Ellen DeGeneres’ mother, Betty DeGeneres, says she regrets not believing her daughter when Ellen told her she had been sexually abused by her late stepfather as a teen.
“I know now that one of the hardest things to do is speak up after being sexually abused,” Betty DeGeneres said in a statement provided to NBC News through Ellen DeGeneres. “I love my daughter, and I wish I had the capacity to listen to her when she told me what happened.
“I live with that regret, and I wouldn’t want that for any other parent. If someone in your life has the courage to speak out, please believe them,” she continued.
Representatives for Ellen DeGeneres did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.
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“I know now that one of the hardest things to do is speak up after being sexually abused,” Betty DeGeneres said in a statement provided to NBC News through Ellen DeGeneres. “I love my daughter, and I wish I had the capacity to listen to her when she told me what happened.
“I live with that regret, and I wouldn’t want that for any other parent. If someone in your life has the courage to speak out, please believe them,” she continued.
Representatives for Ellen DeGeneres did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.
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- 5/31/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Ellen DeGeneres' mom is breaking her silence on her daughter's claims that she was sexually abused by her stepfather. The 61-year-old talk show host and comedienne had talked about her experiences in an interview with David Letterman on an episode of his Netflix series, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, which was released last week. She said that her mother, Betty DeGeneres, had remarried a "a very bad man" who hurt her, and that after she told her about his actions, years later, she didn't believe her and remained with him for 18 more years before leaving him "because he'd changed the story so many times." He has since died. Betty, 89, who has...
- 5/31/2019
- E! Online
Ellen DeGeneres' mom is responding to her daughter speaking out about being sexually assaulted by her stepfather as a teen ... saying she feels great sorrow. As we reported ... Ellen revealed on David Letterman's Netflix show she was molested when she was 15 or 16 by a "very bad man" her mother, Betty DeGeneres, had married. Betty's now revealing her own misgivings about the devastating incident. She told NBC's "Today" ... "I love my daughter, and...
- 5/31/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ellen DeGeneres has shared more details about being sexually assaulted as a teenager on an upcoming episode of David Letterman’s Netflix series, “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.”
DeGeneres had previously talked about the abuse in a 2005 interview with Allure magazine, according to People, during which she did not name the man but said he was dead.
In her latest interview about it, the 61-year-old daytime host recounted when her mother married “a very bad man” as she described him to Letterman. She continued to say that right after marrying this person, her mother, Betty DeGeneres, was diagnosed with breast cancer. DeGeneres said this man used that knowledge to assault her on multiple occasions.
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“He told me when she was out of town that he’d felt a lump in her breast and needed to feel my breasts...
DeGeneres had previously talked about the abuse in a 2005 interview with Allure magazine, according to People, during which she did not name the man but said he was dead.
In her latest interview about it, the 61-year-old daytime host recounted when her mother married “a very bad man” as she described him to Letterman. She continued to say that right after marrying this person, her mother, Betty DeGeneres, was diagnosed with breast cancer. DeGeneres said this man used that knowledge to assault her on multiple occasions.
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“He told me when she was out of town that he’d felt a lump in her breast and needed to feel my breasts...
- 5/28/2019
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Ellen DeGeneres has shared that she was sexually assaulted by her stepfather. During the talk show host's interview on David Letterman's Netflix series, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, DeGeneres says that she was assaulted by her stepfather when she was about 15 or 16. On the episode, airing May 31, DeGeneres talks about her mother, Betty DeGeneres, remarrying a "a very bad man" who hurt her. "That's another thing that, you know, I'm angry at myself because....I was too weak to stand up—I was 15 or 16 and...I mean, it's a really horrible, horrible story and the only reason I'm actually gonna go into detail about it is because I want other girls to not, you...
- 5/28/2019
- E! Online
Ellen DeGeneres revealed she's a victim of sexual assault ... and hopes her story helps other victims who are afraid to come forward. The famed talk show host opened up on season 2 of David Letterman's Netflix show, 'My Next Guest Needs No Introduction' ... about her mother, Betty DeGeneres, marrying a "very bad man" who took advantage of Ellen when she a teenager. She claims her stepfather waited until her mom was out of town and...
- 5/28/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
On Saturday, March 30, the Human Rights Campaign (Hrc), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (Lgbtq) civil rights organization, presented its annual Los Angeles Dinner and honored the outstanding efforts of those who dedicate time, energy, spirit and whole-hearted commitment to bettering the lives of Lgbtq people.
