Diane Sawyer recently appeared on The Ellen Degeneres Show and shared some hilarious and embarrassing moments she has experienced throughout her career. The talk show host, Ellen Degeneres, wasted no time in bringing up Diane’s recent birthday and the funny birthday tape she received. The tape included a clip of Diane and Robin Roberts dancing on Good Morning America, and Diane jokingly revealed that her dance moves are one of the most embarrassing things adults can do in front of young kids.
Curious to find a way to entertain kids without embarrassing them, Diane reached out to celebrities like Will Smith and Beyonce for suggestions. To her surprise, they all agreed that dancing is the only acceptable option, as long as it doesn’t involve any funny faces and only includes a slight smile. Diane and Ellen jokingly discussed their own dance faces and how they can’t help but make odd expressions while grooving to the music.
The conversation then shifted to Diane’s recent adventure at the Shed Aquarium in Chicago, where she had the opportunity to swim with sharks. Diane admitted that she felt a bit nervous and clumsy while underwater, but it was an unforgettable experience. She described how the sharks would swim close to her, bumping into her and allowing her to touch them. Despite the initial fear, Diane found the experience to be exhilarating and even compared the underwater environment to an exotic place.
Ellen expressed awe at Diane’s bravery, questioning how she could trust the sharks not to harm her. Diane explained that the aquarium takes excellent care of the sharks, ensuring they are well-fed and not aggressive towards humans. She also shared another incredible encounter she had with whales at the aquarium. Diane revealed that the whales love to have their tongues tickled and scratched, an activity she was fortunate enough to experience firsthand.
Throughout the interview, Ellen praised Diane’s impressive schedule and accomplishments, noting her success on Good Morning America. Diane humbly attributed her resilience and ability to tackle her demanding schedule to the excitement and passion she has for her work. She recounted stories from her earlier days as a weather girl, jokingly referencing her interesting fashion choices, including a sweater that resembled Madonna’s famous cone bra.
The conversation ended with Diane expressing her gratitude for Ellen’s invitation to be on the show and discussing her supportive relationship with her husband, renowned director Mike Nichols. Diane’s infectious energy and willingness to share her funny and endearing moments made for an entertaining and captivating interview.
Catch Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America weekdays from 7 to 9 a.m. on ABC, and don’t miss her on Prime Time Live, airing on ABC Thursday nights at 10 o’clock.
Originally aired on February 28, 2005
