Renowned American actress and television host Ellen DeGeneres has formally declared her decision to withdraw from the public sphere upon the culmination of her final performances for an exclusive Netflix special.
The 66-year-old
entertainer has made the resolute decision to withdraw from the public eye,
unequivocally declaring her intention to, “This is the last time you’re going
to see me. After my Netflix special, I’m done.”
During her “Ellen’s Last Stand…Up” tour, she made this
announcement at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa.
Responding to a fan’s request for her to reprise her role as
Dory from Pixar’s ‘Finding Nemo’ and ‘Finding Dory,’ DeGeneres replied, “No,
I’m going bye-bye, remember.”
Addressing the controversies surrounding her talk show, “The
Ellen DeGeneres Show,” which concluded amidst allegations of racism, sexual
misconduct, and intimidation behind the scenes, DeGeneres acknowledged her
reputation, stating, “[I] can be demanding and impatient and tough. I am a
strong woman. I am many things, but I am not mean.”
Reflecting on her past stance regarding public perception,
she admitted, “I used to say, ‘I don’t care what people say about me.’ Now I
realize I said that during the height of my popularity.”