TV on the Edge: Moments That Shaped Our Culture: Ellen Comes Out
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TV on the Edge: Moments That Shaped Our Culture: Ellen Comes Out
In 1997, Ellen DeGeneres made TV history when her sitcom character came out on primetime, right after she did in real life. The reveal, watched by over 40 million viewers, broke barriers and lit the spark for authentic gay representation.
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