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May 12, 2021 · Get to know Ellen DeGeneres' wife Portia de Rossi & their love story, including how they met, when they got married, if they want kids & their thoughts on divorce rumors.
- Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Meet at A Concert
- August 2005: Portia de Rossi Opens Up About Relationship with Ellen DeGeneres
- November 14, 2005: Ellen DeGeneres Says Portia de Rossi Is The One
- May 15, 2008: Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Announce Their Engagement
- August 16, 2008: Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Wed
- September 23, 2010: Portia de Rossi Takes Ellen DeGeneres' Name
- January 2016: Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Adopt A Puppy
- March 2021: Ellen DeGeneres Supports Portia de Rossi Through Health Scare
- January 31, 2023: Ellen DeGeneres Celebrates Portia de Rossi's 50th Birthday
DeGeneres and de Rossi met for the first timeat a Rock the Vote concert back in 2001. At the time, de Rossi had not yet publicly come out as a lesbian, but later recalled that it was love at first sight. "I remember thinking that she was the coolest, most fascinating, beautiful, funniest person I'd ever met," she later told PEOPLE. The duo briefly ...
Several months after quietly coming out, de Rossi spoke to The Advocateabout her relationship with DeGeneres. She shared that they had a "very respectful, very loving, peaceful relationship," which made her feel "not alone" for the first time in her life. De Rossi also opened up about her experience being a public figure coming out as gay. "My feel...
Almost a year into her relationship, DeGeneres told PEOPLE that she knew de Rossi was the one. "It's the first time that I've known in every cell of my being that I'm with somebody for the rest of my life," DeGeneres said. She added, "If it were legal, we would be married, but it's not legal."
DeGeneres and de Rossi had been planning a commitment ceremony when the California Supreme Court struck down a law banning same-sex marriage — and DeGeneres popped the question shortly after. She announced their engagement on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. "Ellen was going to surprise me with a commitment ceremony at a joint birthday party that we were ...
Three months later, DeGeneres and de Rossi married in an intimate ceremony at their home in Los Angeles. DeGeneres' mom Betty DeGeneres and de Rossi's mother Margaret Rogers, who flew in from Australia, were among the 19 guests at the special occasion. The couple walked down the aisle in custom Zac Posen designs and exchanged rings by Neil Laneduri...
In August 2010, de Rossi filed to legally change her name to Portia Lee James DeGeneres in order to take "the last name of her spouse." The L.A. County Superior Court approved her requestthat September. She continued to use the surname de Rossi in her professional life.
DeGeneres and de Rossi added a new member to their family — an adorable puppy. While the couple already had several animals, this particular pup's name was a cheeky nod to a question they were asked all the time. "I named him Kid because, ya know ... there have been rumors forever," DeGeneres said on her show. "'When are you and Portia gonna have a...
In March 2021, DeGeneres rushed de Rossi to the hospital, where she underwent emergency surgery for appendicitis. The comedian recounted the incident on her talk show, explaining that de Rossi had gone to bed early because she felt ill. DeGeneres was later woken up by her wife, and she quickly drove her to the emergency room. "I am happy to report ...
DeGeneres celebrated de Rossi's birthday milestone with a post on Instagram. "Happy birthday, Portia. Thank God for you," she captioned an image of her wife.
De Rossi and her wife, Ellen DeGeneres, in September 2012. De Rossi was married to documentary filmmaker Mel Metcalfe from 1996 to 1999, initially part of a plan to get a green card, though she did not go through with the plan. She said about the marriage that "it just obviously wasn't right for me." [9]
Feb 14, 2020 · Fifteen years ago, comedian Ellen DeGeneres met her now-wife Portia de Rossi. There's been some drama and plenty of love over the years, and we've rounded up their biggest and best...
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Feb 3, 2023 · Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi first met in 2000, and they got married in 2008. In 2010, de Rossi legally changed her name to Portia Lee James DeGeneres. The couple celebrated their...
Feb 2, 2023 · CNN — Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are keeping their love strong. At a party celebrating de Rossi’s 50th birthday, DeGeneres was the one to receive a surprise when it was revealed by...
Nov 21, 2021 · As of 2021, Ellen DeGeneres has bought and sold over 20 houses with her wife, Portia de Rossi, at her side (via Architectural Digest ). In her childhood, DeGeneres "never had a house when I was growing up," she told Architectural Digest.
