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CTyankee

(67,596 posts) Wed Nov 5, 2025, 12:13 PM Nov 5

"Bye bye, turkey neck."

I like Ellen DeGeneris but I am puzzled by her being a spokesperson for a skin care product. I think of her as a comedienne and wonder if these ads are a breakthrough for gay women.

I'd like the opinion of other DUers here.

I am very supportive of gay men and women. I want to think of this ad as a good thing for everyone and welcome the product even more strongly because of the ad.

Welcoming other DUers opinion here...

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"Bye bye, turkey neck." (Original Post) CTyankee Nov 5 OP

not a breakthrough markie Nov 5 #1

I am guessing she is getting a lot of money for this ad. Perhaps the company wants to service the gay community and if CTyankee Nov 5 #2

Latest health specialists - spend short time in sun daily with no sunscreen womanofthehills Nov 6 #5

Maybe I am overly protective of my skin. I burn easily so I stay out of the sun.But I probably need a bit more exposure. CTyankee Nov 6 #9

I'm sure many gay individuals take care of their skin. Fla Dem Nov 5 #3

Of course. My surprise is that she is the spokesperson on this particular ad. CTyankee Nov 6 #10

seeing big celebs in commercials Skittles Nov 5 #4

Agree - some people are like that womanofthehills Nov 6 #6

Kevin Hart is Mr. Nonstop Promo on just about oasis Nov 6 #7

I cannot stand that guy Skittles Nov 6 #8

Ellen is more than just a spokesperson for the company... Totally Tunsie Nov 7 #11

Thanks for this information! I think that's wonderful. Good for her! CTyankee Nov 7 #12

markie

(23,757 posts)

1. not a breakthrough

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Wed Nov 5, 2025, 12:28 PM

Nov 5

I have always like Ellen, but I see her hawking these products as exploiting her position and her past.... I am not impressed.
Of course, I have little faith in expensive cosmetics anyways

CTyankee

(67,596 posts)

2. I am guessing she is getting a lot of money for this ad. Perhaps the company wants to service the gay community and if

Reply to markie (Reply #1)

Wed Nov 5, 2025, 12:34 PM

Nov 5

so, that is fine with me. And maybe I am just being unenlightened. My skin care involves staying out of the sun and using a very inexpensive moisturizer for my old skin which is pretty dry now.

womanofthehills

(10,616 posts)

5. Latest health specialists - spend short time in sun daily with no sunscreen

Reply to CTyankee (Reply #2)

Thu Nov 6, 2025, 12:41 AM

Nov 6

A few times a week it’s recommended to expose 40% of your body to sun with no sunscreen for around 15 minutes for vitamin D and immune health. Harvard Health recommends 10 to 30 minutes 2 or 3 times a week.

Most celebrities and shows sell products for income.

CTyankee

(67,596 posts)

9. Maybe I am overly protective of my skin. I burn easily so I stay out of the sun.But I probably need a bit more exposure.

Reply to womanofthehills (Reply #5)

Thu Nov 6, 2025, 04:04 AM

Nov 6

Thanks for the info!

Fla Dem

(27,311 posts)

3. I'm sure many gay individuals take care of their skin.

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Wed Nov 5, 2025, 06:01 PM

Nov 5

Skin care is not unique to non gay individuals, I would think Ellen's wife Portia uses skin care products and probably Ellen as well. But yes by using Ellen and Portia in a commercial, as spokepersons they could very well entice the Gay community to use the product. And yes she was well know as a comedienne, but most of all she is a celebrity with a large following. Many celebrities are hired to endorse products that have nothing to do with their careers, but more for their notoriety and popularity.

I think that's what you were saying here....... "I want to think of this ad as a good thing for everyone and welcome the product even more strongly because of the ad."

Exactly the products owner's goal.

CTyankee

(67,596 posts)

10. Of course. My surprise is that she is the spokesperson on this particular ad.

Reply to Fla Dem (Reply #3)

Thu Nov 6, 2025, 02:53 PM

Nov 6

I may just think of a stereotype that does skin care commercials. My brain is pretty old so I guess it is fixed on stereotypes.

Skittles

(168,672 posts)

4. seeing big celebs in commercials

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Wed Nov 5, 2025, 06:49 PM

Nov 5

Last edited Thu Nov 6, 2025, 02:31 AM - Edit history (1)

I always think, do these people EVER have enough fucking money

womanofthehills

(10,616 posts)

6. Agree - some people are like that

Reply to Skittles (Reply #4)

Thu Nov 6, 2025, 12:47 AM

Nov 6

AI says Ellen’s net worth is $500 million dollars but she still promotes products to make more money. How much do you need?

oasis

(53,199 posts)

7. Kevin Hart is Mr. Nonstop Promo on just about

Reply to Skittles (Reply #4)

Thu Nov 6, 2025, 12:55 AM

Nov 6

every product on the market.

take a break Kev.

Skittles

(168,672 posts)

8. I cannot stand that guy

Reply to oasis (Reply #7)

Thu Nov 6, 2025, 02:32 AM

Nov 6

I don't get his popularity AT ALL

Totally Tunsie

(11,446 posts)

11. Ellen is more than just a spokesperson for the company...

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Fri Nov 7, 2025, 02:16 AM

Nov 7

She's actually a co-founder of the company producing Kind Science.

https://kindscience.com/pages/our-story?srsltid=AfmBOoqhOrsMpI96FJUqzu25IqxgOUQEjzCQUK35JJhnW_o-WMju06Ij

Ellen’s Story

I’ve always tried to take very good care of my skin. But as I got older (and much, much wiser), I noticed that my skin was getting drier and needed a gentler approach. So I turned to my friend Victoria Jackson, an expert and beauty authority with over 30 years in the business.

Together we came up with an easy-to-use system that works for my skin, your skin… all skin types.

*snip*

Ellen DeGeneres, Co-Founder

followed by information about co-founder Victoria Jackson, founder and CEO of the global brand, Victoria Jackson Cosmetics.

CTyankee

(67,596 posts)

12. Thanks for this information! I think that's wonderful. Good for her!

Reply to Totally Tunsie (Reply #11)

Fri Nov 7, 2025, 06:55 AM

Nov 7

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