Ellen DeGeneres + Academy Awards = Celebrity Bashing with a Heart
This year’s Academy Awards will be hosted by the ubiquitous and lovable Ellen DeGeneres. Not a bad choice. Ellen’s quick on her feet, not afraid to speak her mind, and will no doubt piss off some people who need to be taken down a notch.
But there's something else Ellen brings to the table -- she truly understands the consequences of leading a very public private life. While Jon Stewart, Chris Rock, David Letterman, and Billy Crystal may not be able to walk into a Wal-Mart without getting mobbed, the details of Ellen’s personal life have been incredibly public for a long time now. As if relationships aren’t hard enough, try coming out on national television while dating another celebrity.
So why does all this matter for an Oscar host? Because the Oscars are a pop culture joke-fest. And although timing is everything in life -- especially in Hollywood -- some celebrities have timed their meltdowns quite badly this year. Bruce Vilanch might have the easiest job in the world right now.
Despite Ellen’s tenuous relationship with the whole gossip community, don’t expect her to pull any punches when it comes to making fun of today’s troubled celebs. That’s not her style. Do expect her to bring a new angle to their pain, though. Ellen has a way of making fun of you while winking at you. Chris Rock and David Letterman simply tear you apart (which is also funny, of course).
Ellen’s almost a comedic hybrid. She has a sharp, yet sympathetic, tongue. Be sure to watch her wield that tongue on Sunday, February 25 on ABC.
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