Portia de Rossi Biography
Portia Lee James DeGeneres, better known as
Portia de Rossi, was born in Horsham, Victoria, Australia, on January 31, 1973.
She was born as
Amanda Lee Rogers, but later changed her name to Portia, a reference to the character Portia in Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice".
De Rossi grew up in Geelong, Australia, where she attended Geelong Grammar School. Her father, Barry Rogers, was a businessman, and her mother, Margaret Rogers, was a medical receptionist.
From an early age, de Rossi knew she wanted to be an actress. When she was 15, she landed her first professional acting gig, appearing in a TV commercial for a local pizza restaurant.
After finishing high school, de Rossi moved to Melbourne and began auditioning for TV and film roles. Her breakthrough came in 1994 when she landed a regular role on the Australian drama series "Sirens".
In 1995, de Rossi made her film debut in the Australian film "Sirens", directed by John Duigan. She then appeared in a string of Australian TV shows and films before setting her sights on Hollywood.
In 1997, de Rossi moved to Los Angeles and immediately started landing roles. She appeared in several TV shows, including "Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher", "Veronica's Closet", and "Ally McBeal".
De Rossi's breakthrough in Hollywood came when she landed the role of Nelle Porter on "Ally McBeal". She joined the show in 1998 and became a regular cast member for the final three seasons.
After "Ally McBeal", de Rossi appeared in several TV shows and films, including "Arrested Development", "Better Off Ted", and "Nip/Tuck".
In 2008, de Rossi married talk show host
Ellen DeGeneres, becoming the stepmother to DeGeneres' three children. The two are known for their activism, particularly for their work in animal rights.
De Rossi continued to act in the years following her marriage, appearing in shows like "Scandal" and "Santa Clarita Diet".
In 2020, de Rossi announced that she would be retiring from acting to focus on her art curation company, General Public. She remains an icon in the LGBTQ+ community and has been recognized for her work as an activist and actress.
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