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Jay Leno And Other Celebrities Come To Ellen’s Defense Amid Allegations Of Coldness, Toxic Work Environment

“I don’t discard a 40-year friendship on hearsay.”

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Jay Leno And Other Celebrities Come To Ellen’s Defense Amid Allegations Of Coldness, Toxic Work Environment
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As comedienne Ellen DeGeneres endured weeks of allegations about her coldness in private and a toxic work environment, celebrities were largely MIA in her defense. On Wednesday, as her talk show faces potential cancelation amid a severe drop in ratings, celebrities from Jay Leno to Katy Perry to Ashton Kutcher all testified that her private persona matches her public persona.

“I don’t discard a 40-year friendship on hearsay. The Ellen I know has raised over $125 million dollars for charity and has always been a kind and decent person. I fully support her,” former late-night host Jay Leno tweeted.

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