But I'm pretty sure I've got better moves than (Rudy) Giuliani,' he replied, referring to the former Republican candidate. 'You're the best dancer so far of the presidential candidates,' DeGeneres told Obama, as he grooved to Beyonce's 'Crazy in Love.' Guests are also invited to offer a few moves - including an ambitious young senator called Barack Obama in 2007. Obama dancingĭeGeneres is known for dancing with her audiences at the start of each show. 'I would like to say right now - for the first time, I am announcing, I am getting married,' she told her delighted audience. So when the California Supreme Court overturned a ban on gay marriage in 2008, it was little surprise that she and actress Portia de Rossi decided to tie the knot.
Immediately hailed as a gay icon, DeGeneres has since helped transform mainstream attitudes towards the lesbian community. Here are five memorable moments from over the years: 'Getting married'Īrguably the most famous LGBTQ person in America, DeGeneres came out back in 1997, when she was still a rising comedian and sitcom star.