Ellen DeGeneres: jcpenney Partnership!

Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi leave a watch store on Friday (January 27) in West Hollywood, Calif.

The 54-year-old talk show host recently celebrated her birthday. Happy belated b-day!!!

Ellen, a one-time former jcpenney associate, is partnering with the retailer as part of its new brand unveiling.

“One of my first jobs was at a jcpenney in Metairie, La. You know what – I don’t think I ever clocked out on my last day. I should look into that,” she said in a statement.

“Anyway, I’m so excited to be back working with the company. They have an incredible vision for the future and are completely re-inventing themselves to become America’s favorite store. And most importantly, I’m gonna get my employee discount again. Hello new pillows!” she joked.