“We never had a house when I was growing up,” DeGeneres explains, settling into an armchair on one of several terraces with panoramic views of L.A. “We always rented. But my father would dream, and we used to look at houses all the time. I’d pick out which bedroom would be mine and get all excited.” Born in Metairie, Louisiana, she dropped out of college and worked as a housepainter and a bartender before developing a stand-up act that launched a rather more durable career in the entertainment industry. (The Ellen DeGeneres Show, recipient of 36 daytime Emmy awards, began its ninth season this fall.) “The first thing I did when I made money was buy a house. And then—”
“Another one,” De Rossi says. “And another one and another one and another one…” – Architectural Digest
Ahhh don’t you just love a good ol’ success story?
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That's very inspiring. I love how they decoated it, and make such good use of the natural light. Thanks for sharing these : ).
I would love to have her closet for my shoes 🙂
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I love her!
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Gorgeous! If ONLY I could have her house, ahhh
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Beautiful house and what an impressive " shoe closet"
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Love these two talented woman! It is so much fun to peak inside another's home.
Oh my goodness, I love Ellen & Portia! and I love how they decorated it! SO ADORABLE! 🙂
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Oh the dining room and walk in, how lovely
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What a great post! Love Ellen!
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I love them and they're house is beautiful as well!!
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oh i love this house…it's exactly what i'd love for myself, a warm happy space, not too girly, with wood accents and lots of bright charm 🙂
Haha, I like her closet and that little sign. :] Very cute.
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