Essay On Ellen Degeneres

1. On the 21st of October 1995, Anna Wood took an ecstasy tablet at a dance party and died three days later. At such a young and thriving age, Anna Wood was just 15 years old with a loving family, many friends and a new job. On the night of the event that had taken place a series of risk behaviours were undertaken. Firstly by wanting to take an ecstasy tablet to get high as well as not having any knowledge on the actual drug. By having a broader knowledge on the drug she may have been still alive as she would’ve only had taken half due to knowing a whole tablet would be too much.

In this article Ellen tells her story on how she loves to change the world by making people smile. In the article she tells a story about one of her first big comedy nights. The night didn’t go good, but she knew she wanted to continue doing what she loved and make a point about female rights and lgbt rights while doing that. The article describes her interview talking about how her show has become as big as it is now. Because of her doing this Ellen has won many notable awards including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She has received nearly 30 other awards for advocating for lgbt rights and her varied professional work. “I didn’t really come into my own power and understanding of who I am until probably the last 10 years. I was very shy. I was insecure. I needed to feel liked and loved, which is why most people go into this business. I wasn’t ever motivated to say, “I’ll show them.” I kept doing comedy out of love—when it works, there’s nothing better than making people laugh. There’s no better feeling.”(Time) Ellen said this when asked about how she wants to change the world. Ellen speaks out on her show and has many guests appear on her show to talk and share their stories. Ellen has many celebrities perform and talk on her show. She’s a comedian so she likes to make people laugh and have

After high school, DeGeneres did not know what she wanted to do with her life. At the age of 19, one of DeGeneres’ friends was killed in a car accident and DeGeneres was living in an apartment basement with no money. She suddenly had a calling from God and realized she wanted to be the first woman on the Tonight Show and take the path of stand-up. However, this was a challenge for her to constantly hide her secret of her being gay. She was worried people wouldn’t listen to her and was living with shame and fear. Eventually, DeGeneres came to realization that she wanted to be honest with herself and she told everyone who she really was. Even though she did not receive any job offers for three years she knew she was doing the right thing due to the

Riding the Pale Horse of Death, Aileen Wuornos murdered seven men over a nineteen-month period from December 1989 until November 1990, along highways in the state of Florida. While working as a prostitute, Aileen would solicit her victims then murder them. Wuornos confessed to committing seven murders. Aileen Wuornos was found guilty and convicted of six murders. Aileen received the dubious honor of being named officially the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s first female serial killer. Aileen was given six death sentences, more than anyone else on Death Row at that time and maybe even to this day. Ms. Wuornos was

2. Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer. Dir. Nick Broomfield and Joan Churchill. Perf. Aileen Wuornos and Nick Broomfield. Lafayette Films, 2003. DVD.

Paula Abdul Possible causes: When Paula was 7 she was in dancing and started to feel insecure about her muscular frame. She began binging and then purging and over exercising. Treatments: Paula got help from professionals and went through a month long Bulimia treatment program. Finally after a 17 year battle it ended. Through therapy Paula realized that her bulimia was a way of suppressing her feelings dealing with her neglected emotions helped her to recover.

Not only this but she also hosted a lot of other shows for Fox channel and was a field reporter for them too. She got a huge amount of limelight when she hosted the Oscars and not to forget her contributions for the ABC network show Good Morning America.

As human beings the vast majority of us wish we could change the world, whether that be helping humans, animals, the environment, it is helping those that cannot help themselves. However, we also realize to help with these causes it takes money and for the most part a great deal of it. But, some people are fortunate enough and can help change the lives of many. That is what Ellen DeGeneres has done with her leadership skills, guidance, celebrity status and wealth. Through her kind heart and passion for the social good she does everything she can to make the world a better place. It is true that money can certainly help in spanning social good, however, multiple pennies can also impact those in need. Social good is something that anyone can do. It is not about celebrity status or being a millionaire. Social good is about feeling good about helping others when they are in need. It is about creating a sense of connectedness to humanity and being humble all the while influencing those that follow you. This is what Ellen DeGeneres is all about. This paper will discuss, Ellen 's foundations and charities, how these reflect her personal values and leadership integrity, how her giving enhances her celebrity image and whether her integrity is compatible with her image.

Ellen Degenrours had issues such as her parents divoring when she was a teenager and reaveling herself to the world that she was a part of the lgbt

Ellen DeGeneres got almost destroyed after her coming out to the public during her career peak. In 1994, DeGeneres reached her height of popularity as an actress with her self-titled television sitcom, Ellen, which was originally titled These Friends of Mine. This ABC show was popular in its first few seasons due to DeGeneres 's style of observational humor.

Aileen Wuornos was a woman who was born on February 29,1956 in Rochester, Michigan. Aileen was not as fortunate as most of us to have had a normal childhood. As a teen she was sexually abused and thrown out of her house left to care for herself. She later became a sex worker who would kill the men that would pick her up. Aileen’s troubles started at a very young age.

Kim Kardashian as well as Kanye West have actually apparently decided to component methods with their long time bodyguard Pascal Duvier.

Ellen Degeneres is one of the coolest muses there is because like you explain in your discussion she would have not being the great women she is today in the 1900's. And Society that existed in 1900's would not have given Ellen chance to show that we all can be great no matter what culture we belong to. She would not have had the opportunities to show off her great comedic Talent or her true self in 1900's. However, thank goodness she has been able to do so

Ellen stands against the status quo and inspires others to do as well. “I think what saved me was being honest. I think I somehow had the courage to do something and to say something that I knew could possibly end my career. Instead of making

Amy Schumer is an American comedian whose rise to fame came from exposing her flaws, overcoming her childhood , and the rough paths she had to deal with plays a big part into her success. She is a great influencer to her female viewers and fans because of her outgoing and humorous personality. But that’s not the only reason for her huge success, she was hardworking and she had a lot of practice. Especially being an actor or comedian you have to know how to get the audience attention and know the right things to say. Well, Amy Schumer is that person and she knew what to do. She is very resourceful and faithful to giving back on how she became the person she is today.