12 epic Ellen pranks that will turn your bad day around

 By 
Diana Shi
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12 epic Ellen pranks that will turn your bad day around
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The lovely Ellen DeGeneres turns 58 on Tuesday, and to celebrate this quasi-national holiday, we combed through her most prominent comedic works -- a.k.a. a highlight reel of pranks involving celebrities.

If there's one thing the selfie-loving TV host loves, it's a good prank. From Megan Fox to Jeff Foxworthy, no one is safe from Ellen's wrath.

She has perfected the talking earpiece approach, obliterated every sneak-up and successfully scared the pants off Eric Stonestreet at least three times. Respect.

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