just crack up laughing. I'm getting my 4 month old daughter used to watching you so she has good taste in shows and it gives me a break from sesame street. Keep doing a great job.

Posted by Tiffany | August 18, 2008 3:05 PM

Hi Ellen, how are you? my name is Francia and im from Dominican republic. I just wanted to say that i just love your show. It makes me laugh and all my stress go away everytime i watch it. I dont know if you really read these comments from people who really loves you but i hope that you read mine and know that there is someone in Dominican republic who feels great knowing there is somebody as wonderful as you in this world.

Posted by Francia Cortorreal | August 13, 2008 4:52 PM

Hi,

Thank you for making my day a little better and little easier. I enjoy watching you. I love your show. You are just wonderful.

Carolina


Posted by Carolina | August 12, 2008 10:12 PM

hi, ellen congratulations for all.i´m from mexico me and mi mom love your show. when the show past here in mexico is old show´s. the show we see in mexico last week was a show who past on february when you send 4 girl to travel and go to show. you see it´s old show´s maybe is this year but steel old. today whe see a show the a child of 11 years to play basket and mi daugther have 2 years and she say his mi boyfriend she sound so funny. the name of my daugther if jennifer lopez it´s not a joke and she is so beatiful and she is the love of my live in may 13 my husband and i whe end our relationship she is my soport and motivation on live to go every day and be better person. in august 17 it´s my birthday in my work 9 years ther i star to work when i have 17 years now i habe 26 and you go to think is funny but they pay me $400 pesos for old week i dont no who much is in dollars i think is $40 dollars for the old week because i pay my home only i have 2 years pay. well i tray to be now a mom and dad in the same time for my daugther i wond be in the school again but i kent because i dont have the money to go the school i have to many thinks to pay and i kent pay the school or the bus to go.i´m sorry for tell you a said history but some times i feel bad. but i allways see a now day to be much better mom for my jlo. so thanks to the present you show, personality, soul and good heart. so good bye and many kisses. and we see you for corse in you show jajajaja bye.you friend ericka luz jeanette mariscal escobedo. from guadalajara jalisco, mexico.

Posted by ericka mariscal | August 5, 2008 5:00 PM

Ellen,

I have been with you from the start~You were amazing on Johnny Carson~To this day I have watched you bloom~You are a beautiful person~Your heart and soul, are filled with love to all~

Thank you for all the laughs~

Congrats on you marriage to a beautiful woman, Portia, you both complement each other, and you both show unconditional love~

Cyndi and Rick DeAnda~

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Posted by Cyndi | August 2, 2008 3:20 AM

Hi Ellen I am a girl from Uruguay, sorry I don't speke english but I try!. I wath your show everyday, it very good. I like your peronality and when you dance I dance whit you. Bye...

Posted by Tania | July 25, 2008 11:24 PM

Hi Ellen,
in the words of Leo Sayer 'YOU' make me feel like dancing, or Dr Hook you make my pants wanna get up and dance, i watch your show Over Here In The United Kingdom, Scotland and when you dance you just make everyone want to get up and dance with you.You make me laugh to, i could be in the worst mood turn on your show & then you cheer me up, your love for people & animals is inspiring, you go girl, keep up the amazing work, all my luv a devoted Fan, Fay Greer

Posted by Fay | July 23, 2008 11:08 PM

Hi Ellen & Portia,
just wanted to let you both know that i am so happy to see two people so much in love, you only have one life & if you find that special person in life, that you love so much then you should hold on to that, it is amazing that you two are getting married, hope we get the chance to see it on tv, i wish both of you all the very best for the future,Many Many congratulations.

Posted by Fay | July 23, 2008 10:45 PM

just wanted to say congradulation on the brownie thing and the emmy now did you win or were you insistent thank you ,your great entertainment, I love the dance thing and bird call

Posted by jesse reyes | July 11, 2008 12:20 PM

Congrats to you and portia!!! I am so jealous. I so wish i could do the same. You have no idea what your show has done for me. I enjoy hearing about your personal life it lets me escape to where I wish i could be in my personal life. You are Awesome in everything you do and I admire your love for animals. I hope you share your wonderful event with us.

