Ellen DeGeneres announces final Netflix comedy special For Your Approval premiering September 24

Ellen DeGeneres has announced her final comedy special on Netflix, For Your Approval, set to premiere on September 24. This special signifies her return to stand-up after a six-year break following her 2018 Netflix special, Relatable. DeGeneres, recognized for her sharp wit and distinctive presentation, announces that this will be her final stand-up performance.

The upcoming special may cover several different areas of DeGeneres' life, such as her time as a talk show host, her time in Hollywood, and other thoughts. It is likely to offer an honest look into her life outside of acting, including fun times with her wife, Portia de Rossi. People have been asking DeGeneres about her work and personal life, and she gives them hints that she will answer them.

The special offers a mix of everyday topics and larger-than-life experiences, from raising chickens to life in the spotlight, ensuring that DeGeneres’ signature humor will be on full display.

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What to expect from Ellen DeGeneres's special

In For Your Approval, Ellen DeGeneres will offer her unique perspective on a range of topics. From her experiences in Hollywood to her life at home with Portia, she will explore the mundane and the extraordinary of her life. Her humor often blends everyday situations with her celebrity life, making her connect easily to audiences worldwide.

Audiences know DeGeneres for her observational comedy and may expect stories with her trademark wit about how hard it is for her to park or raise chickens. But the special will also talk about more serious topics, such as how hard it is to keep up a public image and what fame is really like.

The special is directed by Joel Gallen and is produced by Ben Winston and Ellen herself along with her wife Portia de Rossi. Vice President of Stand-Up on Netflix, Robbie Praw, is excited to bring DeGeneres's newest show to the service and calls her a "true legend."

"There is nobody quite like Ellen," Praw says.

He continues, "She is a true legend and pioneer in so many ways. We can't wait to bring fans another one of her hilarious comedy specials later this year.”

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The legacy of Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres has been in several comedic shows before. The beginning of her career was in the early 1980s. Her big break came when she appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in 1986. She had a great career in television over the years, starring in hit shows like Ellen and The Ellen Show.

As a talk show host on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, she became a TV star and had her most famous role for 19 seasons.

This Netflix special is her second stand-up collaboration with the platform, succeeding the success of Relatable in 2018.

In Relatable, she recounted her journey to fame, reflecting on the ups and downs of her career. With For Your Approval, DeGeneres seeks to conclude this phase of her career.

DeGeneres's comedy excels way beyond stand-up. She has hosted elite award events including the Primetime Emmys, Academy Awards, and Grammy Awards. She also got the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and holds the record for the highest number of People's Choice Awards.

With Ellen DeGeneres' forthcoming special, For Your Approval, an era comes to an end. She is leaving stand-up comedy following almost four decades in the entertainment industry. Her choice to retire follows a career rich in honors and successes on and off stage.

As the special premieres on September 24, fans will have one last chance to enjoy her unique brand of humor. For Your Approval promises to be a fitting farewell, capturing the essence of everything that has made Ellen DeGeneres a comedy legend.