In this file photo taken on January 5, 2020 US actress and TV host Ellen DeGeneres poses in the press room with the Carol Burnett award during the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California. AFP PHOTO
LOS ANGELES: For nearly two decades, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and its openly lesbian host have beamed into homes across America, busting stereotypes and charming daytime TV audiences with a feel-good blend of quirky comedy and celebrity cameos.