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She starred in the television sitcoms Ellen — and The Ellen Show — DeGeneres' stand-up comedy career started in the early s and included a appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. As a film actress, she starred in Mr. In , she served as a judge on the ninth season of the Fox competition show American Idol. DeGeneres has won the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor , 20 People's Choice Awards more than any other person , [ 3 ] and numerous other awards for her work and charitable efforts.

In , she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. DeGeneres is also known as an awards host having successfully hosted the Academy Awards twice in and , the Grammy Awards twice in and , and the Primetime Emmy Awards twice in and She has authored four books and started her own record company, eleveneleven , as well as a production company, A Very Good Production.

She also launched a lifestyle brand, ED Ellen DeGeneres, which comprises a collection of apparel, accessories, home, baby, and pet items. She was raised a Christian Scientist. Vance stayed with his father. When she was 15 or 16 years old, DeGeneres was molested by her stepfather.