Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres accepts an award at the Teen Choice Awards, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009. Almost a decade after coming out as a lesbian and enduring a public backlash and the cancellation of her self-titled sitcom, DeGeneres is back on top and busier than ever. She's done stand-up specials, written a book, hosts an Emmy award-winning talk show and is the newest judge on "American Idol."
Author: CBS News Staff
Credit: AP Photo/Chris Pizzello
