4. She Was Not the Funny One in the Family
Her brother was more comedic! During her childhood in Louisiana, Ellen spent a lot of time outside, riding her bike around New Orleans and exploring what the city had to offer. When she was 13 years old, her parents divorced, and Ellen’s comedic side began to show. She used her sense of humor to help her push through that tough time. In fact, her dance steps are long embedded in her life, as she used to make her mother laugh by making fun of her dancing! Ellen’s first step into the world of stand-up comedy came when she was speaking in front of a crowd. Feeling paralyzed with fear, she cracked a joke to calm her nerves.
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