We all know by now, Ellen DeGeneres was under fire thanks to former employees talking bad about their experiences alongside the celebrity. Ellen is feeling the aftermath nowadays, as ratings are for the 'Ellen Show' are way down compared to what they used to be. Ellen tried to issue an apology, showing remorse for what had transpired, "I learned that things happened here that never should have happened. I take that very seriously and I want to say I am so sorry to the people who are affected. If I ever let someone down, if I’ve ever hurt their feelings, I am so sorry for that. If that’s ever the case, I’ve let myself down and I’ve hurt myself."

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Despite the apology, fans aren't exactly letting go. Turns out, some saw the others side of Ellen way before, especially during interviews in the past. One particular interview might've shown Ellen's true colors. Fans actually celebrate the date of the interview, claiming this was the moment that Ellen was outed by another celebrity, who simply was unwilling to back down. Let's go back to that awkward interview and explore the forgettable day.

Dakota Johnson Did Not Back Down

When things turn awkward, we usually see celebs laugh it off, especially on the 'Ellen Show'. However, this time around, Dakota Johnson decided against taking that road and confronted Ellen on a certain fabrication. Things turned very awkward when Ellen made mention that she wasn't invited to Dakota's birthday only to be caught in a lie. Dakota said, "no, that's not true Ellen. You can ask anyone here, even your producer."

Ellen had a look of shock and a very uncomfortable. According to fans, this was the moment a 'cultural reset' took place.

Crazy to think that over a year later, not only are fans still talking about the moment but they're celebrating the day.

"The way Dakota Johnson was literally the catalyst for Ellen’s demise skskskks 50 shades of great job."

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It Wasn't Their First Awkward Interview

Ellen has some great chemistry with certain celebs, however, we can't put Dakota Johnson in that class. In fact, even their interview a year prior was quite awkward. Ellen asked Dakota about pregnancy rumors and clearly, Johnson didn't want to be asked such a question. She looked uncomfortable and Ellen tried to throw in some jokes, which got dead silence from the crowd.

Fans think Dakota was the first celeb to really showcase Ellen's true colors. However, Dakota has never responded without anything towards the talk show host, despite the fact that she told Ellen, "I thought you didn't like me" during their awkward interview alongside one another. Surely, we won't see Dakota on the show, given all the buzz surrounding her history of bizarre interviews on the show.

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