Thoughts

ROSIE AND ELLEN
I was always amazed to see how Rosie O'Donnell drastically changed her image from rough, edge comedian to sweet, motherly talk show host in the late '90s. But after her daytime talk show was over, she seemed to revert right back. She became controversial again and said some things the public hated. While her talk show was on, she was beloved by housewives and the elderly. But after it ended, she was chastised and criticized for her comments, her actions, and her beliefs.
Now, it seems like the same thing has happened to Ellen Degeneres. In the late '90s, she became the poster child for gay and lesbian rights and being proud of her sexual orientation. That, of course, caused many stay-at-home moms and retired women to shun her ABC prime-time show Ellen. But now, she has danced and joked her way into a very successful daytime talk-show that has drastically softened her image. She is no longer known as the openly gay actress. Instead, she's the hilarious talk show host who warms the hearts of women everywhere by dancing, talking to celebrity guests and children alike, and by sharing stories about her parents. Women adore her nowadays. Karena LOVES watching Ellen so much that I even suggested we go watch a taping sometime(since we pass by the studio she shoots from every day).
We'll have to see what happens to her image once her talk show ends. Will she go the way of Rosie? My guess is yes.