Wow, folks, you’ve got to hear this! Ellen DeGeneres absolutely crushed it with her speech at the 2020 Golden Globes when she received the prestigious Carol Burnett Award for Achievement in Television. This award recognizes an individual who has made a significant impact on the TV industry, and Ellen couldn’t have been more deserving. As she took the stage, the entire audience was already buzzing with excitement. And let me tell you, she didn’t disappoint. With her trademark humor, she had everyone in stitches, laughing their heads off from start to finish.

Ellen's Heartfelt Yet Humorous Acceptance Speech

Ellen started her speech with sincere gratitude, saying, “Thank you so much. You never know where life will take you.” She went on to express how humbled and honored she felt to receive such a prestigious award, especially following in the footsteps of Carol Burnett. But Ellen being Ellen, she couldn’t resist cracking a few jokes. She mentioned that the best part of winning this award was knowing she'd win, unlike most people sitting nervously in the audience, wondering if their name would be called. “There’s nothing worse than sitting there, waiting and wondering if you’re going to win,” she quipped, “and then having to politely act like you're listening to everyone else's speeches.” The crowd erupted into laughter, clearly loving her candor and wit.

Ellen’s Playful Joke About Her Home Life

Ellen didn’t stop there. She took things up a notch by throwing in a playful jab about her personal life. Instead of talking about her wife, Portia de Rossi, she spun a funny tale about being a mom in a committed relationship with a man. She said, “I feel like you’ve all really gotten to know me over the past 17 years. I am an open book and I couldn’t have done it without my husband Mark.” The audience burst into laughter, loving her humor. She continued, “Mark, you are my rock. Thank you for supporting me through this crazy journey. I know it wasn’t easy for you or the kids, Rupert and Fiona. Go to bed, I love you!” The joke landed perfectly, especially when she added, “That’s funny because they’re in college now. But the point is, you all know me. Obviously you know me or else you wouldn’t have laughed at all that.”