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.