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Dark side of Ellen DeGeneres' past: Sex abuse, depression and first love's death

Ellen moved to New Orleans as a struggling stand-up comedian.

With her effusive manner and fun-loving demeanour, Ellen DeGeneres is famed for her happy-go-lucky hosting style.

Which is why fans were shocked over the weekend by unbelievable claims that behind the scenes she allegedly behaves like a 'diva'.

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