The hostess of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" is known for her goofy sense of humor, but that doesn't mean she's more than willing to step up when it's time to take things seriously, such as Ellen DeGeneres' speech during the past Teen Choice Awards.

During the Ellen DeGeneres speech, the actress and hostess dedicated her award to wife Portia De Rossi, besides throwing some powerful words for fans after receiving the Choice Comedian.

The star, openly gay and married to De Rossi, spoke during Ellen DeGeneres' speech about being different her whole life, prompting others to embrace who they are.

Watch the moving Ellen DeGeneres speech below.