How tall is Ellen DeGeneres? Comedian and TV host's height had once surprised fans

Ellen DeGeneres's height has been the subject of discussion on social media
PUBLISHED NOV 9, 2023
Ellen DeGeneres was the host of the popular daytime talk show, 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', from 2003 to 2022 (Getty Images)
Ellen DeGeneres was the host of the popular daytime talk show, 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', from 2003 to 2022 (Getty Images)
Full name Ellen Lee DeGeneres 
Date of birth January 26, 1958
Age 65 years (as of 2023)
Place of birth Metairie, Louisiana
Height  5 ft 7 in (17.0 m)
Weight 57 kg
Net worth $500 million
Marital status Married
Spouse Portia de Rossi
Eye color Blue eyes

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ellen DeGeneres, the renowned American television host, comedian, writer, actress, and producer, stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches approximately (170 cm /17.0 m) and weighs around 57 kg.

Ellen DeGeneres is widely recognized for her contributions to the world of comedy and entertainment. She gained fame as a standup comedian and made a significant impact as a television host, actress, writer, and producer.

Ellen DeGeneres's notable achievement includes debuting her daytime talk show, 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', in 2003 and hosting the program until 2022. In 2021, she made the decision to end her show after its 19th season, which came after several reports claiming a toxic workplace environment.

DeGeneres initially rose to fame with her 1990s sitcom 'Ellen' and has also been involved in producing shows like 'Little Big Shots'.

Ellen DeGeneres's height has indeed been a subject of interest among fans, and it has sparked discussions on social media. Fans have expressed their own unique perspectives, leading to interesting conversations.

One user had a peculiar dream related to Ellen DeGeneres and her height. She wrote, "Last night, I dreamt that Ellen Degeneres was born without legs and had always worn prosthetics. We had a long convo about how she decided what height to be. Then we argued about her not choosing to be 5’2”. My dreams are getting really weird."



 

Another user expressed surprise upon learning about her height. The user wrote, "fr I didn't expect her to be that tall jeeeez this is like when I found out ellen degeneres height all over again"



 

Ellen DeGeneres or Vance DeGeneres: Who is taller? 

Ellen DeGeneres stands at 5'7" (170 cm), whereas Vance DeGeneres is 5'11" (180 cm), making him 4 inches taller than Ellen.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 05: Ellen DeGeneres attends the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards
Ellen DeGeneres's height has been a subject of interest among fans (Getty Images)

Vance DeGeneres is an American actor, producer, comedian, screenwriter, and musician. He is best known as the older brother of the popular TV host Ellen DeGeneres.

Vance has an extensive career in the entertainment industry, including producing projects like 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone' (2013), the television series 'Inside Comedy', and 'Crazy, Stupid, Love' (2011).

Vance DeGeneres has also written material for award events, including the Grammy and Oscars, as well as for TV series episodes such as 'Childhood Thoughts', 'Gary the Rat', 'Hitz', 'Ellen', and 'Eerie, Indiana'.

Additionally, Vance DeGeneres has appeared as an actor in various productions, including the movie 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone' (2013) and in TV series such as 'Gary the Rat', and he made guest appearances on TV shows hosted by his sister Ellen, like 'Ellen' and 'The Ellen Show'.

Ellen DeGeneres's height compared to her wife Portia de Rossi

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 26: Ellen DeGeneres speaks onstage during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY A
It was love at first sight for Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi (Getty Images)

Ellen DeGeneres, at 5'7" (170 cm), is slightly shorter than her wife, Portia de Rossi, who stands at 5'8" (173 cm).

There is just a one-inch height difference between them.

Portia de Rossi is an Australian-American actress, model, and philanthropist. She was born on January 31, 1973, in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Portia de Rossi is known for her work in television and film, and she has appeared in various notable roles throughout her career.

Portia de Rossi gained early fame for her role as Nelle Porter in the TV series 'Ally McBeal'. Portia de Rossi is also recognized for her portrayal of Lindsay Bluth Funke in the critically acclaimed series 'Arrested Development'.

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 07:  TV personality Ellen DeGeneres (L) and actress Portia de Rossi  atten
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi met in 2001 backstage at a concert (Getty Images)

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's love story is a heartwarming tale. They first met in 2001 backstage at a concert, where they felt an immediate bond. However, at the time, Portia de Rossi had not publicly come out as a gay woman, and Ellen DeGeneres was unaware of her true feelings.

It wasn't until three years later that they both confessed their love for each other.

In 2004, they reconnected at an event and soon started dating. By the following year, Ellen DeGeneres openly referred to Portia de Rossi as her soulmate. Their relationship continued to grow, and when gay marriage became legal in California in 2008, the couple celebrated their love by getting married. Since then, their love has only deepened, and they have become one of Hollywood's most beloved couples.

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