Biggest Beauty Headlines of 2008: Ellen DeGeneres Signs With CoverGirl

December 29, 2008

It was all kind of hush, hush at first and the rumors were swirling like crazy. No, I'm not talking about Heidi and Spencer's big nuptials. I'm talking about the Ellen DeGeneres' CoverGirl deal. And when the news was finally confirmed, it got people talking.

In a forward thinking move, the 50-year-old company paired up with a 50-year-old woman, making the comedic lady its spokesperson. It's so refreshing to see the drugstore cosmetics giant take steps towards showing that beauty comes in all types and ages, for that matter. Kudos, CoverGirl, for your modern take on the beauty biz.

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3 years

Yeah, let me tell you that when I'm thinking makeup and beauty, I sure think about Ellen Degeneres; men's shoes and all. NOT!!!!!!!!!!!

curlycuesue 4 years

I love Ellen, this is perfect for her. Her show is wonderful and she is hilarious. Did you see her show the other day? funniest moments of 2008, great when the Vizio fell over.

MissSushi 4 years

I love ellen, and i second that shes a nice down to earth person. hopefully the commercials are okay, and not too cheesy

Sky Princess 4 years

Yay! I love Ellen. She seems very real and down to earth.

Seraphine 4 years

I think its fantastic! She's quite appealing, without seeming unreachable.

shayela 4 years

FIFTY?! I would kill to look that good at fifty. I think she's a good choice.

gbychan 4 years

Ugh! Horrible idea!

Kelliegrl 4 years

Sorry but Ellen doesn't look like a Cover Girl to me. She looks good for 50 though.

soulight 4 years

She looks great for 50! Kudos to her for being chosen by Cover Girl, and proof that laughter maybe does really keep us young.

tglynn 4 years

SHE'S 50? man, I thought she was like 40ish. she looks good, and has a great smile

sham28 4 years

Why the hell not. Good woman, pleasant face, generally a positive presence in the universe. Some soft lighting and mascara on her would not an unattractive photo make.

partyfoul 4 years

Ellen is 50? lmao, never knew that. I always assumed she was in her forties-ish.

whoiam 4 years

i think it might be a good thng but no offense to her they could have chosen a better looking 50 yer old maybe... but i hope everything goes weell!! shes very funny it will b kwl :d

krae85 4 years

These commercials are so cheesey already, I hope they let her make it funny, at least. - not sure it'll sell any make-up though.

missangelique999 4 years

Wow. I'm pretty surprised. I mean, I don't really consider Ellen a "pretty" woman, by any means, conventional or otherwise. Her skin is okay, I guess. She's definitely not fashion-forward. Should be an interesting journey for her and for CoverGirl. Perhaps they're trying to reach out to women in their 40's and 50's? That's my take.

ilovetwilight 4 years

great! i love ellen shes waaay funny :D

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