Ellen DeGeneres began her career as a comedian and is now a well-known talk show host and activist for gay rights. She has won numerous awards for both her roles on television and her activism. Her life and her work against discrimination will be explored in this text to help students better understand the power of this celebrity's voice.

Ellen's early years -- From tragedy to triumph -- Ellen goes big time -- Ellen's return -- Ellen the activist -- Ellen expands -- Timeline -- Source notes -- Glossary -- Further information.