Ellen DeGeneres Releases Final Netflix Special

Ellen DeGeneres has released her final comedy special, 'For Your Approval', on Netflix, marking her retirement from public life. The special reflects on her career and the allegations of a toxic work environment on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', which ended in 2022 following internal investigations and producer firings. DeGeneres discusses her therapy sessions to cope with public backlash, her ADHD and OCD diagnoses, and her struggle with public perception. Despite acknowledging the 'mean' label, she insists on her commitment to kindness and introspection. The special has received mixed reviews, with some critics finding it lacking in genuine remorse or humor. DeGeneres emphasizes her satisfaction in stepping away from her celebrity persona to live a more private life.