Lesbian of the Decade: Ellen DeGeneres

So that's why the site is called After Ellen..

Ha, she's amazing, my idol :)

Cause you're so beautiful...Like a tree. Or a high class prostitute. You're so beautiful. You could be a part time model. But you'd probably still have to keep your normal job aswell.

reading this actually brought a tear to my eye, its crazy to think that at the time she came out it was a way more homophobic decade compared to this last decade. it made me realise that the name of this site is very fitting to the great women who braved evrything to be who she is because after ellen most people werent afraid to come out which i think helped shape the past decade to be a step forward for gay people, and with her very successful career and love life it puts a great face for the straight people to see we are all the same :)

Ellen Degeneres is my hero and a legend :)

Ellen is the only definitive contender for this title, she is amazing and an inspiration to all gays and lesbians around the world. She really deserves this - well done Ellen! :)

most definetly fair!

thanks ellen for opening the way not only for celebs but for every1!

u rock!

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She wins, hands down, no competition

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Ellen rocks! It's so hard to be out of the closet and I'm glad that there are people who are willing to be 'out and proud'!

"Every year GLAAD's research tells us one thing: Visibility Matters. The game-changer for LGBT equality is when people know someone who's gay. And people don't just know Ellen; they love Ellen."

This just totally hit the nail on the head!!! 

a wonderfully written piece!  Ellen is such an inspiration and she goes about her life with such poise and grace and comedy.  To have her as a part of our community is a real pleasure and I'm honored to call her my sister.

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Great article! You sum up the reasons why only Ellen deserves this title so very well, I couldn't agree with you more.

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All I can say is: GOOD WRITING! AND SO TRUE! :)

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 Following the public deceleration of her own sexuality

'Declaration', surely. Can't disagree with the article, though.

She is my idol.

I've been watching her since I was about 5 years old.

Simply amazing, definitely worthy of the title.

There aren't words to describe how much she means to so many of us :)

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I have been sparing me that for...5 days now, but this is the occasion to declare, once and for all: Hogan knows best.

I'm sorry. I had to. And Ellen is the greatest, of course.

Wonderfully articulate blog, couldn't agree more with everything said; we owe this woman so much. I hope she's proud to be at the forefront of the LGBT movement because I honestly can't think of any human being I'd rather have representing our community.

Love you Ellen :)!

I LOVE Ellen!!!

I had the hugest crush on Ellen forever.  Although I probably would no longer give up my life to marry her if she asked (like I pledged I would for many years), she still holds a very special place in my heart. What an amazing woman!!!

Where would we be without Ellen?

Thank you Ellen!

DEAR AFTERELLEN STAFF:

I propose that you design a "thank you" card that AfterEllen readers can print, sign and mail to Ellen at the Ellen show in a display of thanks.

I think that would be in the spirit of 'Ellen,' as Ellen, to me, has become an adjective that describes a vivacious, courageous and honest lifestyle. 

Ellen: THANK YOU!! 

Her new "World domination" resolution may be a joke, but if anyone can pull it off while making people laugh, Ellen definitely can.

Uniting the world through humor and dance is no easy task, but our Lesbian of the Decade does like a challenge.  :)

Thank you, Heather, for a great article. Ellen fully deserves every bit of praise for all she has done over the past 10 years, as well as the 10+ years before!

"Have a little fun today.."

This was one of the best articles I've read on this site. Ever. Kudos to the author for a great piece that had loads of facts -- in addition to even more heart. There will never be another Ellen.

Beautifully written and completely deserved!

Ellen, you're amazing =D

She is truly an amazing and inspiring woman.

absolutely true and an amazing article. I dont know where we would be without her. <3

A decade ago Ellen and her sitcom were really one of the most important things that guided me through my young years; each and every time I post on the 'net I'm reminded of that, heh (see sn). Glad to see her being so on top of the world.

In the spirit of Harold Morgan: Thanks Elly!

who else would we pick?

i effin love her.

her and portia are my fav couple ever

I wonder if Ellen even knows that this site exists. Hm....

On another note, I wholeheartedly agree on this choice. There really is no comparison when it comes to Ellen.

this was a great article

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It seems like such a long time ago that Ellen came out.  And, yet at the same time the past 10 years have gone by sooo fast.

Thank you Ellen for making it so much easier for lesbians everywhere to be accepted for who they are. 

I'll sign it too! then Karmen will print the 100x100 ft. card and mail it to the studio or something?

*clicks pen* to Ellen, your my hero, (portia's cool too, so she doesn't feel left out)  i remember watching a little of your sitcom especially when you came out. i was maybe the only one who didn't make a huge deal out of it, i mostly just remember the tabloids, and i was only in the 4th grade. I've known you were awesome and funny since then and it's good that you help other celebrities that come out and tell people whenever homophobic hate crimes happen that being gay is o.k. we don't know where we'd be without you, your much loved.-end note. 

very well put story about her Heather

Ellen is the reason why I am soooo comfortable being out.

I LOVE this woman. She is amazing. She is funny. And even though my mother doesn't agree with me over issues of sexuality, she LOVES Ellen. And anyone who can be an out and open lesbian and still earn the complete audienceship, dedication, and respect of my mother deserves every accolade that exists on this planet. 

Thank you Heather for this great tribute. Ellen truly deserves it.

I remember when my grandma was still alive, my mom and I were trying to figure out whether I should come out to her, and when we noticed that she liked Ellen, we knew that was a good sign. I never got the chance to come out to her, but because of Ellen and some other positive signs, it might have been just a bit easier if I had got the chance.