

Ellen DeGeneres: The Beginning(2000)
Ellen shares her humorous observations on daily life, including remembering names, clothing, the need for approval, and making personal videos in this post-coming-out performance, fully acknowledges Ellen DeGeneres's status as America's most famous lesbian.

Movie: Ellen DeGeneres: The Beginning
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