Being two of the most successful women in the television. Oprah and Ellen have many differences as long as similarities. Being the two most popular talk show hosts they both grew up with divorced parents. They both made it though high school and received their diplomas without letting that major situation keep them from being successful. After high school they both went to college for speech and communication. They both help their viewers in many different situations to help them get through hard times. With similarities they have differences including growing up in different households. Growing up oprah lived in an abusive household, while Ellen did not grow up in an abusive environment. Their talk shows have a major difference also. While