Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi: Photos of the Couple

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January 25, 2024 11:32AM EST
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Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have been going strong for over a decade. See their best couple pics right here!

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are such a cute couple. The pair have been dating since 2004, after first meeting at a party back in 2000. They wed in August 2008 after California overturned the same-sex marriage ban. The wedding took place at their Beverly Hills, home, where they live with their four dogs and three cats.

Ellen became one of the most prominent members of the LGBTQ community when she came out as a lesbian in a 1998 episode of her show. Before Portia, she was in high-profile relationships with the late actress Anne Heche and photographer Alexandra Hedison.

Over the years, Ellen and Portia have made quite a few red carpet appearances. Ready for more photos of the couple? See all their best photos right here.

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Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi in 2018

Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi in 2018
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Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres looked excited to arrive for an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! in Los Angeles on Dec. 10, 2018. Portia had her hair shaved on the side in a cool undercut while Ellen donned skinny jeans and a blazer.

January 23, 2023, 3:17PM
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Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi in 2017

Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi in 2017
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Portia de Rossi was so cute during an LA walk with Ellen DeGeneres on Dec. 16, 2017. She donned a cream blouse with a black bow, which she paired with charcoal trouser shorts, opaque tights, and slouchy boots. Ellen looked great in a dark denim button-up with the sleeves rolled up.

January 23, 2023, 3:18PM
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Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi in Santa Barbara

Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi in Santa Barbara
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Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi were all smiles during a walk around Santa Barbara in Oct. 2022. They held hands during the brisk fall stroll. Ellen looked comfy in cargo khakis and a grey tee while Portia rocked a blue striped poncho and suede boots.

October 18, 2022, 12:14PM
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Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi Hold Hands

Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi Hold Hands
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Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi were full of laughs during a stroll around Santa Barbara in 2022. They’ve made the posh enclave of Montecito, California their home.

October 18, 2022, 12:14PM
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Portia de Rossi & Ellen DeGeneres at the 2017 People’s Choice Awards

Portia de Rossi & Ellen DeGeneres at the 2017 People’s Choice Awards
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Portia de Rossi put her arm around Ellen DeGeneres during the 43rd Annual People’s Choice Awards on Jan. 18, 2017. She wore a white and grey blouse with a train while Ellen was in a cool velvet jacket.

January 23, 2023, 3:18PM
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Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi at the London Premiere of ‘Finding Dory’

Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi at the London Premiere of ‘Finding Dory’
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Ellen Degeneres and Portia De Rossi really made a splash during the European Premiere of Finding Dory at London’s Leicester Square on Jul. 10, 2016. Ellen’s floral jacket was so fun and Portia carried a cute plushie of her wife’s character.

January 23, 2023, 3:18PM
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Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi at the LA Premiere of ‘Finding Dory’

Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi at the LA Premiere of ‘Finding Dory’
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Ellen DeGeneres was all smiles during the LA premiere of Finding Dory on Jun. 8, 2016. Her wife Portia de Rossi was super elegant in a black and white dress with bold shapes on it.

January 23, 2023, 3:18PM
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Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi at Saint Laurent

Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi at Saint Laurent
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Portia de Rossi was totally boho chic during Saint Laurant’s fashion show at the Hollywood Palladium. She wore a red velvet vest while wife Ellen DeGeneres donned a letterman jacket and distressed jeans.

January 23, 2023, 3:18PM
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Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi at the 2016 People’s Choice Awards

Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi at the 2016 People’s Choice Awards
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Portia de Rossi looked proud of wife Ellen DeGeneres as she showed off her People’s Choice Awards during the 2016 ceremony. She took home the trophies for favorite daytime TV host and favorite humanitarian.

January 23, 2023, 3:18PM
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Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi at the 2015 GLAAD Media Awards

Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi at the 2015 GLAAD Media Awards
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Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres were so glam during the 2015 GLAAD Media Awards on Mar. 21. Portia wore a beautiful black gown while Ellen rocked an olive suit with a navy shirt.

January 23, 2023, 3:17PM
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Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi at the 2015 People’s Choice Awards

Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi at the 2015 People’s Choice Awards
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Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi looked great during the 2015 People’s Choice Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 7. Ellen rocked an all-white look while Portia donned a royal blue jumpsuit with a plunging neckline.

January 23, 2023, 3:17PM
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Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi at the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi at the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
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Portia de Rossi glowed in a high-necked cream dress during the Vanity Fair Oscar part on Mar. 2, 2014. Ellen was the perfect contrast to her long in a shimmering black jacket, jeans, and sneakers.

January 23, 2023, 3:17PM
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Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi in 2013

Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi in 2013
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Ellen DeGeneres wrapped her arm around wife Portia de Rossi during the second annual Saving SPOT! Benefit in Los Angeles on Oct. 13, 2013.  Saving SPOT! is a non-profit dedicated to rescuing dogs from high-risk environments and providing them with caring owners.

January 23, 2023, 3:17PM
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Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi at the Season 4 Premiere of ‘Arrested Development’

Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi at the Season 4 Premiere of ‘Arrested Development’
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Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi held hands during the premiere of Arrested Development‘s fourth season on Apr. 29, 2013. Portia was stunning in a shiny black dress with sheer cut-outs on the side.

January 23, 2023, 3:17PM