Beloved day-time talk show host Ellen Degeneres is good friends with many celebrities; she watches sports with former president George Bush and goes on vacations with Kardashian matriarch and momager Kris Jenner. She spends Halloween with royalty —no, seriously, she celebrated Halloween 2022 with Prince Harry, Duchess Meghan, and their two young ones.
The smooth-talking comedian has a way with words, so it’s no surprise when celebrity guests grace her couch, they get a little too comfortable and reveal some pretty wild details from their personal lives. Throughout its 19-season run, celebrities have had some major teas and confessions spilled. Let’s go through the best ones!
Jennifer Lopez’s Kids Had a Little Home Invasion While They Slept
During a fun round of “Never Have I Ever,” a segment based on a drinking game Ellen plays with her guests to encourage them to indulge in some juicy details, the “Jenny From The Block” hitmaker confessed that she treats herself by having a private little party while her kids sleep.
Lopez’s guests have to sneak in, of course. Between loud giggles and audience laughs, she says that they can’t just be “parading around.” We understand! Sometimes a mother just needs to have time for her. And sometimes, that me-time just happens to be after the kids hit the hay. Lopez’s twins, however, might think about getting their own alarm system.
Three’s a Party for Reese Witherspoon?
Reese Witherspoon, who taught all the millennials how to “pop and lock,” appeared with Pink on the show and took off the lid on her, um, endeavors in the bedroom. The audience seems to be no problem for the actor and singer, who revealed that they had had other people in the room while they got cozy with someone else.
Ellen, Pink, and Witherspoon all said they have, and the Southern Belle scoffs before she says that it was in college. We’ve all done some wild things at that time, but hey, in our and Witherspoon’s defense, everyone else was doing it too.
Rihanna: The Queen of Risky Photos
The fashion icon and beauty empire mogul smiled wickedly before she agreed and said that she had been the one to indulge a significant other with pictures of herself that leave nothing to the imagination. Guest George Clooney, who appeared alongside Rihanna, and Ellen both denied ever partaking in such an expression of art.
But we get it. Clooney’s generation wrote heart-wrenching love letters, and our generation loves to send a good bare pick-me-up to a lover’s phone (or to a friend for medical advice). All in all, a little selfie isn’t doing anyone any harm; in fact, we’re certain the receivers of Rihanna’s 'artistic' picutres would be quite pleased.
Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn have Followed in Rihanna’s Footsteps
Comedian Amy Schumer and actress Goldie Hawn appeared on the talk show together, and between fits of audience giggles and their own laughter, they revealed that they have both taken spicy selfies. However, Hawn soon clarified that it wasn’t really a selfie since she didn’t take the picture—it was captured by long-time partner Kurt Russell.
The “Overboard” star says that it was, in fact, a funny photo as Hawn was pretending to be a strong man. Whatever the reason is, we’re certain that Hawn had her fun with it there’s no harm if Hawn continues to be shot unclothed by Russell.
Goldie Hawn’s Bare-All Trouble with the Law
In the same segment, the “Death Becomes Her” actor also revealed that she ran into trouble with the law…while fully unclothed! Hawn addresses the audience and says it “sounds terrible” before revealing further juicy details. Apparently, at this time, too, her lover and partner Kurt Russell was involved.
Hawn did not dish out any further details about how Russell led to cops finding them while they were getting cozy or whether the situation led to an arrest—we’d love to know the background to this little story! All in all, Hawn and Russell seem to have had a very eventful, fun life together.
Jared Leto’s Texting Mishap
The "30 Seconds to Mars" front man appeared alongside "Nice for What" rapper Drake and confessed to the "shame" of sending an NSFW message to the wrong person. Who the person was and what the message was, Leto did not go into further details despite Ellen beckoning him for more. She asked about the possibility of a risky selfie which the Oscar winner had confessed to taking earlier.
Smartphones can be tricky and sometimes when you’re in just the right mood, you don’t really double-check the person to whom you’re addressing your desire-filled message. But as long as it's not your parents, the situation can be salvaged.
