Celebrity host Ellen DeGeneres and actress Portia de Rossi celebrated their long-lasting relationship in a sweet Instagram post on March 20.
Ellen DeGeneres, 67, shared a photo of her and her partner gazing lovingly at each other. The comedian and host captioned it: "20 years together. Happiness is being with you all the time, everywhere."
Ellen and Portia de Rossi have just settled into a new life in the UK after many years of living in California, USA. The couple lives a peaceful life on a farm in the Cotswolds, where they enjoy privacy, away from the public eye, focusing on love and commitment.
Last December, Ellen DeGeneres wrote an emotional message to her partner to recall the early days of their love: "20 years ago, we started this relationship not knowing that it would be such a long and beautiful adventure. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me. You care for me and help me see the good in everything. Grateful to have you as my companion through this crazy life. My wife, my best friend and my love."
In January, Portia de Rossi also shared her love for Ellen in a birthday post: "My dear husband! You always inspire and amaze me. Happy birthday to the strongest, sweetest person I know. So lucky to be with you and share this wonderful life together."
Ellen and Portia first met in 2000 at a social event, but Portia was still not out at the time and was hesitant to express her feelings. In 2004, the two reunited at an awards ceremony and immediately fell in love. Portia later admitted that she fell in love with Ellen at first sight.
In 2005, the two began dating and quickly moved in together. Their relationship received media attention and became one of the most famous gay couples in Hollywood. In May 2008, after the California Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, Ellen announced on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that she and Portia were engaged. On August 16, 2008, they married at their Beverly Hills home in an intimate ceremony surrounded by close friends and family. Ellen and Portia have revealed that they do not want to have children because they want to devote their love to each other.
Ellen DeGeneres is an American comedian, television host, producer, and philanthropist. She is best known for her talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003-2022), which attracted millions of viewers and won multiple Emmy Awards. Ellen is also known as one of the LGBTQ+ community advocates after coming out in 1997.
Portia de Rossi, 52, is an Australian actress, model, and businesswoman. She is known for her roles in the comedy series Arrested Development and Ally McBeal. Portia is also an animal rights and LGBTQ+ activist, especially after her relationship with Ellen DeGeneres became public. In addition to acting, she is passionate about business and founded the art company General Public.