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

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

News. com. au reported that Ellen DeGeneres donated just over $7,000 to a GoFundMe campaign for the family of late executive producer Matthew Wright, prompting mixed reactions on social media.

Deadline said Wright died on October 30 while working remotely in Los Angeles and his family set up the GoFundMe to cover funeral costs. The Hollywood Reporter noted his 16-year tenure producing The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and Page Six added that the fundraiser also aimed to pay for his transport to New York.

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2026年十一月04日
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Ellen DeGeneres faces criticism over donation to late producer Matt Wright
Ellen DeGeneres faces criticism over donation to late producer Matt Wright

Page Six • 11月04日 16:00

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

可信度 72% 操纵 12% 中立
Ellen DeGeneres’ donation to late colleague divides the internet
Ellen DeGeneres’ donation to late colleague divides the internet

News.com.au • 11月04日 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.

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Ellen DeGeneres’ late producer Matthew Wright's family needs help returning his body home
Ellen DeGeneres’ late producer Matthew Wright's family needs help returning his body home

Page Six • 11月03日 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.

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2026年十一月02日
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Ex-Ellen Exec Producer in 'Unfathomable Tragedy'
Ex-Ellen Exec Producer in 'Unfathomable Tragedy'

The Hollywood Reporter • 11月02日 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.

可信度 82% 操纵 8% 中立
'Ellen DeGeneres Show' EP Matthew Wright Dies In "Unfathomable Tragedy"
'Ellen DeGeneres Show' EP Matthew Wright Dies In "Unfathomable Tragedy"

Deadline • 11月02日 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.

可信度 82% 操纵 8% 中立