National Leadership Award Recipient Yeardley Smith
The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people. Hrc envisions a world where Lgbtq people are embraced as full members of society at home, at work and in every community.
Among those who attended were Event Co-chairs Jessica Bair, Nam Lam, and Justin Mikita, Hrc President Chad Griffin, National Leadership Award Recipient Yeardley Smith, Special Speaker U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-nj), Special Speaker U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-ca), Performer Betty Who, Performer Shea Diamond, Comedian Dana Goldberg,...
National Leadership Award Recipient Yeardley Smith
The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people. Hrc envisions a world where Lgbtq people are embraced as full members of society at home, at work and in every community.
Among those who attended were Event Co-chairs Jessica Bair, Nam Lam, and Justin Mikita, Hrc President Chad Griffin, National Leadership Award Recipient Yeardley Smith, Special Speaker U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-nj), Special Speaker U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-ca), Performer Betty Who, Performer Shea Diamond, Comedian Dana Goldberg,...
- 4/3/2019
- Look to the Stars
Morning Brew - Tues. March 26: NPR on Ellen's influence on gay marriage, "Allure"'s Lgbt aging stats
Tags: Morning BrewEllen DeGeneresPortia de RossiSuze OrmanIMDbIndigo GirlsProp 8Doma
Good morning!
Today is a big day for anyone who cares about equality. Hopefully that is you, otherwise I feel like you might prefer a different website. If you want some help figuring out what could happen as the Supreme Court will hear two cases on Prop 8 and Doma this week, ThinkProgress has a handy run-down.
In 1902, a 17-year-old girl named Mary MacLane wrote a juicy memoir about being a bad girl, which also included (of course) some lesbian longings. Now a new edition of I Await the Devil’s Coming is being published and there's an excerpt from it in the New Yorker this week.
Two and a Half Women is a blog about comedian/writer Emma Tattenbaum-Fine's experience growing up with lesbian moms. Every story has an illustration from Leah Rubin-Cadrain. How often do you hear about artificial insemination...
Good morning!
Today is a big day for anyone who cares about equality. Hopefully that is you, otherwise I feel like you might prefer a different website. If you want some help figuring out what could happen as the Supreme Court will hear two cases on Prop 8 and Doma this week, ThinkProgress has a handy run-down.
In 1902, a 17-year-old girl named Mary MacLane wrote a juicy memoir about being a bad girl, which also included (of course) some lesbian longings. Now a new edition of I Await the Devil’s Coming is being published and there's an excerpt from it in the New Yorker this week.
Two and a Half Women is a blog about comedian/writer Emma Tattenbaum-Fine's experience growing up with lesbian moms. Every story has an illustration from Leah Rubin-Cadrain. How often do you hear about artificial insemination...
- 3/26/2013
- by trishbendix
- AfterEllen.com
Sydney — Ellen DeGeneres was applauded by a rapturous Aussie audience like a cherished part of the family as she introduced her Australian-born wife, Portia de Rossi, on a Sydney Harbour-side stage on Saturday to begin pre-recording Down Under segments for her popular U.S. TV show.
The Emmy Award-winning talk-show host arrived in Sydney with her mom, Betty DeGeneres, and de Rossi on Friday after a 14-hour flight from Los Angeles for a six-day filming trip to Australia.
"I'm moving here, it's so beautiful," DeGeneres told 3,000 admirers, who were clearly delighted to be in the sun-bathed Royal Botanic Gardens near the Sydney Opera House for the two-hour recording despite the 30-degree Celsius (86-degree Fahrenheit) early afternoon heat.
Guests included Oscar-winning actor and Sydney local Russell Crowe. He presented the 55-year-old host with two kangaroo-hide cattle whips that he said DeGeneres might need to catch "some brumbies" – an Australian term for...
The Emmy Award-winning talk-show host arrived in Sydney with her mom, Betty DeGeneres, and de Rossi on Friday after a 14-hour flight from Los Angeles for a six-day filming trip to Australia.
"I'm moving here, it's so beautiful," DeGeneres told 3,000 admirers, who were clearly delighted to be in the sun-bathed Royal Botanic Gardens near the Sydney Opera House for the two-hour recording despite the 30-degree Celsius (86-degree Fahrenheit) early afternoon heat.
