
Born in 1958, Ellen DeGeneres’s first book, "My Point: And I Do Have One," was published in 1996. DeGeneres is best known for her leading role in the sitcom "Ellen." She earned an Emmy for her performance in the sitcom and made television history by revealing her homosexuality both on air and off. She also appeared in movies such as "EDtv" and the HBO movie "If These Walls Could Talk 2."