Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Ellen DeGeneres Signs With WME, Eyes Showbiz Return
Ellen DeGeneres, a famous comedian and former talk show host, has signed with a new talent agency called WME.
This means WME will help her find new work, like TV shows or movies.
She's been out of the spotlight for a bit, but now she wants to come back to show business.
She misses her old talk show and might do another one if she could.
She also talked about how it felt when her show ended and the hard times she faced.
She's hoping to have fun and do something she enjoys.
She is also still working with her other managers.
Ellen DeGeneres has signed with WME for representation in areas outside of touring.
The signing follows DeGeneres signaling a return to show business.
She expressed interest in doing a talk show again if the business model were viable.
DeGeneres reflected on the end of her previous show, addressing allegations of a toxic workplace.
She continues to be represented by LBI Entertainment and Yorn, Levine, Barnes.
- Who
- Ellen DeGeneres, a comedian and former talk show host.
- What
- Ellen DeGeneres signed with WME for representation.
- When
- Recently, following her signaling a return to show business.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To pursue new career opportunities.
Former Show's Workplace Environment
Ellen's Perspective
Workplace Environment
Former Show's Workplace Environment
Allegations of toxic workplace culture.
Ellen's Perspective
DeGeneres addressed the allegations, saying she could be 'blunt' and was 'hurtful' when labeled as 'mean'.
- Agent
- WME
- Former Show
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show
- Awards
- 64 Daytime Emmy Awards
- Production Company
- A Very Good Production
- Social Media Followers
- 300 million