Posted by Anonymous | June 22, 2008 2:09 PM

Sincere congratulations to you and Portia, she is a very lucky girl to have you as her partner. I watch you show all the time and enjoy each one, keep up the good work and good luck to you.

Posted by Bonnie | June 18, 2008 3:06 PM

Hello Ellen and Portia,

Congratulation! I am international student. This is the first time I know your show and your story.. I am similar to you.. I know how feeling you spent, has spent.. Now it's the time you enjoy your life. I wish both of you good health and happiness.

Posted by No name | June 17, 2008 6:59 PM

Congratulations on your marriage. I'm male married and straight. Grew up in a very prejudiced household. I work every day to get over it. It's people like you who will have to lead the way. You have the cachones. Bless you. Since when is it the governments business to say who will marry who? I thought they tried that years ago. It's only the gov. business to RECORD the marriage. Let's see it they can get that right.

Posted by Daddy Del | June 13, 2008 4:36 PM

Hi Ellen, I want to first say Congrats to you and Porchia, I am so excited about the wedding. I watch your show everyday and can not wait for the new season to start and I love ya. Keep me laughing!!! Des Moines, Iowa

Posted by LIZ HOWARD | June 13, 2008 2:46 PM

Ellen, My husband and I just bought a house on a bay in Texas and your aunt Audry was the prior owner. Whenever her name is mentioned, everyone says what a wonderful person she was! Just thought if she had other relatives they might like to know that she left good memories behind.

Posted by nancy | June 2, 2008 8:28 PM

Hi Ellen, I watch your show every morning. You really enjoy yourself and dancing every morning makes me feel happy I know everyone else has to feel the same. Keep smiling I'll keep watching. I wish your wedding could be on televison.

Posted by janie murray | June 1, 2008 2:28 PM

Hey Ellen,

I have read some of the previous blogs regarding your upcoming wedding and all I can say is for them to get with the 20th century. I have quite a few friends that are gay and they usually have a better more trusting and longer lasting relationship than people who have been married 20 years or more. I hope both you and Portia have the very best wedding celebration and I agree with you it is about time it is legally recognized. As for the reeligious sector in the Bible it says God created all things so who are they to judge! I wish you both the best!

Posted by Cathy Willey | May 27, 2008 2:28 PM

hi , ellen
awsome talk show with evan handler!
can't wait for mondays talk show .
the guiter hero is the best game i really enjoy it.

Posted by jenn | May 27, 2008 11:45 AM

Hi Ellen,

New Orleans was my home until Katrina hit. We currently are gypsies because we are from Houston to New Orleans and back again.

I know you have helped people along the way to realize their dreams. Consequently, I ask that you take a look at a children's book written by my mother-in-law who taught school for thirty some years. I was told you taught too. She wrote quite a number of things for children but one book always impressed me. I kept after her to get it illustrated. She did that and had it copyrighted but did not get it published. She is now deceased and each time I look at that book, I think it should be in print. Could you take a look at an excerpt and you think it is good, recommend me to a publisher? I won't send it unless you give the go ahead.

Even if you don't have someone reply to me, I want you to know that I enjoy your show tremendously. You definitely have the rythm of New Orleans in your body and soul. You CAN DANCE, homegirl!

Do you think you will ever do a show in the city Gladys lives in since she does not like to travel? She is so funny. Her funniness is similiar to yours. You say things in such a way that it seems you don't even know it is funny but is just the way things are. It is humor that can sneak up on a person. Gladys is that way too. You are both natural comedians.

I would be typical New Orleans and ask you, "How's your mama and 'dem?" but I see she is well each time I see her in the audience. She is cute too.

Stay well and happy.
Edith

Posted by Edith Pennington | May 22, 2008 11:36 AM

Forget Donna Glick. She sounds insecure.. and that ain't the way we roll baby! Love you Ellen!

Posted by Baylee | May 21, 2008 2:43 PM

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