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Betty Jane DeGeneres (née Pfeffer; born May 20, 1930) is an American LGBT rights activist. Through her first marriage to her ex-husband Elliott DeGeneres, she is the mother of Ellen and Vance DeGeneres, and the mother-in-law of retired actress Portia De Rossi.
To celebrate Betty DeGeneres' 80th birthday, Ellen put together all her favorite moments in this touching tribute to TV's favorite Mama!
Sep 12, 2023 · Betty DeGeneres is Ellen DeGeneres' mother, a real estate agent, a philanthropist, and a supportive parent. Learn about her life, career, and relationship with her daughter, who is a famous comedian, TV host, and actress.
In her book Love, Ellen, DeGeneres's mother Betty describes being initially shocked when DeGeneres came out, but she has since become one of her strongest supporters; she is also an active member of PFLAG and spokesperson for the Human Rights Campaign's Coming Out Project.
Mother-to-all and activist Betty DeGeneres speaks at the inaugural HRC Time to THRIVE Conference. View more videos from HRC Foundation's inaugural conference...
Betty DeGeneres is the mother of Ellen DeGeneres and a former speech therapist. She became a LGBT rights activist after supporting her daughter's coming out as gay and wrote two books about their journey.
Apr 26, 2000 · In Love, Ellen, Betty DeGeneres tells her story: the complicated path to acceptance and the deepening of her friendship with her daughter, the media's scrutiny of their family life, and the...
