The Ultimate Truth Bomb: Ellen's Courageous Coming Out

At the peak of her sitcom's runaway success, Ellen DeGeneres made the incredibly risky decision to have her character become TV's first lead gay persona in 1997's "Puppy Episode." Despite being America's $1 million/episode darling, Ellen was motivated by a deeper need for authenticity - even if it cost her career. Her willingness to sacrifice fame to live her truth as a proud gay woman shattered barriers and inspired LGBTQ visibility and acceptance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.