Ellen DeGeneres overwhelmed by gift: 'I can't begin to describe what this experience was like'

Famous talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres expressed how grateful she was for the birthday gift she received from her wife, Portia De Rossi.

In January 2018, DeGeneres turned 60 years old and even though months had already passed, the couple were still able to extend the celebrations with a special trip to Africa.

DeGeneres shared the experience with her fans on social media through her Instagram posts.

She was supposedly overwhelmed by the gift she received and expressed that it changed her life.

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In February 2018, de Rossi surprised DeGeneres with a special gift. She organized The Ellen DeGeneres Wildlife Fund, which is a foundation aiming to support global efforts to preserve the world’s most endangered species.

For its first mission, the foundation aimed to build a permanent residence for the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.

The couple recently went to Rwanda where they visited Dr. Tara Stoinski, who is the president of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. They also had the chance to spend some time with the gorillas.

In an Instagram post, DeGeneres shared a video of a gorilla and wrote, ‘I can't begin to describe what this experience was like or how much it means to me. I'm so grateful.’

She also said that having the chance to spend some time with the gorillas had changed her life.

In a photo she posted where she can be seen alongside de Rossi, DeGeneres wrote, ‘This was a trip I've been waiting my whole life to make.’

Actress de Rossi knew how special it was for DeGeneres to be able to support such a cause. She surprised DeGeneres on The Ellen Show in February, where the host became emotional.

At the time, DeGeneres exclaimed, "That is the best gift anyone could have given me.”

During her absence on The Ellen Show, Kristen Bell filled in for her.

Many stars, who are close to DeGeneres, have already sent their support to the fund.

In May 2018, during his guest appearance on the show, Ashton Kutcher revealed he was going to donate $4 million to The Ellen DeGeneres Wildlife Fund.