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A slew of Hollywood A-lsiter’s are coming to Ellen DeGeneres’ defense when it comes to the recent allegations of misconduct in the workplace, according to Breitbart News.
Despite the initial silence from Hollywood, many have jumped on the bandwagon to declare all of Ellen’s niceties.
Stars including Katy Perry, Kevin Hart, Diane Keaton, and Ashton Kutcher have all issued statements claiming their lament for the daytime talk show host and the allegations against her.
“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,” 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
— 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
Of course, the testimony of the star directly contradict the ten employees’ claims of verbal abuse, sexual harassment, and assault.
Former Ellen DJ Tony Okungbowa is the latest ex-staffer to confirm a hostile work environment, saying on Instagram that “I did experience and feel the toxicity of the environment and I stand with my former colleagues in their quest to create a healthier and more inclusive workplace as the show moves forward.”
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Ashton Kutcher tweeted that Ellen and 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.”
Diane Keaton defended Ellen via Instagram: “I ALWAYS ENJOYED MY VISITS TO THE ELLEN SHOW. I’VE SEEN HOW THE AUDIENCE EXUDES HAPPINESS AND GRATITUDE. SHE GIVES BACK TO SO MANY INCLUDING ME.”
Comedian Kevin Hart wrote on Instagram: “I have known Ellen for years and I can honestly say that she’s one of the dopest people on the fucking planet. She has treated my family and team with love and respect from day 1.”
DJ Samantha Ronson tweeted that Ellen “as ALWAYS been respectful and kind to me.”
A former producer on the show has also called into question Ellen’s apology, saying that the host was aware of misconduct and even approved of verbal abuse at one point.
With her ratings falling and her career hanging in the balance, Ellen is now relying on her celebrity pals to speak up on her behalf.