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Ellen DeGeneres: A Biography (Greenwood Biographies)by Lisa Iannucci
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:In 1997 Ellen DeGeneres made television history when she came out to the American public on her nationally syndicated sitcom. In spite of the controversy stirred by this personal revelation, Ellen DeGeneres has gone on to become on one the most popular personalities in Hollywood. With her own highly rated daily talk show, a lucrative ad campaign with American Express, and a successful turn as Oscar host to her credit, she has become one of America's leading female comedians and won her has place a household name. High profile romances with actresses Anne Heche and fiance Portia de Rossi, have also made a her an unassuming champion for gay and lesbian rights. Ellen Degeneres' monumental success, however, belies a painful childhood and uncertain career beginnings. This comprehensive and intriguing biography explores the life events that shaped the hilarious public figure we know today.
Complete with a chronology of significant events, illustrations, and a bibliography of print and electronic resources, this detailed biography is ideal for general readers looking to learn more about their favorite star or for those seeking information on groundbreaking members of the gay and lesbian community. Book News Annotation:This relatively brief biography on entertainer Ellen DeGeneres summarizes her childhood, her emergence as a stand-up comedian, her success on television and ultimately her positive influence as a role model for the gay and lesbian communities. Iannucci, an independent scholar, maintains a fairly straightforward and objective tone throughout, with the focus more on DeGeneres' professional accomplishments than on her private life. A timeline of events, photographs and a detailed bibliography are also included. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Synopsis:With her highly rated daily talk show, a lucrative ad campaign with American Express, and a successful turn as Oscar host to her credit, Ellen DeGeneres has become one of America's leading female comedians. This volume explores the many faces of the groundbreaking star.
Synopsis:This latest volume in the Greenwood Biographies series explores the many faces of Ellen DeGeneres as groundbreaking gay icon, child abuse survivor, and Hollywood's leading funny lady.
About the AuthorLISA IANNUCCI is an independent scholar.
Table of ContentsSeries Foreword
Foreword Timeline: Events in the Life of Ellen DeGeneres Chapter 1 The Birth of a Star Chapter 2 Striking Out on Her Own Chapter 3 A Funny Thing Happened Chapter 4 The Puppy Episode Chapter 5 Yup, Im Gay. Chapter 6 The Aftermath Chapter 7 Bouncing Back Chapter 8 Just Keep Dancing Appendix A Awards Bibliography What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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