Justin Bieber’s and Madonna’s Lethal Bedroom Mistake
The two pop stars appeared together for Ellen’s game segment, where they both publicized that they were in the middle of a passionate and intimate time with someone; they might have made the gravest mistake one can make—call your lover by the wrong name.
Sometimes names rhyme, other times, you’re thinking of someone else—and it's not necessarily another love, maybe it’s your dentist whom you need to book an appointment for the toothache that’s been bothering you for at least a week now. In any case, you better have a good excuse for your spouse, or else you’d need to delay the dental appointment for one with a divorce lawyer.
A Very Adventurous Tour
When you’re a celebrity, life often takes you to foreign destinations, whether for shooting, a press tour, or a much well-deserved vacation. When you’re exploring these exotic locations (or if you’re just North in Canada), you’re bound to come across people you find attractive with whom you would indulge in romantic escapades.
Rapper Ludacris and comedian Chelsea Handler were both out of the United States when they got intimate with three different people! There is nothing wrong with having many partners, and as long as you use protection for your well-being, you can have your fun anywhere you like.
No Other Place But The Bathroom
House parties can get wild, and you can only hover around people when hoping to find some privacy so you can have a little fun with this person you just met. They’re cool. They’re hot. They’re exactly just your type. But between the ambitious game of beer pong and loud music, the only place available to you is the bathroom.
David Arquette, a constant fixture on our television screen during Halloween for his contribution to the gory, slasher “Scream” movie series, had also had to confine himself to the toilet when he was fooling around with a person. Sometimes, you just have to make the best of a situation, and Arquette’s innovation deserves a load of praise.
Liar Liar, Cops on Fire!
Sandra Bullock put herself out there and played “Never Have I Ever” with fellow actors Billy Bob Thornton and Anthony Mackie to raise money for Warren Eastern Charter High School in New Orleans (the same school that Mackie attended and got kicked out of the football team of). During the truth-revealing game, all three performers admitted to lying to a member of the police force.
We do not support or promote lying to cops but if you’re in a pickle and you’re an Oscar winner (Bullock), Julliard trained (Mackie) or just an all-around badass (Thornton) you might fare better than the rest of us when you do.
Jane Fonda’s Induction into the Mile-High Club
Home workout videos mogul and environmentalist Jane Fonda was on the Ellen show when the "Golden Girls" star revealed one of the most unusual fantasies that she has indulged in—getting cozy in the airplane bathroom!
Referred to as being a member of the "mile-high club" in slang terms, Fonda said she was invited to do so by Ted Turner. It was Fonda and Turner's fourth date together, and it's one Fonda will remember for a lifetime as the seats turned into beds and she had the time of her life a thousand feet up in the air.
McGraw-Hill’s Song of the Shared Toothbrush: A Dentist’s Worst Nightmare!
Country music icons and musical collaborators Faith Hill and Tim McGraw have cemented their place in the public’s eye with their sweet crooning and their everlasting romantic relationship, a rarity in the world of showbiz. When you’re sharing your life, you end up sharing your happiness, pain, food, and sometimes even your toothbrush.
While everyone should have their own oral hygiene tools, McGraw and Hill have confessed to using each other’s toothbrush and kept it a secret. Well, now that it has come to light and we’re sure nothing will change. It’s worked out for them all these years and perhaps has been the secret to their successful long marriage.
One Direction: Bandmates, Friends, and Toothbrush Lenders
Once upon a time, they were the fantasy of every teen girl; of course, they were the biggest boy band in the world! They performed worldwide, with the audience dancing and singing along to their pop beat sweet romance tunes. Things can get mixed up when you’re on tour with other people, especially when you’re all busy and tired.
Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson, two out of four (formerly five—we still remember you, Zayn) members of the British band, admitted to using their bandmate’s toothbrush without them knowing about it. Horan, the only Irish in the band, said he had used Harry Styles' toothbrush “ages ago.”
They were Bonking on the Beach!
