Ellen

**Ellen** is a supporting character turned antagonist in The CW's *Dynasty*. She is portrayed by Grace Junot.

Initially brought on as a board member for Fallon Unlimited, Ellen develops a taste for power as her confidence in CEO Fallon Carrington dwindles. After several threats to have Fallon removed from the company, Ellen makes a play for company asset Morell Green Energy Corporation before the opportunity arises to take it all. The Carringtons thwart the attempted coup by returning Fallon Unlimited to being a private, family-owned company, and Ellen is fired.

## Biography

### Season 4

When Colin McNaughton attempts to sway the board of Fallon Unlimited to name him CEO, Ellen is among the members initially voting in Colin's favor. However, in order to win Ellen and the other board members' votes, Fallon agrees to not make any important decisions for the company without their approval. ("Stars Make You Smile")

### Season 5

After rumors circulate that Fallon was murdered by her vengeful assistant, Ellen visits Fallon in the hospital to confirm she's alive as well as address board member concerns. With the stock market taking a wait-and-see approach, Ellen suggests that a board member be named interim CEO until she fully recovers, but Fallon announces a new female VP as her second-in-command. ("Let's Start Over Again")

When Fallon returns to work, Ellen instructs she leave the office as their insurance carrier forbids her from conducting company business until she can pass all the health protocols. Fallon has Liam fill in as her proxy at a meeting for new FSN talent deals, hiding in the vent while speaking to him in an earpiece. This backfires when she falls through the ceiling, and Ellen submits a motion to the board to permanently remove her as CEO. In order to prevent Ellen from having her removed, Fallon names Jeff Colby as interim CEO. ("How Did The Board Meeting Go?")

Ellen meets with Fallon after the board discusses her new modernization ideas for the company, but they stand in her way as they don't have the budget; she believes that if they don't move to a more sustainable model, they will not attract the next generation of employees and consumers. Despite the loyal audience and consistent ratings for Dominique's show, Ellen insists the network needs new eyes and new sales. This results in a collaboration between Dominique and Alexis, who comes on to promote her new anti-aging cream. A fight breaks out on live TV as Ellen and Fallon watch, but the conflict results in a boost in ratings and sales, thus a success. ("Mind Your Own Business")

When Morell Green Energy's new plant results in power outages across Atlanta, including FSN going off the air and a Tempo Universal Live Music event going dark, Ellen and the rest of the board meet behind Fallon's back to plan their next course of action. They crunch the numbers and determine that the only way to recoup their losses is by selling Morell Green Energy, which Fallon is against. Ellen reveals that a buyer is lined up and that Fallon needs to move the sale publicly or she will be seen as a liability. If she refuses, the board will move forward with the sale and Fallon's CEO title will be in jeopardy. Fallon later decides to purchase the company herself, but Ellen reveals the board is pausing the sale until voting Fallon out as CEO. Ellen notes that Fallon removed a bylaw prohibiting management from poaching assets, something that was only added to prevent Colin from attempting a coup. Ellen reveals that she was making a play of her own for Morell, having sabotaged the grid conversion, but after Fallon's recklessness, she is seeking out the CEO position at Fallon Unlimited for herself. ("More Power to Her")

In an attempt to maintain her position as CEO, Fallon concocts a plan with Dominique to use her leaving FSN as leverage with the board. This fails, however, as Dominique's departure following the recent Alexam scandals convinces the board to shut down FSN entirely. Fallon ultimately wins the company back by convincing the shareholders to let the Carringtons buy all of their stock at double the price. She moves to return Fallon Unlimited to being a private, family-owned company, and fires Ellen in the process. ("Catch 22")

## Trivia

* Due to Ellen's reappearances throughout the fifth season, the writers renamed Evelyn Carrington to avoid confusion.

## References

1. ↑ https://twitter.com/lizsczudlo/status/1546231806105509888