Ellen DeGeneres is widely known as the host of the Ellen DeGeneres show which ran from 2003 to 2022. The popular comedian entertained audiences around the world with her talk show and the various celebrity guests that she had over the years. But before all the success she’s achieved, DeGeneres didn’t have the greatest life growing up.
While she may have a whopping $500 million net worth currently, DeGeneres’ family struggled to own their own house when she was young. Through her rough experiences, the comedian started to develop her own mindset about money and was determined to never live in fear of money later on.
Ellen DeGeneres’ Rough Beginnings Made Her Appreciate And Enjoy Her Success
Ellen DeGeneres might have ended her popular talk show in 2022, but the comedian has tasted huge success through it and amassed a significant income. She managed to transform her life in a big way compared to her rough beginnings in Louisiana. DeGeneres once detailed her meager past on her talk show where her family struggled to even maintain a decent living.
In that episode where she had Beef star Ali Wong, the talk show host revealed that her family was very poor back then and did not have their own house. Despite her mother being a real estate agent, they couldn’t afford to buy any houses (via Good Housekeeping). The young DeGeneres started to develop her own mindset about money and was determined to enjoy her successes in the best way.
The comedian told Wong that she has never been extra cautious about money and uses her money in whatever way she wants. As she became more successful and started earning a big income, she decided to enjoy her newfound fame and never live with the fear of money. DeGeneres said (via YouTube),
I was poor growing up. I was just like, ‘I am never going to have that attitude about money. I am always going to just get what I want, I am going to do what I want. Because I know there is an abundance and I will always have enough. You shouldn’t live your life in fear of money.
With a $500 million net worth (via Celebrity Net Worth), DeGeneres is not a miser when it comes to spending her money and wants to live the best life, which she didn’t have when she was a kid. Through her hard work and perseverance, she has earned the right to celebrate her successes and not be afraid to do so.
Ellen DeGeneres Is Stepping Down From The Limelight After Her Upcoming Netflix Special
Ellen DeGeneres is currently on the Ellen’s Last Stand…Up tour that started earlier this year and recently was in Santa Rosa for a Q&A. When an audience member asked her whether she would be back to movies or Broadway after her tour, the comedian replied that this was the last time that the audience was gonna see her live.
She further reiterated that after her upcoming Netflix special, she is done with fame and the public limelight. DeGeneres said (via Variety),
Um, no. This is the last time you’re going to see me. After my Netflix special, I’m done. I’m going bye-bye, remember.
DeGeneres previously did her hit Netflix special Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable in 2018. This upcoming last special will be the ultimate swansong for her who certainly wants to veer away from the public eye. A release date for her upcoming special has not been revealed as of yet.
