VIDEO: Ellen DeGeneres Gives Moving Acceptance Speech at PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS

On last night's PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS, Melissa McCarthy presented Ellen DeGeneres with the award for Favorite Humanitarian, presented by Walgreens. Watch THE TALK show's moving acceptance speech below!

DeGeneres was chosen as this year's honoree in recognition of her tireless efforts to help communities in need and bring awareness to organizations and charities that are making a difference in people's lives. As the recipient of the Favorite Humanitarian Award, DeGeneres has selected St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as the beneficiary of the annual donation presented by Walgreens. Additionally, for every CoverGirl, Pantene, Crest and Oral-B 3DWhite product sold at Walgreens, Walgreens.com, or Duane Reade between Jan. 6 and Jan. 9, Walgreens will make a $1 donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.