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Ellen DeGeneres‘ mom is speaking out after the host opened up about the sexual abuse she allegedly suffered at the hands of her stepfather.Betty DeGeneres told theTodayshow in a statement that she lives with regret for not listening to her daughter when she first came forward with the alleged abuse.“I know that one of the hardest things to do is speak up after being sexually abused,” Betty said in a statement toToday....

Ellen DeGeneresinterview withKevin Hartand support for him as Oscars host is sparking controversy — and backlash. In the interview, DeGeneres revealed not only does her fellow comedian have her full support after he stepped down in the wake of controversy over his past homophobic tweets, but she is also actively campaigning to have him host this year’s Academy Awards. “I called [The Academy], I said, ‘Kevin’s on, I have no idea if he wants to come back and host, but what are your thoughts?...

Ellen DeGeneres' recent announcement that her talk show willend after its 19th seasoncame after a turbulent year for the star, as she facedallegations of creating a toxic workplace environmentfor her staffers. A week later, a show source tells PEOPLE that DeGeneres, 63, is “confident” in her decision. “It’s sad that the show ends like this, but Ellen seems confident that she made the right decision,” the insider says in this week’s issue....

Photo: Christopher Polk/getty Twinning couples! DeGeneres, 63, won the fan-voted award for daytime talk show of the year, saying in her speech, “This feels really good to be included. This feels really good to be popular. But I have learned that that’s not the goal and it should not be the goal. So to all the people out there who are not feeling like you’re fitting in or that you’re popular or part of the crowd, the goal is to be yourself....

Update: In December 2020, Elliot Page came out as trans and announced that they use he/they pronouns. This content was written in June 2019, before Page publicly announced that they are trans. So in love! Ellen Pageand her wifeEmma Portnerattended the premiere of Netflix’sTales of the Cityin New York City on Monday night, where they shared a sweet kiss while walking the red carpet. The 32-year-old actress stars in the upcoming miniseries, which hits the streaming service on Friday....

Update: In December 2020, Elliot Page came out as trans and announced that they use he/they pronouns. This content was written in February 2019, before Page publicly announced that they are trans. Ellen Pageis calling outChris Prattfor promoting his church, which she calls “anti-LGBT.” “It’s kind of like our Lent, you know, give something up. So for 21 days I had no meat, no sugar, no alcohol, and it was actually amazing....

Photo: Ellen Page/Instagram Update: In December 2020, Elliot Page came out as trans and announced that they use he/they pronouns. This content was written in June 2019, before Page publicly announced that they are trans. It’s officially Pride Month andEllen Pageis celebrating with an intimate photo with her wife, professional dancerEmma Portner. The 32-year-old actress posted a picture on her Instagram, in which she and her wife can be seen topless, embracing into a loving kiss....

Update: In December 2020, Elliot Page came out as trans and announced that they use he/they pronouns. This content was written in February 2019, before Page publicly announced that they are trans. Ellen Pagegot emotional while talking about the discrimination the LGBTQ community faces during an appearance on theLate Show with Stephen Colbert. Page later got to discussing hate crimes against marginalized groups. “I’m like, really fired up right now. It feels impossible not to feel this way right now with the president and the Vice President Mike Pence, who wishes I couldn’t be married, let’s just be clear,” Page said as Colbert held up a picture and her and wife Emma Portner, 24....

Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic Update: In December 2020, Elliot Page came out as trans and announced that they use he/they pronouns. This content was written in November 2018, before Page publicly announced that they are trans. Ellen Pageis revisiting an iconic script for a good cause. TheFlatlinersactress, 31, is lending her talents to a live reading ofCasablancaalongside directorJason Reitmanat the Los Angeles’ Ace Theatre to raise money for the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice....

Photo: Tiffany Nicholson Update: In December 2020, Elliot Page came out as trans and announced that they use he/they pronouns. This content was written in February 2019, before Page publicly announced that they are trans. When she was first earning a name for herself in Hollywood,Ellen Pagenever thought she’d see the day when she’d be able to come out as gay. Page went on to reveal that she was also “pressured — forced in many cases — to always wear dresses and heels for events and photo shoots,” although she went on to dismiss the stereotype that gay women follow a strict dress code, adding, “as if lesbians don’t wear dresses and heels....

Photo: Gregg DeGuire/Getty; Taylor Hill/FilmMagic Ellen Pompeofully supports aTaylor Swiftcameo onGrey’s Anatomy. When Pompeo was asked whether there’s a possibility the “All Too Well” singer could appear on a future episode, the star toldExtra: “I think she’s pretty busy, but that would be fun. I would love it.” Recently, some fans noticed thatSwift’s IMDb pageindicated she would appear as “herself” in aGrey’s Anatomyepisode airing this year. But that credit has since been removed from her profile....

Photo: Todd Williamson/E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Ellen Pompeois weighing in on her future withGrey’s Anatomy. Explained Pompeo, 52: “Trying to reinvent the show and continually trying to reinvent the show is the challenge at this point, and listen, the show speaks to a lot of people, and the young people love the show.” She continued, “It’s inspired so many generations of healthcare workers. So, I think for the young people, it’s a really good piece of content and we’re going to try to keep it going for the young people — not necessarily with me, but keep it going beyond me....

Photo: Todd Williamson/E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Ellen Pompeois having a hard time getting through all 19 seasons ofGrey’s Anatomy. In a recentVarietyarticle, the actress, 53, chatted with herGrey’s AnatomycostarKatherine Heiglabout their respective experiences on the show and shared whether either of their kids have watched the series. “Everyone in her class in sixth grade had [watched the show],” Pompeo said of daughter Stella, 12, “which I thought was a bit crazy, knowing what’s in the first seasons....