Ellen DeGeneres Is Getting A Carol Burnett Award at The Golden Globes!
A huge congrats is in order for Ellen DeGeneres, who will be receiving the second-ever Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes on January 5.
Last year, Carol Burnett herself received the inaugural honor, and if there’s one person we can think of to follow Carol, it’s Ellen.
“From her sitcoms, to stand-up, to becoming a household staple on daytime television, she is a pioneer who has captivated audiences for nearly 25 years with her undeniable charm and wit,” Lorenzo Soria, president of the Hollywood Foreign Press, said in a statement. “In addition to her television success, she’s an advocate and philanthropist, lending her voice to those who don’t have one, and spreading kindness and joy through the power of her platform. We look forward to celebrating her achievements at this year’s ceremony.”
The Carol Burnett Award is considered the equivalent of the Cecil B. DeMille award, which is handed out to trailblazers in film. The Carol Burnett Award, however, recognizes those in television.
We’re so happy for you, Ellen! Congrats.