Ellen DeGeneres's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Ellen DeGeneres. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Ellen DeGeneres is an American comedian, actress, television host, writer, and producer. She gained prominence starring in the sitcom *Ellen* (1994-1998) and later hosted the talk show *The Ellen DeGeneres Show* (2003-2022), which earned her 33 Daytime Emmy Awards. Her career encompasses various roles in the entertainment industry, establishing her as a well-known figure in comedy and television.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2007: American Express Commercial Wins Emmy Award

In 2007, Ellen DeGeneres's American Express commercial won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Commercial.

2009: DeGeneres Named PETA's Woman of the Year

In 2009, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) named Ellen DeGeneres their "Woman of the Year" for her animal advocacy.

November 2011: Special Envoy for Global AIDS Awareness

In November 2011, Ellen DeGeneres was named a special envoy for Global AIDS Awareness by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

2015: DeGeneres Named One of World's Most Powerful Women by Forbes

In 2015, Ellen DeGeneres was named the 50th-most-powerful woman in the world by Forbes and came second on the World Pride Power list.

May 2017: Ellen DeGeneres' Oscars Selfie a Top Retweeted Tweet

As of May 2017, the selfie orchestrated by Ellen DeGeneres at the 86th Academy Awards became the fifth-most retweeted tweet ever, with over 3.4 million retweets. The effort was parodied by Lego and Matt Groening with The Simpsons.

2020: DeGeneres's Earnings Estimated by Forbes

In 2020, Forbes estimated Ellen DeGeneres's earnings at US$84 million and her net worth at $370 million, making her the 12th-highest-paid entertainer in the world.