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- May 7, 2020
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As the coronavirus pandemic leaves America’s workforce in limbo, comedian Ellen DeGeneres has come under fire for allegedly mistreating her crew in these uncertain times.
According to Variety, more than 30 of The Ellen DeGeneres Show’s employees are, quote, “outraged over their treatment from top producers,” as they claim they have been kept in the dark regarding their pay, hours, and other health-related concerns for more than a month.
Now, her former bodyguard, Tom Majercak, has stepped up to reveal that she’s, quote, “cold” and “demeaning.” Majercak told Fox News,
“Ellen is the one person that I’ve been assigned to and I’ve been assigned to quite a few celebrities that has never taken the time to say hi to me.”
Majercak had been assigned to escort DeGeneres and wife Portia De Rossi at the 2014 Oscars, and although De Rossi was, quote, “very pleasant and carried on a conversation,” everything went south when she introduced him to DeGeneres. Majercak said,
“It started going negatively when [De Rossi] introduced me to Ellen and Ellen pretty much just gave me a side glance out of her eye and didn’t even say ‘hello’ or ‘thank you for protecting my mother, my wife and me.'”
And now, as the talk show host faces backlash from her crew, Majercak knew it was time to speak up. With DeGeneres now at the mercy of her staff’s complaints, her former bodyguard knew this was his chance to share an experience that’s “bugged” him for years.
“I see this person come across as being very enlightened and positive and awesome and everybody loves her and is in awe and that’s really not the case when you meet her in person. When you see her on TV, people fall in love with her but it is a false facade and bravado. You start hearing these stories and I was like, ‘Man, there’s got to be more to this.’ She’s not the person she portrays to be that she’s playing off of society. That’s my opinion.”
Furthermore, Majercak claimed that DeGeneres, quote, “doesn’t care about anybody else as long as she’s getting what she wants.” He added,
“People are starting to see her true self and that really lends to the support of what my initial thoughts of her have been over the last six years.”
Majercak’s claims about how he was treated by DeGeneres while acting as her bodyguard don’t seem to cast the star in the best light. Despite that, there were plenty of mixed reactions to what could be seen as an example of bad behavior or, frankly, totally normal actions by someone who just happens to be famous. One unimpressed Twitter user wrote in response to Majercak’s accusations,
“Ellen has done a lot of good. However, she does a lot of mean passive-aggressive stuff that just rubs me the wrong way (like the way she enjoys frightening her guests and even her own staff).”
However, not everyone thought that the talk show host was in the wrong, like this person, who tweeted,
“He’s [crying] because she did not speak to him. Why do people expect her to be like she is on her show 24hrs a day. She’s human. Damn.”
Someone else agreed, writing, quote, “He’s paid to protect her, not be her bestie.”
Whether DeGeneres’ actions were acceptable or not, some people simply weren’t surprised, as one person tweeted,
“Everyone knows she’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing.”
When Majercak accused DeGeneres of being less than friendly during their encounter, his claim came not long after she faced accusations of being cold to one of the cheeriest YouTube stars around: NikkieTutorials.
The popular online makeup guru opened up about appearing on Ellen’s show after coming out as transgender. On a Dutch talk show, Nikkie admitted the American host “wasn’t as nice” as others she’s met in the industry. When she was then asked if DeGeneres was “distant and cold,” the YouTuber confirmed that, saying,
“Just a little…It was a huge honor to be on that stage with Ellen, but it wasn’t as nice as I thought.”
Nikkie has also said that she may have been “naive” when going into the experience, explaining that:
“[I] kind of expected to be welcomed with confetti cannons: ‘Welcome to The Ellen DeGeneres Show!’ But instead [I] was greeted by an angry intern who was a bit overworked…I was expecting a Disney show, but got Teletubbies after dark.”
It sounds like DeGeneres may need to work on her people skills if she wants these kinds of stories to stop popping up.
What are the implications of Ellen DeGeneres’ recent revelation about her off-screen behavior for her fans and the entertainment industry as a whole?
In the entertainment industry, celebrities are often idolized and adored by their fans, with their charismatic personalities and glamorous lifestyles. One such celebrity, Ellen DeGeneres, has been a beloved figure in the entertainment industry for decades, known for her quick wit and kindness. However, a recent interview with one of her former bodyguards has revealed that she may not be as perfect as she seems.
Tom Majercak, who was DeGeneres’ bodyguard during the 2014 Oscars, spoke to Fox News about his experience working with her. According to him, DeGeneres’ friendly persona is just a façade, and in reality, she is quite different from what she portrays on-screen.
Majercak revealed that DeGeneres did not even acknowledge him during his time as her bodyguard, and that he found her to be cold and distant. He also added that her behind-the-scenes behavior was not at all consistent with the values that she projected on her show.
The revelation about DeGeneres has caused a stir on social media, with many fans expressing their disappointment and shock at the news. Some have even gone as far as saying that they will no longer watch her show or support her in any way.
The revelation comes at a time when DeGeneres has been facing criticism and backlash from current and former employees of her show, who have accused her of fostering a toxic work environment. Some have also claimed that she is not as kind as she appears on-screen.
It is important to note that celebrities, like everyone else, are human and may have flaws and imperfections. However, their behavior and actions can have a significant impact on their fans, and it is important for them to be genuine and authentic, both on and off-screen.
While the revelation about DeGeneres may be disappointing for her fans, it does serve as a reminder that we should not put celebrities on pedestals and blindly believe everything they project to us. It is important to remember that what we see on-screen is often a carefully curated image, and that celebrities are just like the rest of us, with their own strengths and weaknesses.
In conclusion, the revelation about Ellen DeGeneres’ off-screen behavior is a reminder that celebrities are not perfect, and that we should not blindly idolize them. It is important for celebrities to be true and authentic, both on and off-screen, in order to have a positive impact on their fans and society as a whole.
