Ellen DeGeneres is embracing the wrinkles that come with aging. Over the weekend, the 66-year-old jumped on her Instagram page to share a photo of herself with her chickens. Although the television personality occasionally posts pictures of herself on social media, there is something different about the recent snap. The photo showed DeGeneres sporting a gray hoodie and her signature blonde pixie cut. She sat inside a chicken coop with several chickens surrounding her, wearing a neutral expression as she gazed off the side. Seeing the comedian posing with chickens was hilarious, but the evidence of Ellen DeGeneres aging stood out in the photo.
The host sported a natural and unedited look in the snap, displaying her wrinkles and imperfections. She accompanied the picture with a funny caption that perfectly encapsulated her lighthearted persona: “#acccidentalchickenselfie,” she captioned the post.
Fans Shower Ellen DeGeneres With Praise
In an era where the slightest imperfections are edited away, Ellen DeGeneres’s wrinkles and acceptance of aging earned her praise from fans. Many thanked the onscreen icon for her authenticity, noting that she was an inspiration.
“I actually look up to her, because she doesn’t care about getting a facelift, or trying to keep up with Hollywood! She’s just Ellen❣️,” one person wrote.
Another fan commented:
“Love you Ellen, you are beautiful inside and out! You crack me up with your animals.”
A third fan described DeGeneres as an authentic and beautiful person who makes the world a better place. Another follower revealed that aging wasn’t a crime, adding that sharing such a photo only showed how bold DeGeneres was. “The fact that you’re confident in yourself and able to share this is inspiring. It’s inspired me to start being less self-critical and to let my husband post any photo,” they added. A fourth fan also remarked, “Finally a true woman who doesn’t hide behind filters! We love you Ellen.” Others revealed they missed seeing DeGeneres on their screens and hoped she would reconsider returning to television.
