Ellen DeGeneres is making a highly anticipated return to the stand-up comedy stage with her final special, Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval, set to premiere on Netflix on September 24. The 66-year-old comedian and former talk show host promises an intimate and humorous look at her life after stepping away from the spotlight.
In this upcoming special, DeGeneres explores a range of personal experiences and observations, from the simple joys of raising chickens to the quirks of parallel parking. The special aims to offer a candid and humorous reflection on her journey, including the challenges and absurdities of her time as a prominent public figure. According to Netflix, the show will dive deep into DeGeneres’ stand-up roots, delivering laughs while addressing the realities of her life post-show business.
Earlier this year, DeGeneres hinted at what fans can expect from her final comedy performance. “To answer the questions everyone is asking me — yes, I’m going to talk about it. Yes, this is my last special. Yes, [my wife] Portia [de Rossi] really is that pretty in real life,” she teased, adding a personal touch to her comedy return.
This special marks DeGeneres’ comeback to stand-up more than two years after she concluded The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which had been a staple of daytime television for nearly 20 seasons. The end of her talk show in May 2022 followed allegations from former staffers about a toxic workplace environment, which contrasted with the show’s public image of positivity and kindness. Despite the controversies, DeGeneres announced her departure as a decision to embark on a new phase in her life.
During her final talk show episode, DeGeneres took time to express her gratitude and reflect on her career. “To all of you who have watched me and supported me, thank you so much for this platform,” she said in her farewell monologue. “I hope that what I’ve been able to do in the last 19 years has made you happy, taken a little bit of pain away from a bad day, and inspired you to make other people happy and to do good in the world.”
As DeGeneres wraps up this chapter of her career with her stand-up special, fans can look forward to her unique perspective and humor, as she shares stories and insights from her life’s recent events and personal growth.
