Ellen DeGeneres revealed a painful family secret to support those who have faced similar experiences. The comedian confessed that she was sexually abused by her stepfather during her teenage years, who took advantage of her mother’s illness. DeGeneres shared that she kept it hidden for a long time, and when she finally decided to tell her mother, she didn’t believe her.

This left a deep mark on her life. She expressed anger toward those who doubt victims of abuse, emphasizing that such traumas are hard to forget. Her story, along with the revelations of other celebrities like Anne Heche and Busy Philipps, aims to inspire victims to speak out about their experiences.