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    There is so much to be celebrated about Ellen DeGeneres. Not only do we owe her a thousand thanks for the hours of laughter she has provided, but she has also made a huge difference in the world as one of the most outspoken animal activists in Hollywood. In honor of Ellen's 54th birthday, we've gathered some of her biggest fans in the animal kingdom. Happy birthday, Ellen! Here's to many more laughs filled with lots of adorable creatures. 

    SHAKE YA BIRD FEATHER 

    Who did the fauxhawk best? Ellen or the cockatiel? We guess we'll have to wait for Joan Rivers to decide. 

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    SUIT AND TIE 

    It must've been Ellen's fly suit and tie that inspired one of her favorite musicians, Justin Timberlake, to write his new single. And this whole time we thought Jessica Biel was his muse. 

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    BREAK IT DOWN

    Cobra cat totally stole his moves from Ellen's impersonation of Kanye West circa 2006. Obviously. 

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    THROW IT BACK

    Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side of the line from up-and-coming stand-up comedian to beloved Hollywood superstar. 

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    AND THE WINNER IS ...

    Uggie was always a huge fan of Ellen, and learned how to pose on the red carpet with his award thanks to years of watching the TV host win Emmys. 

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    ICE COLD STARE

    Anyone who messes with Ellen gets hit with her icy blue stare. It's bone-chilling. We don't recommend it. 

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    PUCKER UP

    Ellen and wife Portia de Rossi like to keep their romantic life private, but they aren't afraid to show a little PDA every now and then. 

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    WHITE SWAN 

    We definitely wouldn't characterize Ellen as a black swan by any means, but she's got a little too much edge to be a white swan. In the words of a wise woman, she's not that innocent. 

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    OPPA GANGNAM STYLE 

    Psy may have become famous for his dancing, but  his dance became famous because of Ellen. Seriously, though. It looks good because of her! 

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    BESTIE HUGS 

    Just like man's best friend, Ellen greets her close buds with warm, over-the-shoulder, hands-wrapped-around-the-neck hugs. That's the best kind of hug.