Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi – Together for 20 Years

A chance encounter backstage at a Rock the Vote concert forever changed the lives of Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi. Meeting in 2001, the pair began dating in 2004 and built a lasting bond. Ellen is an Emmy-winning comedian and talk show host, while Portia is acclaimed for her work on “Arrested Development” and “Ally McBeal.”

They tied the knot in 2008, shortly after California legalized same-gender marriage. They have no children but are passionate about animal rights and philanthropy. In 2024, the couple celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary alongside the release of Ellen’s latest Netflix comedy special, proving love and laughter are central to their lives.