With more than two decades of experience as a stand-up comedian, actress, Emmy Award-winning writer, and host of major award shows, including the Emmys and the Grammys, Ellen DeGeneres has the proven comedic skills to connect with viewers with her "everywoman" approach to daily life. In 2003 she added to her success with a scene-stealing performance as Dory in the animated smash hit film Finding Nemo, and the publication of her second best-selling book, "The Funny Thing Is..." In addition to her Emmy win for Outstanding Talk Show Host in May 2005, DeGeneres also won two People's Choice Awards this past year for Favorite Daytime Talk Show Host and Favorite Funny Female Star. She also won the Producers Guild Award for Outstanding Variety Television Show.