Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres is quite a popular figure in Hollywood. Many know her for her eponymous talk show, which she began back in 2003. Her talent has certainly helped make the television program one of the most successful of its kind. Aside from that, she is regarded as an icon in the LGBTQ community. As a lesbian, she has advocated for the group’s rights over the years. Outside of acting, she has investments in film and TV production, a record label, and a lifestyle brand.

Before this, DeGeneres did a lot of odd jobs to make ends meet. Some of the employments she had were doing clerical work, bartending, waitressing, and house painting. Her early experiences became influential to her stand-up comedy journey. Eventually, she ventured into acting. She struck gold with her very own sitcom back in 1994, which launched her comedy career.