- Celebrities are taking sides on the controversy surrounding Ellen DeGeneres and her talk show "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."
- Current and former staffers have accused the comedian of mistreating people and fostering a toxic work environment.
- In the midst of the criticism, individuals like Brad Garrett have shared their own negative sentiments about DeGeneres.
- Others, like Scooter Braun and Portia de Rossi, have stood up for her and described her upstanding character.
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Ellen DeGeneres has faced backlash throughout 2020.
Following current and former staffers' claims that the talk show host has mistreated employees and fostered a toxic work environment at "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," celebrities are taking the floor to share their own stories about the comedian.
Some stars, like Brad Garrett and Lea Thompson, expressed their negative sentiments toward DeGeneres.
Others, like Scooter Braun and Portia de Rossi, have stood by the comedian and spoken highly about her character.
Here's what celebrities are saying about DeGeneres in the midst of the criticism.
Brad Garrett said that DeGeneres' mistreatment of others is 'common knowledge'
The "Everybody Loves Raymond" actor called out the comedian via Twitter on Friday.
Garrett, who has appeared on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" multiple times, reshared Variety's article about the comedian's letter apologizing to staffers that felt disrespected.
In the letter, DeGeneres admitted that she hadn't been able to closely manage the show as it grew in recent years.
"Sorry but it comes from the top @TheEllenShow," Garrett wrote.
The actor continued to say that he knows "more than one" individual that was "treated horribly" by DeGeneres, adding that her behavior is "common knowledge."
—Brad Garrett (@RealBradGarrett) July 31, 2020
Lea Thompson echoed Garrett's claims
The "Back to the Future" actress seconded Garrett's message that DeGeneres' mistreatment of others is "common knowledge" on Friday.
Thompson replied to People's report about his comment and wrote, "True story. It is."
The actress didn't provide further details on her personal experience with the talk show host, however.
—Lea Thompson (@LeaKThompson) July 31, 2020
Music manager Scooter Braun called DeGeneres a 'kind, thoughtful, courageous human being'
Braun, who manages artists like Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande, defended the comedian in a series of tweets on Friday.
"People love to take shots at people. They love to see people fall. How quickly so many forget," he wrote.
Braun continued to describe DeGeneres as a "kind, thoughtful, courageous human being who stands for what is right and highlights on her show the best of us," adding that she's used her platform to "change the views for equality."
"Needed to say this as I know first hand how she helps so many when we are watching and when we are not. She isn't about what is popular she is about what is right. Sending love to Ellen today," he wrote.
—Scooter Braun (@scooterbraun) July 31, 2020
Portia de Rossi, DeGeneres' wife, shared a message in support of the comedian
The model spoke out in support of DeGeneres in an Instagram post on Monday.
De Rossi, who married the comedian in 2008, shared a picture that said "I Stand By Ellen" on it along with the show's mantra, "Be Kind To One Another" in the corner.
She captioned the post, "To all our fans....we see you. Thank you for your support."
Celebrities like Kris Jenner, Nacho Figueras, and Brandi Carlile liked and commented on de Rossi's post.
Argentine polo player Nacho Figueras said DeGeneres 'makes the world a better place'
Figueras opened up about his own friendship with DeGeneres and called on other individuals with platforms to defend the talk show host in an Instagram post he shared on Monday.
After saying that he's waited for "someone with more authority" to speak up about DeGeneres' character, Figueras reflected on his own appearances on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and called it a "very well run machine."
"Everyone was super nice, not just to me but to each other and anyone involved," he wrote.
Figueras then continued to say that he's seen DeGeneres treat people kindly both on and off of her show.
"I have seen Ellen act not just in her show but in public appearances in theaters where she is nice to absolutely everyone, the guy serving the coffee, the person in the elevator, the security guy and the owner of the venue," Figueras said.
He added, "Everyone loves her because that is who she is. She makes the world a better place for millions of people everyday."
The athlete then challenged some of DeGeneres' friends — like Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez, Michelle Obama, Pink, Sean Hayes, Lady Gaga, Oprah, Katy Perry, and Justin Timberlake — to share their own experiences with the comedian.
"The world has become a very dangerous place because it seems that we cannot make anything right. If I am going to be criticized for defending someone that I think deserves to be defended then so be it," he wrote.
Katy Perry drew attention to the talk show host's 'light & continual fight for equality'
The pop star shared a positive message about DeGeneres in a series of tweets on Tuesday.
Prefacing her message by saying that she's only speaking from her own first-hand experience with the comedian, Perry said she wanted to acknowledge that she's "only ever had positive takeaways" from both DeGeneres and her talk show.
"I think we all have witnessed the light & continual fight for equality that she has brought to the world through her platform for decades," she wrote. "Sending you love & a hug, friend."
—KATY PERRY (@katyperry) August 4, 2020
—KATY PERRY (@katyperry) August 4, 2020
British DJ Samantha Ronson said that DeGeneres has consistently been 'respectful and kind' to her
Ronson spoke about her interactions with the talk show host in a tweet she shared on Monday.
"Unpopular opinion: I've worked for @TheEllenShow as a dj, for her parties, for years and she has ALWAYS been respectful and kind to me," she wrote.
—samantha ronson (@samantharonson) August 3, 2020
When a Twitter user pointed out that she was a "celebrity guest" on the show rather than a staffer, Ronson responded, "I wasn't a celebrity guest. I was an employee. Very different. Trust me."
—samantha ronson (@samantharonson) August 3, 2020
Someone else wrote that DeGeneres is only kind to people with a "certain stature," like Ronson, and the DJ said she "knew this was coming."
"You'd be surprised by how many people are super rude when you become someone they are writing a cheque to. It's super disappointing," she wrote.
—samantha ronson (@samantharonson) August 3, 2020
Diane Keaton said DeGeneres 'gives back to so many'
The "Something's Gotta Give" actress posted an Instagram photo of herself and the talk-show host filming an episode of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" on Tuesday.
"I ALWAYS ENJOYED MY VISITS TO THE ELLEN SHOW. I'VE SEEN HOW THE AUDIENCE EXUDES HAPPINESS AND GRATITUDE. SHE GIVES BACK TO SO MANY INCLUDING ME," she captioned the picture.
Kevin Hart said the talk show host is 'one of the dopest people on the f---ing planet'
The comedian shared a photo from one of his visits to "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" via Instagram on Tuesday.
"It's crazy to see my friend go thru what she's going thru publicly. I have known Ellen for years and I can honestly say that she's one of the dopest people on the f---ing planet. She has treated my family and my team with love and respect from day 1," he captioned the photo.
Hart then criticized the public for "falling in love" with people's downfalls.
"It's honestly sad...When did we get here? I stand by the ones that I know and that I love. Looking forward to the future where we get back to loving one another....this hate s--- has to stop. Hopefully it goes out of style soon," he added.
The comedian noted that his message isn't intended to "disregard the feelings of others and their experiences" but rather to "show what my experiences have been with my friend."
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