Entering society with pride “For me, beauty is being comfortable in your own skin. It's about knowing and accepting who you are. I'm happy to be who I am. I am confident, I live honestly and truthfully. (DeGenères 6). This quote is crucial for the reader to keep in mind because it completely embodies the essence of Ellen DeGeneres, her life and what she represents: trust, honesty and happiness. This is an example of Ellen DeGeneres' many wise and inspiring words. Ellen DeGeneres' inspiring qualities aren't limited to her words; his actions inspire and influence the same. Many of these inspiring actions come from his difficult path to fame. This leaves the reader wondering: In what ways have the events in Ellen DeGeneres' life made her the inspiring person she is today? A closer look at her experiences prior to fame, society's view of her, and her personality will help the reader answer this question. Thus, DeGeneres continues to inspire and influence a generation of people in various ways. As is evident in everyone, Ellen DeGeneres' early years and experiences before fame shaped her values, opinions, and personality that manifest in her today. As family life is the base and foundation of all children, DeGeneres' family life can now be strongly linked to her career and character. A great example of this would be when DeGeneres was a young teenager, her parents divorced and became estranged from each other. Due to the stress and difficulties associated with divorces, Ellen DeGeneres' mother, Betty Pfeffer, suffered from depression. Ellen, being one of those people who has a hard time seeing people sad or tormented, was trying to encourage them... middle of paper... and let the whole world know. But audiences weren't very comfortable with DeGeneres' new confession and stopped watching her sitcom and respecting her as a comedian. This audience loss caused a downward spiral of show cancellations and job cuts for DeGeneres. In this crisis of her life, she did not stop. Instead, she got back on her feet and showed the world that there was nothing wrong with being gay; she stayed true to her personality and values ​​and people started watching her again. Her popularity began to skyrocket and her personality became her signature which she left wherever she went. So why is Ellen DeGeneres so popular among the people? Based on the information provided above, it is undeniable that Ellen DeGeneres' life and values ​​have made her the inspiring and influential person that she is and will continue to be. Ellen DeGeneres will