Ellen DeGeneres’s net worth

Ellen DeGeneres Net Worth: $360 million

Ellen DeGeneres is an American comedian, actress, voice actor, spokesperson, television host, writer, and producer. The host of the famous show, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” Ellen's net worth at the moment stands at $360 million. Her annual salary lies between $75 million $100 million (salary plus bonuses). Prior to hosting the popular show, DeGeneres earned a record of performing at small comedy clubs. She later fulfilled the role of emcee at Clyde Comedy's Club. Her influences at the time were Woody Allen and Steve Martin. In the early 90's Ellen started to tour nationally. Consequently, in 1982, she was named Showtime's Funniest People in America. Degeneres later appeared in the movies "Coneheads," and "Ellen’s Energy Adventure." Her notable television credentials so far include Open House, Ellen, Mr. Wrong, Finding Nemo, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and more. In 2010, she also created her own record label by the name 'Eleveneleven. Besides her movies and TV shows, Ellen's endorsement and commercial deals are the other important contributing factors of her massive net worth. She has even won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Commercial. Nevertheless, she has been the face of CoverGirl Cosmetics. Ellen also has her own products line on QVC.

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Ellen DeGeneres launched her own international daytime talk show named “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” in September 2003. The primetime show is one of the most-watched shows on daytime television. As per the record of 2014, the show already aired more than 1800 episodes in over 11 seasons, winning  33 Daytime Emmys award. As per the 2014 record, Ellen enjoys 4 million visitors per episode.

Ellen DeGeneres being gay and dating status

The successful comedian and cheerful personality came out through Time Magazine in 1997. In the same year, Ellen disclosed that she was dating actress Anne Heche. The relationship lasted till the year 2000. Later,  she developed a strong and close relationship with actress/director and photographer Alexandra Hedison. The then couple stayed together from the year 2000 to 2004. In 2008, Ellen tied her wedding knot with Portia de Rossi at Beverly Hills, California.