Sean "Diddy" Combs, DJ Khaled, Meghan Trainor, Fergie, and Charlie Walk were on the Ellen show to promote their musical reality show The Four: The Battle for Stardom when Ellen engaged them in a fun, laughter-evoking game of "Never Have I Ever" where they admitted to having intercourse on the beach.
While the sunset and the waves crashing into the distance does paint a rather romantic picture, we're convinced that the sands getting into every crack and corner might make your intimate time rather uncomfortable. For a more enjoyable experience, get a luxury hotel room facing the beach. You have the ambiance without any of the environmental hazards.
Drake’s Trysts while Touring
Canadian rapper Drake must have made a fan very happy when he got intimate with them on tour. Gracing the couch with fellow performer Jared Leto, Drake confessed that he had intimate relations with a fan while he was going around performing all over the country.
Rappers and rockstars have long been known to engage in eyebrow-raising activities, and the hit-maker of songs like “Toosie Slide” and “In My Feelings” has admitted to doing so too. As long as it’s safe and not cheating, we’re inclined towards two adults having their fun. Fooling around with a famous musician would make a great story to tell your grandkids in the future!
Naughty Texts: Popular Across All Generations
Best friends Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg were joined by Anna Kendrick on Ellen’s show, where all of them admitted to something shocking and deeply personal. It turns out that celebrities love exchanging naughty texts with their partners just like the rest of us!
Phones have allowed romantic partners to stay in contact and add spice to their love lives with messages and pictures, so it makes sense that celebrities who are often on the move would use them to indulge themselves and their partners. Just make sure to double-check the addressee when you send your romantic morning texts. You wouldn’t want to make the mistake of sending it to your boss!
Gwyneth Paltrow Approves of Dirty Texts!
The Goop founder is not one to be left behind by millennials and Generation Z. The Oscar winner disclosed during Ellen’s game time segment that she has used her mobile to send naughty texts to her partner. While guests Johnny Depp and Paul Bettany had a negative response to the question by Ellen, Paltrow turned her paddle to an affirmative.
Exchanging messages can keep the romance alive; not to forget that this is an incredibly convenient and easy activity for everyone to indulge in. And while this reads a bit too much like an infomercial for spicy texts, we stand by every word. Why don't you try it and see for yourself?
Modern-day Love Letters Make Long-distance Romance So Easy!
Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, and Jamie Foxx were on show as part of the promotional tour for "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" when they decided to reveal all their secrets in an engaging game with Ellen. Garfield initially feigned confusion when asked if he had ever texted and then said yes. He was joined by both cast mates, who admitted to doing so too.
Phones have been a great technological advancement and have allowed us to replace our grandparent's longing-filled love letters with a faster, more efficient way to stay in contact with our significant other. And while sonnets and poetry are amazing, sometimes you just need a quick desire-filled message that won't reach you weeks later.
Kris Jenner's Rambunctious Love-making as Explained by Kim Kardashian!
There is nothing worse than hearing your mom and dad in the bedroom (except maybe walking in on them). Kim Kardashian lived with her mother, or "momager" Kris Jenner when she heard her getting cozy with her boyfriend. Kardashian revealed to the audience that she tried to get a camera crew there but was not fast enough.
Parents are just like regular people with primal needs. It's natural, normal, and healthy, but there is no question that their children should be spared from witnessing it. So remember, mom and dad, lock your doors and invest in a good stereo system or soundproof walls when you don't want to be disturbed.
Cardi’s Permanent, Body-altering Romantic Declaration!
Rapper, model, and the pioneer of the internet’s favorite memes admitted on the show that she had gotten a tattoo that she regretted. In fact, it was three different tattoos. They were the names of men she had been romantically involved with before her marriage to Offset.
Getting a tattoo is an expensive, painful process; getting one removed is worse. So remember to think long and hard before you honor someone else with their name on your body. For a cheaper, less regret-worthy act, maybe experiment with a key chain before you fully commit to a permanent piece of their name on your body.