Want to reach Ellen DeGeneres? Whether you're mailing a letter, firing off a text, or trying an email, here's exactly how to do it right.
Quick Fix Summary
- Mail: Send your letter to PO Box 7788, Burbank, CA 91522. Make sure to say if you want Ellen to read it.
- Text: Text 310-455-8858 with the word JOIN to get Ellen’s updates.
- Email: Try [email protected] (but email addresses change often; check her site for the latest form).
What’s Happening
Ellen’s team keeps things simple: mail, text, and email routes handle thousands of messages daily. They don’t share personal contact info to protect privacy and control the flood of messages.
As of 2026, her team still uses one PO Box, one text line, and one email route for fan mail. That’s it. No secret backdoors.
Step-by-Step Solution
1. Send a Letter (Most Reliable)
If you want your message to have a real shot, mail a physical letter.
Many fans still swear by handwritten notes hoping Ellen or her team will read them on air. Here’s how to do it right:
- Write by hand or print clearly on standard 8.5” x 11” paper.
- Put your full name and return address at the top.
- At the very top, add this line: “Please consider reading this letter on the show.”
- Mail it to:
Format Address Envelope PO Box 7788
Burbank, CA 91522
2. Text Ellen (For Updates & Giveaways)
Want exclusive stuff? Join Ellen’s text list.
Since 2024, her team’s used a dedicated text line for giveaways and updates. Here’s how to sign up:
- Open your phone’s Messages app.
- Type JOIN and send it to 310-455-8858.
- You’ll get a quick confirmation text.
- Now you’ll receive giveaways, behind-the-scenes clips, and show updates.
3. Email (Limited Availability)
Email’s tricky, but here’s the latest method.
They don’t publish a direct email, but this format’s been in use since 2023:
- Open your email app (Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, etc.).
- Address it to: [email protected] (anti-spam filters often block direct sends, so the contact form on ellentv.com usually works better).
- Subject line: “Fan Mail – Request for Response”
- Keep it short. Mention if you want a reply or if it’s for a potential on-air read.
If This Didn’t Work
No reply after 4–6 weeks? Don’t worry—try these instead.
Sometimes mail gets lost. Sometimes emails vanish. Here’s what to do next:
- Social Media Request: Send a polite public message to @TheEllenShow on X (Twitter) or Instagram. Skip the spammy vibes. Use hashtags like #EllenFanMail to help it get noticed.
- Official Contact Form: Head to ellentv.com/contact, pick “Fan Mail,” and fill it out.
- Mail via Agent (Extreme Cases): Need a guaranteed response? Contact Ellen’s longtime manager, Eric Gold, at his agency: KCRW Management, 11150 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064. Include a stamped return envelope.
Prevention Tips
Don’t set yourself up for disappointment—follow these rules.
Ellen’s team gets over 50,000 letters a year. Even with a clear note, only a tiny fraction ever make it on air. The New York Times, 2023.
- Update Your Address: Move recently? Double-check your return address. Undeliverable mail gets tossed.
- Avoid Scams: Never pay someone promising to “fast-track” your letter or guarantee it’ll air. Ellen’s team never charges for fan mail.
- Stick to the Latest Channels: The text line (310-455-8858) and official website update their contact methods regularly—always check for the freshest info.
