The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 14 Episode 180 Natalie Portman, Miranda Lambert
- December 7, 2016
In the 180th episode of season 14 of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, two very talented guests grace the stage - Natalie Portman and Miranda Lambert. Natalie Portman, the versatile actress of Black Swan and Star Wars fame, is one of the most highly anticipated guests of the season. She talks to Ellen about her latest movie Annihilation, a sci-fi thriller based on the novel by Jeff VanderMeer. In the movie, Natalie portrays a biologist who leads a group of women on a dangerous expedition through a mysterious world. Ellen quizzes Natalie about the challenges she faced during the filming, her experience working with the all-female cast and why she loves doing action movies.
But the conversation takes an unexpected turn when Ellen brings up Natalie's recent Twitter feud with musician and political activist Moby. The actress had taken to social media to shut down false claims made by Moby in his memoir about his supposed romantic relationship with her. Amidst cheers and laughter from the audience, Ellen and Natalie have a candid discussion about the importance of standing up for oneself and the power of social media in today's world.
Next up, country music superstar Miranda Lambert takes the stage. Dressed in a glittery black top and a colorful skirt, Miranda is all smiles and exudes an infectious energy. She begins by talking about her latest album Wildcard and how the songs reflect different moods and aspects of her life. Ellen asks Miranda about her recent marriage to NYPD officer Brendan McLoughlin, and the singer reveals how they met and why she decided to keep their relationship private. Ellen congratulates Miranda on her wedding and shows a video of the happy couple dancing together.
The duo moves on to play a game of 'Country Song or Country Wrong' where Miranda has to guess if a particular phrase is the name of a country song or something made up by the show. The game generates a lot of laughs and Miranda proves to be a good sport. Ellen surprises Miranda by presenting her with a gold record for her hit song Bluebird, and the country star is visibly moved by the gesture. To end the segment, Miranda performs a heartfelt rendition of her song Foolish.
In the final part of the episode, Ellen invites five-year-old Noah Ascano who has gained popularity on social media for his knowledge of geography. Clad in a cute suit and bowtie, Noah impresses Ellen and the audience with his sharp memory and ability to identify countries and their capitals. He even recites long names of cities and rivers without breaking a sweat. Ellen gifts Noah with a globe and a map quizzing book and praises him for his talents.
As the episode wraps up, Ellen reminds the audience to be kind to one another and spread love and positivity. The 180th episode of season 14 of The Ellen DeGeneres Show is an entertaining mix of celebrity interviews, laughter-inducing games, and heartwarming moments, and is sure to leave a lasting impression on viewers.