Guests included Oscar-winning actor and Sydney local Russell Crowe. He presented the 55-year-old host with two kangaroo-hide cattle whips that he said DeGeneres might need to catch "some brumbies" – an Australian term for...
- 3/24/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
We have added a new set of pictures from the event " Ellen DeGeneres Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame".Ellen DeGeneres honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 4, 2012.Picture copyright by Andrew Evans / PR Photos. Ellen DeGeneres honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 4, 2012.Picture copyright by Andrew Evans / PR Photos. Ellen DeGeneres and mother Betty DeGeneres as DeGeneres is honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 4, 2012.Picture copyright by Andrew Evans / PR Photos. Ellen DeGeneres honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 4, 2012.Picture copyright by Andrew Evans / PR Photos.
- 9/5/2012
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
Ellen DeGeneres has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The talkshow host was joined by family members including mother Betty DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi for Tuesday's (September 4) ceremony on Hollywood Boulevard. "It is amazing. I spent my entire career trying to conduct myself in a certain way making sure no-one walks all over me, only to get to a point where people are going to walk all over me," DeGeneres said of the honour. "It means so much to me that everyone showed up." (more)...
- 9/5/2012
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
Ellen DeGeneres has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The talkshow host was joined by family members including mother Betty DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi for Tuesday's (September 4) ceremony on Hollywood Boulevard. "It is amazing. I spent my entire career trying to conduct myself in a certain way making sure no one walks all over me, only to get to a point where people are going to walk all over me," DeGeneres said of the honour. "It means so much to me that everyone showed up." (more)...
- 9/5/2012
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
The stars will be out at the Beverly Hilton on March 29 for The Advocate 45th Presented by Lexus, an event that will celebrate the heroes and champions who have made significant strides in the Lgbt community over the past 45 years.
The evening will kick-off the brand’s six-month commitment to aiding The Point Foundation in fulfilling its mission of granting scholarships for Lgbt students of merit. The celebration of The Advocate’s 45 years as the world’s leading Lgbt news source culminates a special September issue.
Hosted by Ross Mathews, the evening is expected to be attended by Dustin Lance Black, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Betty DeGeneres, Perez Hilton, Serinda Swan and many more.
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The evening will kick-off the brand’s six-month commitment to aiding The Point Foundation in fulfilling its mission of granting scholarships for Lgbt students of merit. The celebration of The Advocate’s 45 years as the world’s leading Lgbt news source culminates a special September issue.
Hosted by Ross Mathews, the evening is expected to be attended by Dustin Lance Black, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Betty DeGeneres, Perez Hilton, Serinda Swan and many more.
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- 3/16/2012
- Look to the Stars
Natasha Alam attends 2011 Human Rights Campaign Gala.Photo copyright Daniela Hubbard / PR Photos. Natasha Alam attends 2011 Human Rights Campaign Gala.Photo copyright Daniela Hubbard / PR Photos. Natasha Alam attends 2011 Human Rights Campaign Gala.Photo copyright Daniela Hubbard / PR Photos. Rev. Susan Russell attends 2011 Human Rights Campaign Gala.Photo copyright Daniela Hubbard / PR Photos. Rabbi Denise L. Eger attends 2011 Human Rights Campaign Gala.Photo copyright Daniela Hubbard / PR Photos. 03/12/2011 - Jesse Tyler Ferguson - 2011 Human Rights Campaign Gala - Arrivals - Jw Marriott L.A. Live - Los Angeles, CA, USA © Daniela Hubbard / PR Photos 03/12/2011 - Betty DeGeneres - 2011 Human Rights Campaign Gala -...
- 3/14/2011
- by Michelle Wray
- Monsters and Critics
The wild, weird and insane television tweets of the past 24 hours...
(Note: Every now and then, something sorta newsworthy might slip in here too... not often though)
Behold the power of "Castle" star Nathan Fillion... He tweets the following message and suddenly "Hello Julie" is trending on Twitter: @NathanFillion: Showing Julie what tweeting is. Say hello.
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"Glee"'s Chris Colfer had a decent Easter: @chriscolfer: I feel like today was a dream! I met the President of the United States, Jk Rowling, and Ellen's Mom Betty DeGeneres! so surreal!
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Rainn Wilson ("The Office") is obviously a huge "Dancing with the Stars" fan: @rainnwilson: My fave thing about 'Dancing with the Stars'? The shame-filled groans of angels watching from above, choking on their own bile-laden vomit.
