In just over 12 years, Ellen Degeneres has become talk show royalty with The Ellen Degeneres Show. See where it all began with her very first monologue.

Can you believe that she is celebrating her 2,000th episode this week?

All week, Ellen has been posting her favourite clips from the last 12 years over social media. Our favourite? Take a look at the very first episode of Ellen, WAY back in 2003. We’re really glad that her style has improved since then.