US comedian and former talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has drawn criticism online after sharing a video commenting on protests in Minneapolis, with reaction focusing both on the substance of her remarks and on her markedly different appearance since stepping away from television.
The video, posted on Instagram on 18 January, addressed demonstrations that followed the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent earlier in the month. In her message, DeGeneres expressed sympathy for those affected and voiced support for peaceful protest.
