Published 12:30 IST, December 10th 2019

Laura Dern needed a security detail after starring on Ellen DeGeneres' Coming-Out Episode

Laura Dern received huge fame for her performance in the "Puppy Episode" of the sitcom Ellen, where the famous Ellen DeGeneres publicly came out. Read on

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Laura Dern, popular American actress is best kwn for her performances in films like Fault In Our Stars, Star Wars, October Sky, Master, etc. Laura Dern is t just an actor but also a director, producer, and activist. Laura gained international recognition for her role in film, Jurassic Park in 1993. Laura also received huge fame with her performance in  "Puppy Episode" of sitcom Ellen, where famous Ellen DeGeneres publicly came out. Laura played role of Susan who was love interest of Ellen, in show. 

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Laura Dern's need for a security detail post Ellen sitcom

Recently with a leading Entertainment portal, Laura Dern stated how she needed a security detail after starring on Ellen DeGeneres' - episode in 1997. Laura also reveals how people around her were scared for her safety and that she had to struggle to get work after that episode. star also reveals as to how she did t realise how huge episode really was until she was sitting on set later and reflecting on same. Laura Dern also reveals how y had to stop shooting midway as suddenly cops came informing m about a bomb threat and y had to wrap up immediately. Laura Dern filmed for only 10 days for episode and episode turned out to be huge moment where Ellen DeGeneres t only came out in episode but in real life too. 

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Ellen Degeneres coming out moment 

Laura Dern t only speaks of her safety and work issues that she faced post episode but also of moment she got to witness and how she is truly grateful for doing that role. Laura speaks of how she and Ellen never practised for part and at moment when Ellen came out loud to public was something she would never forget. Laura speaks of how Ellen looked into her eyes and how Laura saw her shiver and her hands shake as she finally said it. Laura went on to say how event was so intimate for her and she wanted to cry and that she will carry it for rest of her life.

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10:15 IST, December 10th 2019