When did EllenDegeneres come out?

Ellen DeGeneres publicly came out as gay on April 30, 1997, during an appearance on her sitcom "Ellen." This groundbreaking moment was significant not only for her career but also for LGBTQ representation in media. The episode, titled "The Puppy Episode," featured her character, Ellen Morgan, coming out to her therapist, played by Oprah Winfrey. The announcement was met with mixed reactions, but it ultimately marked a pivotal moment in television history.