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Is Ellen DeGeneres's Persona A Complete Fraud? Her Employees Say Yes

If you’ve ever seen an episode of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” you know that host Ellen DeGeneres is known for her family-friendly humor and good heart. Her show’s slogan is “be kind” but recent allegations show that Ellen doesn’t follow her own golden rule.

By Meghan Dillon3 min read
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Rumors have been circulating that not only does Ellen not live up to her mantra of kindness, but also that the show is a “toxic work environment.” Executive producers behind the show have also been accused of being cruel to staffers. What makes the story confusing is that, despite all of these allegations, many prominent celebrities are still backing Ellen.