Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval – Trailer, Release date, & Everything we know About her Final Comedy Special

The comedian and talk show host is back with her highly anticipated final stand-up special, Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval, set to premiere on Netflix. 

Recently, DeGeneres unveiled the first trailer, teasing fans with her signature humor as she reflects on her life since stepping away from the spotlight. In a classic Ellen fashion, she opens with, "I decided to take up gardening. I got chickens. Oh yeah, I got kicked out of show business," setting the stage for a candid and hilarious look at her experiences.

The trailer hints at Ellen tackling her public persona, poking fun at being labeled "the 'be kind' girl" despite facing criticism. As she delves into her journey, audiences can expect a mix of relatable anecdotes and her signature wit that has captivated fans for decades.

Are you curious about what else Ellen has in store? Prepare for a journey through her life and career that promises laughs and unexpected insights. Stay tuned for more thrilling details as we continue to uncover what Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval has to offer!

Release date & Where to Watch

Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval premieres worldwide on Netflix on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.

Plot

Ellen DeGeneres returns to the stage for the first time in six years with her new comedy special, Ellen Degeneres: For Your Approval. Marking her final comedy special, Ellen gets personal, sharing her experiences since being “kicked out of show business.” She humorously touches on everything from raising chickens to the challenges of becoming a brand name celebrity, revisiting her stand-up roots and tackling life’s absurdities.

This special is Ellen's second original project with Netflix, following 2018’s Relatable. In her characteristic style, she addresses her public persona and the contradictions of being labeled the "not-so-kind girl" despite preaching kindness. She remarks, “Had I ended my show by saying ‘Go f**k yourselves,’ people would have been pleasantly surprised to find out I am kind.”

The special promises to explore Ellen’s journey and the realities she has faced, while delivering laughs along the way.

After concluding The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2022 following 19 seasons, Ellen embarked on a tour titled Ellen’s Last Stand... Up, which was cut short due to cancellations. The special will encapsulate her reflections on a career filled with ups and downs, providing fans with a heartfelt and comedic farewell.

Official Trailer

The trailer for Ellen DeGeneres' special reveals she entered show business to heal her "childhood wounds," stating, “I did not go into this business for money. It was about healing my childhood wounds. Thank God for the money.”

She also discusses her exit from show business and the disconnect between her public persona and reality, saying, “The ‘Be Kind’ girl wasn’t kind, that was the headline.”

Behind the Scenes

Directed by Joel Gallen, the special For Your Approval is produced by Ben Winston and Fulwell 73 Productions, along with Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi. 

Fulwell 73 Productions, based in London and Los Angeles, is known for high-quality television programs, including The Grammy Awards, the Emmy Award-winning music specials Adele: One Night Only and Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium, and the acclaimed live-to-film production of Disney’s Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl. Their credits also include the award-winning The Late Late Show with James Corden, the hit series Carpool Karaoke: The Series on AppleTV+, and the Disney+ music documentary series Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All.

For Your Approval marks DeGeneres’ first special in six years and her second for Netflix, following 2018’s Relatable. The comedic multi-hyphenate recently embarked on a multi-city stand-up tour that began in San Diego in June.