Then once again, her rep took a beating.
Ratings dropped, and DeGeneres called it quits.
Since then, the comedian has gone through a roller-coaster of joys and sorrows.
Here are just a few highlights of her post-talk show life.
The area had also just been hit by equally devastating wildfires.
DeGeneres tearfully addressed the tragedies on her show, along with neighbor and friend Oprah Winfrey.
Both offered condolences and their determination to help rebuild the town they love.
The actor posted footage onInstagram, straining to be heard over the roaring waters.
“This is crazy,” she said.
“We need to be nicer to Mother Nature, ‘cause Mother Nature is not happy with us.”
DeGeneres posted anInstagramtribute to her friend on the anniversary of his death.
Rest in Peace, @sir_twitch_a_lot."
In 2020, the host received yet another honor that perhaps meant more to her than any other.
“We counted on her to make us feel good, and she delivered every single week.
She never let us down …
I always felt like she was speaking to me.
They make people laugh, or be kind, or help someone who is less fortunate than themselves.
To emphasize that fact, de Rossi planned a special day for her wife.
On de Rossi’s birthday in February 2022, the couple had a party at their new home.
DeGeneres was so surprised that all she could manage to say was: “Oh, my God.”
The feeling is definitely mutual.
You make me feel seen.
You make me feel safe, cherished, loved.
I will always, always love you.
I’m so honored to be your wife.”
