Ellen DeGeneres is a television personality who has been in the entertainment industry for over 30 years. She is best known for her talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which has been running since 2003. She has also starred in several films and television shows, including the sitcom Ellen from 1994 to 1998. DeGeneres is an advocate for LGBTQ rights and has won numerous awards for her work in television, including 15 Emmy Awards and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.