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Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable
She lost her show for being herself. Then she came back. Ellen's first stand-up in 15 years. #Relatable
Who it's for
Much of the hour is light, observational comedy about how her fame makes her less 'relatable', which keeps the tone easy.
Insecure→Hopeful
Feelings it meets
What it is
Ellen DeGeneres performs this Netflix stand-up special, recorded at Benaroya Hall in Seattle, directed by Joel Gallen and Tig Notaro, and released on December 18, 2018. Much of the hour plays on how her wealth and fame make her less relatable, alongside everyday observational bits.
Where to find it
Netflix original. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: Death of a girlfriend and homophobia.
Age: TV-MA (suggested 13+ with a parent; content is milder than the rating suggests)
Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string.Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Self-Reliance”
