Ellen turned 62 on Sunday but has enjoyed a whole week of festivities on her show, “The Ellen DeGeneres show” to enjoy the special occasion. On Tuesday, her birthday celebrations included a resident DJ sitting in a cake and an adorable message from former FLOTUS Michelle.
Michelle said in the video: “Seriously Ellen. I love you. I admire you.
“You are one of the most generous, the most kind, the most inspiring person that I know.”
The former First Lady added: “You inspire and touch every one you come in contact with, including me.”
Michelle encouraged her best friend to live her life “with joy and laughter, and so, so much love for many, many years to come.”
The former POTUS’ wife added that with the tragic passing of NBA star Kobe Bryant last week, “we are once again reminded that each day is a precious gift.”
She continued: “Barack and I are sending you all our love, all the birthday wishes that you can imagine.
“I love you, babe.”
Ellen tweeted the message saying that she had experienced a “rough day yesterday”.
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“We both believe in the power of women and girls.
“And we’re both authors, although my books have sold more copies than yours – like, a lot more, not that it’s a competition, because it’s not. But if it were, we know who’d win.”
Michelle bagged herself a Grammy on Sunday for best-spoken word album for her 2018 bestselling memoir ‘Becoming’.
The book sold more copies than any other book published in the US in 2018.
The post garnered over 14,000 likes and 885 retweets from Ellen and Michelle’s dedicated fans.
A multitude of people also commented on the post to share their admiration for the pair’s heartwarming friendship.
One user said: “So sweet and so awesome, much love to you and to the Obamas, who so many of us miss so much.”
Cody said: “’But if it were a competition we’d know who’d win’, I love the friendly competitiveness between you two, it’s iconic.”
Kelly commented: “Love Michelle Obama!! And you too Ellen. Happy Birthday.”
Vanessa replied: “Two amazingly inspirational women. Love you Ellen.”