People freak out about Ellen DeGeneres' upcoming birthday

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23 Jan, 2018 04:45 AM2 mins to read

Ellen DeGeneres opens up about her father's death. Source: Ellentube / Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres shared on Twitter that she's turning 60 this week (it wasn't a secret, a mere reminder).

The internet lost its collective and metaphorical mind.

"I can't believe I'm going to be 60 this week," Ellen posted.

I can’t believe I’m going to be 60 this week! I love rating your babies but this week I want to rate the 60 year olds in your life. #EllenRateMy60YearOld pic.twitter.com/zHwNEC1CTD
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) January 20, 2018

Neither did the internet.

have been sat in shock for about five minutes since finding out that ellen degeneres turns 60 this week?!! pic.twitter.com/D5sptLj0LC
— KTB (@katiebevano) January 21, 2018

Ellen Degeneres is turning 60 this week and I am shook. Like I cannot be the only one who thought she was maybe 45 all this time.......
— TT (@tbensss) January 20, 2018

60????? No, I won’t believe it pic.twitter.com/V3wAtz7L81
— Gail🕺🏼 (@hobbsgail1) January 20, 2018

The popular TV host also asked people to

#EllenRateMy60YearOld RATE MY MOTHER #queennornor @oliviatherese99 @dshweezy @Emiilyy94 pic.twitter.com/WVyU58dblm
— b🌞 (@rebeccadussault) January 22, 2018

My mom turned 60 in September and then put together the most elaborate “Russell from Up” Halloween costume 😍 #EllenRateMy60YearOld pic.twitter.com/hgHCb746HZ
— Chandler Simpson (@marychandler) January 23, 2018