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Damon Lindelof (of "Lost" creation fame) seems to be dealing with all his series finale duties well, apparently he's not...
(Note: Every now and then, something sorta newsworthy might slip in here too... not often though)
Behold the power of "Castle" star Nathan Fillion... He tweets the following message and suddenly "Hello Julie" is trending on Twitter: @NathanFillion: Showing Julie what tweeting is. Say hello.
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"Glee"'s Chris Colfer had a decent Easter: @chriscolfer: I feel like today was a dream! I met the President of the United States, Jk Rowling, and Ellen's Mom Betty DeGeneres! so surreal!
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Rainn Wilson ("The Office") is obviously a huge "Dancing with the Stars" fan: @rainnwilson: My fave thing about 'Dancing with the Stars'? The shame-filled groans of angels watching from above, choking on their own bile-laden vomit.
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Damon Lindelof (of "Lost" creation fame) seems to be dealing with all his series finale duties well, apparently he's not...
- 4/6/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2it.com - KorbitTV
The cast of "Glee" performed two a very lucky crowd at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.
Before we get to their performances, let's take a look at what they had to say. Once again, the cast was very talkative on Twitter about their experience Monday, April 5.
Kevin McHale: "Met the prez & fam, jk Rowling, then @msamberpriley did the most amazing national anthem w/ the obamas next 2 her: life complete."
Dianna Agron: "Just when things couldn't get crazier...we met Obama & family, including Beau. They couldn't have been more charming or kind. Surreal. Ok maybe it's Bo. Not sure, but that dog is cute."
"Quote of the day, (said in a very pleasant way) 'Eggs, I love eggs. I eat eggs every day.' 10 pts to the person that guesses the source. Obama gave the egg quote. My team served him room service for a few days.
Before we get to their performances, let's take a look at what they had to say. Once again, the cast was very talkative on Twitter about their experience Monday, April 5.
Kevin McHale: "Met the prez & fam, jk Rowling, then @msamberpriley did the most amazing national anthem w/ the obamas next 2 her: life complete."
Dianna Agron: "Just when things couldn't get crazier...we met Obama & family, including Beau. They couldn't have been more charming or kind. Surreal. Ok maybe it's Bo. Not sure, but that dog is cute."
"Quote of the day, (said in a very pleasant way) 'Eggs, I love eggs. I eat eggs every day.' 10 pts to the person that guesses the source. Obama gave the egg quote. My team served him room service for a few days.
- 4/5/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Gauging by their slightly off-key performance and their incredulous Tweets, the Glee kids were completely starstruck to be in President Obama’s orbit – and in his house!
Don’t stop believing miracles happen, Bff’s — because dreams really do come true. Just ask the cast of Glee, who performed Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” at the White House’s Easter Egg Roll April 5.
After watching cast members Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Jenna Ushkowitz, Dianna Agron, Mark Salling, Chris Colfer, Amber Riley, Kevin McHale and Harry Shum Jr. charmingly stumble through their performance on the South Lawn, we have to say that we feel their pain! We’D be nervous if we were singing for the President, wife Michelle and children Sasha and Malia, too!
But at least the cast enjoyed their experience, if their tweets are any indication.
“Inside the white house. no big deal. this was after we met the president.
Don’t stop believing miracles happen, Bff’s — because dreams really do come true. Just ask the cast of Glee, who performed Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” at the White House’s Easter Egg Roll April 5.
After watching cast members Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Jenna Ushkowitz, Dianna Agron, Mark Salling, Chris Colfer, Amber Riley, Kevin McHale and Harry Shum Jr. charmingly stumble through their performance on the South Lawn, we have to say that we feel their pain! We’D be nervous if we were singing for the President, wife Michelle and children Sasha and Malia, too!
But at least the cast enjoyed their experience, if their tweets are any indication.
“Inside the white house. no big deal. this was after we met the president.
- 4/5/2010
- by Laura Schreffler
- HollywoodLife
"The Insider"'s Niecy Nash gets the scoop straight from Ellen DeGeneres' mom! "She's doing everything right. Eating right and getting rest. She's trying to store up energy 'cause she's going to need it," Betty DeGeneres tells "The Insider." On what kind of a judge her daughter will be, Betty says, "She can't be brutal and she won't be just nicey nice. She'll be honest but not mean." Ellen makes her debut as a judge on Tuesday night's "American Idol." Watch our video for more!
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- 2/9/2010
- by TheInsider
- TheInsider.com
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