Celebs speak out in support of Ellen DeGeneres
Some of the biggest celebs have spoken out in support of Ellen DeGeneres.
The chat show host has been facing backlash following countless reports of workplace problems from former and current employees
Ashton Kutcher
Taking to Twitter, Ashton shared his experience with Ellen, 'She & her team have only treated me & my team w/ respect & kindness.'
'She never pandered to celebrity which I always saw as a refreshing honesty.'
'When things aren’t right she handles it and fixes,' he wrote.
I haven’t spoken with @TheEllenShow and can only speak from my own experience. She & her team have only treated me & my team w/ respect & kindness. She never pandered to celebrity which I always saw as a refreshing honesty. When things aren’t right she handles it and fixes.
— ashton kutcher (@aplusk) August 5, 2020
In a follow-up tweet, Ashton asked his followers to like the tweet if they've ever made mistakes in their life.
He asked them to retweet if they've, 'learned from [their] mistakes.'
And he asked them to comment if they think they're, 'perfect.'
1. If you’ve made mistakes ❤️
2. If you’ve learned from your mistakes (retweet)
3. If your perfect (comment)— ashton kutcher (@aplusk) August 5, 2020
Katy Perry
Meanwhile, Katy Perry tweeted, '1/2 I know I can’t speak for anyone else’s experience besides my own but I want to acknowledge that I have only ever had positive takeaways from my time with Ellen & on the @theellenshow'
'I think we all have witnessed the light & continual fight for equality that she has brought to the world through her platform for decades.'
'Sending you love & a hug, friend @TheEllenShow,' she finished.
1/2 I know I can’t speak for anyone else’s experience besides my own but I want to acknowledge that I have only ever had positive takeaways from my time with Ellen & on the @theellenshow. I think we all have witnessed the light & continual fight for equality that she has brought
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) August 4, 2020
2/2 to the world through her platform for decades. Sending you love & a hug, friend @TheEllenShow ♥️
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) August 4, 2020
Kevin Hart
The comedian took to Instagram with a picture of himself on The Ellen Show.
He captioned it, 'It’s crazy to see my friend go thru what she’s going thru publicly.'
'I have known Ellen for years and I can honestly say that she’s one of the dopest people on the fu**ing planet.'
Kevin continued, 'She has treated my family and my team with love and respect from day 1.'
'The internet has become a crazy world of negativity....we are falling in love with peoples down fall. It’s honestly sad...When did we get here?'
'I stand by the ones that I know and that I love,' the actor wrote.
He went on, 'Looking forward to the future where we get back to loving one another....this hate sh*t has to stop.'
'Hopefully it goes out of style soon....This post is not meant to disregard the feelings of others and their experiences....'
'It’s simply to show what my experiences have been with my friend. Love you for life Ellen...' Kevin finished.
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Scooter Braun
Manager to the stars Scooter Braun has also spoken out in support of Ellen.
He wrote on Instagram, 'People love to take shots. They love to see people fall. How quickly so many forget.'
'How easy it is to stay quiet when it doesn’t effect them.'
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'@TheEllenShow is a kind, thoughtful, courageous human being who stands for what is right and highlights on her show the best of us.'
'She has helped change the views for equality all around the country and the world.'
'She doesn’t do what is popular she does what is right. Her story shows us that.'
Scooter continued, 'Her history provides us a better world. Today I’m sending love out to her.'
'I know first hand how much she helps others both when we are all watching and when we are not.'
'@theellenshow thank you for all you do and keep your head held high.'
Ellen's wife Portia has also spoken out on the issue.
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