The chatter is deafening: What truly happened to Ellen DeGeneres’ face? One Instagram user sparked a heated debate by dissecting her before-and-after photos, igniting a wildfire of opinions in the comment sections. The 67-year-old comedian and former talk show host, who has been gracing screens since the 1980s, now appears noticeably different, prompting fans to wonder if she has undergone plastic surgery or if life in the limelight has simply taken its toll.
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Adding fuel to the fire, DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, 52, recently relocated full-time to their sprawling Cotswolds estate in the UK. Yet, fans are split: some claim “No more adrenochrome or she’s not wearing makeup,” while others argue “Stress and guilt. Everything is collapsing on her.” Let’s read a few comments:
ADRENOCHROME IS NOT AVAILABLE ANYMORE – @pinky_smalest24
No makeup artist around. – @amari_djmonalisa_official
Cause she’s not getting as much of the blood as she used to get because the studios don’t pay for it and it’s very expensive. – @gallery.oftruth
Stress and guilt. Everything is collapsing on her. She’s in trouble and the world is waking up. -@spicy_bacon.grease
Obviously less makeup will definitely look different with age. -@whitetop59
Meanwhile, supporters cheer her “aging confidently” and natural look, celebrating her escape from Hollywood’s glare.
Did Ellen DeGeneres Get Plastic Surgery? She Got Real About Aging
Despite the rampant speculation, no official report confirms Ellen DeGeneres underwent plastic surgery. Instead, last year in her final Netflix special, For Your Approval, DeGeneres openly confronted the realities of aging (via NY Post):
I used to say that I didn’t care what other people thought of me. I realize now, looking back, that I said that at the height of my popularity.
The comedian made it clear she abandoned cosmetic procedures, stating:
Hey, if I look older than when you saw me last it’s because I’m older than when you saw me last. And also I stopped doing Botox and filler.
Beyond the surface, DeGeneres has faced numerous health challenges since stepping away from her daytime talk show. She revealed diagnoses of brittle bone osteoporosis, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and attention deficit disorder (ADD), candidly confessing:
I don’t even know how I’m standing up right now. I’m like a human sandcastle. I could disintegrate in the shower. It’s hard to be honest about aging and seem cool.
Her honesty about pain and mental health struggles adds a somber layer to the public’s fascination with her changing appearance. She shared:
So, I have ADD, I have OCD — I’m losing my memory. But I think I’m well adjusted because I obsess on things, but I don’t have the attention span to stick with it, and I quickly forget what I was obsessing about in the first place.
Therapy has played a role in her healing process. “I was in therapy for a while trying to deal with all the hatred that was coming at me,” DeGeneres added. These revelations underscore a woman who is not just aging but weathering storms unseen by the public eye.
Ellen DeGeneres Sparks Buzz with Unrecognizable New Hairstyle
Adding to the transformation talk, Ellen DeGeneres stunned fans in May 2025 by debuting a drastically different hairstyle. Swapping her iconic side-swept blonde locks for a rich dark brown cut, she appears almost unrecognizable. This change emerged in a playful Instagram video where DeGeneres attempts to master a riding lawn mower on their new Cotswolds farm.
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In the clip, DeGeneres humorously admits defeat, needing a farmhand to push her uphill. “Portia thought it would be fun to film my first time on the mower. She was right,” she captioned.
What does Ellen DeGeneres’s new look truly signify? Is it a refreshing rebellion against Hollywood’s alleged obsession with youth, or a visible echo of the private battles she’s endured? Fans seem to oscillate between harsh judgment and heartfelt support.
Do you think Ellen DeGeneres’ transformation is a breath of fresh air or a sign of hardship? Drop your thoughts below!
