The talk show represented a second major TV act for DeGeneres. On the air that fall, DeGeneres apologized for “things that shouldn’t have happened,” but defended herself as being the same genuine person - if an imperfect one - on- and off-camera. “I love you so much, it’s dumb,” said Pink, who performed “What About Us."ĭeGeneres' daytime reign hit a serious bump in 2020, when the show was alleged to be a toxic workplace and three producers exited amid the claims. “I love you," a beaming Eilish told DeGeneres during their chat. She introduced a career retrospective video that also touted DeGeneres' philanthropic efforts, said to include more than $400 million in donations to charities and “deserving viewers.” “I love you, and I so appreciate you and what you have given to the world over the last 19 years. “You're welcome,” Aniston said, teasingly, then turned serious. The dancer-choreographer saluted DeGeneres as someone who inspires others because she has “the courage to step out and be your authentic self.”Īniston, who as the first guest on the show's first episode gave DeGeneres a “Welcome” doormat, arrived with another that read, “Thanks for the memories." DeGeneres noted the “Friends” star has been on the show a total of 20 times. The host, who became known for encouraging her audience to join her in impromptu dances, shared some last moves with her sidekick and DJ, Stephen “tWitch” Boss, to the tune “Best of My Love.” “Sure couldn’t say wife, and that’s because it wasn’t legal for gay people to get married - and now I say ‘wife’ all the time,” DeGeneres added, with a touch of defiance, as actor Portia de Rossi watched from the studio audience.