DeGeneres' career took off with Ellen, the classic sitcom that aired from 1994 to 1998. Ellen rose to notoriety after coming out as a lesbian on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1997. She is a vocal advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and donates a portion of her earnings to charities across the world.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.