Ellen DeGeneres: Groundbreaking Television Star

by Sophie Washburne

Overview

Beloved comedian and daytime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has received much recognition for her work, including numerous Emmy and People's Choice awards. Her groundbreaking choice to be open about her sexuality at a time when being gay was widely condemned and her LGBT+ advocacy work since then also earned her the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016. Through detailed main text enhanced by engaging sidebars, full-color photographs, and a thorough timeline, readers will be inspired by Ellen's impact, both on Hollywood and society as a whole.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534563322
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	07/30/2018
Series:	People in the News Series
Pages:	104
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	12 - 15 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword 4

Introduction: Never Giving Up 6

Chapter 1 Early Life 10

Chapter 2 Getting Her Start 25

Chapter 3 A Brave Woman 37

Chapter 4 A Groundbreaking Episode 55

Chapter 5 The Star of the Show 70

Notes 90

Ellen DeGeneres Year by Year 96

For More Information 98

Index 100

Picture Credits 103

About the Author 104