Ellen's Exit: The Comedy Queen's Final Act

Ellen DeGeneres is set to take the stage one last time in her upcoming Netflix special, "Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval. " The comedian has said this will be her final appearance in the public eye, and it's clear she's not going out without a bang. In the trailer, she jokes about what she's been up to since her daytime talk show ended, including getting new chickens and taking up gardening. But beneath the humor, there's a sense of resignation and perhaps even a hint of sadness. DeGeneres has been open about her struggles with the toxic work environment on her talk show, which led to allegations of racism, fear, and intimidation against current and former staffers. She's said she ended her shows by telling her audience to "be kind to one another," but joked that the headlines about her would've been different if she had said "go f*ck yourselves" instead. It's clear that she's still grappling with the fallout from her exit. Despite the controversy, DeGeneres has remained a beloved figure in American entertainment. She's won numerous awards, including more than 60 Daytime Emmy Awards, and has been named one of the most influential people in the world by TIME magazine. But with her final special, she's choosing to focus on the humor and the joy she's brought to her fans over the years.