Ellen DeGeneres Announces $100,000 Donation to Australia Fire Relief Efforts With $5 Million Goal

Ellen DeGeneres is helping to raise money for Australia wildfire relief efforts.

The 61-year-old comedian made the announcement on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Tuesday (January 7).

“I love Australia,” she said. “I love Australia so much I even married an Australian. A few years ago I got to see how incredible Australia is in person. We took our show there, and I fell in love with the country and the people. And right now, Australia needs our help.”

Ellen DeGeneres revealed that she has set up a GoFundMe page for disaster relief with a goal of $5 million.

She also announced that Shutterfly is kicking it off with a $100,000 donation.

See what Kylie Jenner and Elton John have donated as well.