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Betty Jane DeGeneres (née Pfeffer; born May 20, 1930) is an American LGBT rights activist. She is the mother of Ellen and Vance DeGeneres and the first straight spokeswoman for the Human Rights Campaign's National Coming Out Project and an active member of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG).
Sep 12, 2023 · Betty DeGeneres is Ellen DeGeneres' mother, a real estate agent, a philanthropist, and a supportive parent. Learn about her life, career, and relationship with her daughter, who is a famous comedian, TV host, and actress.
Nov 23, 2023 · Betty DeGeneres was not just a supportive mother; she was also an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. In 1997, when Ellen came out as gay on her sitcom “Ellen,” Betty stood by her daughter’s side, offering unwavering support and love. Betty’s acceptance and understanding were a source of inspiration for many, and she became an icon in her own right.
Betty DeGeneres is the mother of Ellen DeGeneres and a former speech therapist. She became a LGBT rights activist after supporting her daughter's coming out as gay and wrote two books about their journey.
To celebrate Betty DeGeneres' 80th birthday, Ellen put together all her favorite moments in this touching tribute to TV's favorite Mama!
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Mother-to-all and activist Betty DeGeneres speaks at the inaugural HRC Time to THRIVE Conference. View more videos from HRC Foundation's inaugural conference...
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May 31, 2019 · In a statement shared exclusively with NBC's "Today," Betty DeGeneres, 89, commended her daughter for coming forward and expressed remorse for not believing her at the time. "I know now...
