In a shocking turn of events that has social media and news outlets buzzing, television icon Ellen DeGeneres reportedly issued a cryptic warning just hours before a tsunami alert shook the state of Hawaii. According to eyewitnesses and social media footage, the former daytime talk show host appeared deeply unsettled the night before the event, posting what many now see as a chilling foreshadowing of what was to come.
Around 10:42 PM local time, DeGeneres shared a short video from her private estate in Maui, speaking candidly about the ocean, the weather, and what she described as “a strange pull in the air.” In the video, Ellen appears to be visibly tense, pointing toward the horizon and mentioning a “shift” in the tides. “I don’t know why,” she says, “but something about the way the water is moving tonight… it doesn’t feel right.”
What’s sending chills through the internet is that less than 12 minutes after Ellen posted the video, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) issued an official tsunami watch for the Hawaiian islands following a powerful undersea earthquake off the coast of the Kuril Islands near Russia. The coincidence has been described as “unsettling,” with many online users now dubbing Ellen’s post “eerily prophetic.”
While the tsunami itself didn’t make direct landfall in Hawaii, strong waves and unusual tide patterns were recorded along various parts of the island chain, prompting overnight evacuations in coastal areas and precautionary closures of roads and beaches. Authorities confirmed there were no casualties, but many residents were caught off guard by how quickly the situation developed.
DeGeneres, who has maintained a relatively low profile since stepping back from the spotlight, is known to spend extended periods in Maui. During the 2023 wildfires in Lahaina, she was one of the first celebrities to publicly speak out, post updates, and provide direct aid to displaced residents. Her connection to the island and its community has only deepened since.
But this latest incident has added a mysterious layer to her public image.
Was it instinct? Experience? Or something more?
“It’s hard to explain,” said local resident Makena Johnson, who lives a few miles from Ellen’s estate. “People think celebrities don’t pay attention, but Ellen’s been living here for years. She knows the water, the wind — maybe she felt it in her bones.”
Ellen has not commented further on the situation since her initial post. The video, which was originally uploaded to Instagram Stories, has since expired, but clips and screen recordings have circulated widely across Twitter, TikTok, and Reddit. A number of users have begun to analyze the footage, pointing out subtle signs — such as cloud movement, wave patterns, and even Ellen’s body language — as indicators of her unease.
The internet, of course, has responded with a mix of awe and speculation. Some are jokingly calling her “the Tsunami Whisperer,” while others are demanding she share more of her instincts before future disasters. A few conspiracy theorists have gone further, claiming she had “inside knowledge” or that celebrities are tipped off in advance — a theory that has no basis in fact but has gained traction in fringe online communities.
More rational observers note that Hawaii residents, especially those living near the coast, often become attuned to subtle changes in their environment. Longtime residents, surfers, fishermen, and yes — even celebrities — may pick up on cues that outsiders miss.
For now, emergency officials are urging caution and preparedness. Although the tsunami watch was later downgraded, they warned that aftershocks and wave anomalies could still affect the islands over the next 24 to 48 hours. Beachgoers are advised to stay clear of the water, and coastal towns remain on high alert.
Meanwhile, Ellen DeGeneres remains silent, with no further posts or public appearances since the video went viral. But her brief, cryptic warning has already sparked a wave of discussion that shows no signs of slowing down.
Whether it was intuition, coincidence, or something far stranger — what’s certain is that when Ellen spoke, nature answered back almost immediately.
