Memorable Moment: Ellen's First Monologue

It's hard to believe it's been nearly 9 years since Ellen first stepped out to her monologue mark to start the show. Here's a rare look at that very first monologue that started us on this long and exciting road.

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[JudyRChung]

Oh gosh I can see how nervous she was! Her voice was even shaking and look at her now! She is incredible so far.

[PimpMasterT]

Wow she really cherished that moment....she knew it would be a huge success.

[bobrosswighair]

Aww, she was saying, “Umm” and “Uhh” so much. She was so nervous. She became a natural. Little did she know that she’d be one of the biggest talk shows and this would be such a successful show. It seems like the job was made for her.

[Ashley-ihpp]

Gunna miss her now, she brung joy and love to the world and helped everyone lift their spirits.. we will never forget you Ellen ❤️❤️

[fannylopez]

Knowing this show will end after it’s 19 season will be bittersweet

[NerdyGeorgie]

imagine being ellen's FIRST audience. what an honor omg

[bobbsgirl]

Every time I have a sad day, I still come to Ellen and she always cheers me up, such an inspiration as well! Love you always Ellen.

[itsjustvictoria]

OMG HER HAIR! She looks like an innocent country girl with it she looks soo adorable! It's amazing how far Ellen has come, I'm so proud of her

[hashim]

Who came here after Ellen's Netflix show?

[varunkebooks]

Everyone wants to see where you start.... She has come a long way.... Love that

[Digital]

lol she was so nervous! She's used to do  stand-ups and all that but I guess she was really scared about the show not going well and her losing her job.. remember this was during the time she had lost her sitcom and couldn't  find any work... now she's one of the highest earning celebs in Hollywood and her show is a big success... she seemed a lot more humble back then but I still like her today.

[ayishanida]

Came here to see how it started just after knowing the show ended❤️

[sydneywhite]

looking back watching this on a commercial break of her 2000th show makes me so so proud of Ellen💗

[NalaBear]

Ellen is such a beautiful woman. She's the most amazing celebrity on television, I enjoy watching her more than Oprah. She's down to earth, naturally funny and has a huge heart. I wish her and Portia all the love and happiness in the world, because they deserve it.

[asmitakc]

i hit like ..before i watch it... Ellen is amazing :)

[NikhileshNerambally]

Need. All. Complete. Episodes. From. Season. One. Please. Ellen.

[simplyselin]

"It's like a family here." Ellen, I love watching your videos. Never stop doing what you do, you are the BEST part of my day:)

[TukieTales]

Ellen is great. Her style of comedy is funny and never mean spirited. She brings laughter and joy to millions of people worldwide and our whole family loves her and her show. Thank you Ellen for making us smile and laugh out loud!

[OfficialPrettyLittleLiars]

Is it me or did the audience's cheers and laughs get more real as the season's go by

[stokeleyx]

Who came here after watching her on Netflix lol