Ellen DeGeneres faces mixed reactions after donating over $7,000 to late producer's GoFundMe

Ellen DeGeneres receives mixed reactions to $5,000 donation to producer's GoFundMe

Page Six • 04 Nov 16:00

The comedian donated $5,000 to a GoFundMe for her late producer Matthew Wright, prompting both criticism and support from fans.

Ellen DeGeneres faces mixed reactions to GoFundMe contribution for late producer Matthew Wright

News.com.au • 04 Nov 02:45

The talk-show host donated just over $7,000 to a GoFundMe campaign for the family of her late executive producer, prompting both criticism and support on social media.

Family launches GoFundMe to cover costs of returning producer Matthew Wright to New York

Page Six • 03 Nov 14:55

Friends and colleagues have contributed to a GoFundMe campaign aimed at financing the transport, funeral and memorial expenses for former Ellen DeGeneres Show producer Matthew Wright, who died in Los Angeles.

Former Ellen Show executive producer Matthew Wright dies at 52

The Hollywood Reporter • 02 Nov 21:47

Matthew Wright, who produced The Ellen DeGeneres Show from 2006 until its 2022 finale, died while working remotely in Los Angeles; colleagues and friends have posted tributes and a GoFundMe campaign to cover funeral costs.

Executive Producer Matthew Wright, Longtime Ellen Show Contributor, Dies at 52

Deadline • 02 Nov 20:24

Matthew Wright, an executive producer who worked on The Ellen DeGeneres Show for 16 years, died on Oct. 30 while working remotely in Los Angeles; his family has launched a GoFundMe to cover funeral expenses.