Ellen DeGeneres Celebrates Portia’s Birthday: Loving Tribute

Ellen DeGeneres, the former Ellen Show comedian publicly shouted out her love and admiration for her wife Portia de Rossi in a touching birthday tribute shared on social media. While she fell from grace over allegations of being an unpleasant boss, thousands of people still adore Ellen. Additionally, their successful same-sex marriage shines like a beacon for those in the LGBTQ community. 

Ellen Degeneres’s Sweet Tribute to Portia de Rossi

The post by the comedian who moved to the UK, rumored to have been sparked by the election of Donald Trump, quickly garnered thousands of likes and comments. In it, Ellen featured a heartfelt message celebrating de Rossi’s brilliance, beauty, humor, and adventurous spirit.

The caption on Instagram read simply, “Happy birthday to my brilliant beautiful hilarious adventurous wife. I think you’re terrific.”

Revealing her affection and love for Portia de Rossi comes as they previously faced rumors of flooding in the Cotswold area and their return Stateside. However, her return was probably tied to her Netflix commitments. Either way, De Rossi was at her side.

Ellen DeGeneres And Portia Navigate Changes Together

This public declaration of affection comes amidst a period of transition for the couple. Relocating is never easy, no matter how big your bank account might be. And, relocating to another country can be particularly stressful. Clearly, a strong and supportive partner can make all the difference.

The last time that Ellen DeGeneres paid tribute to Portia de Rossi came on their wedding anniversary in August last year during filming for Netflix. When they tied the knot in 2008. it wasn’t as common as it is now to come out. So, whether people enjoy the humor of the prominent former talk show host and comedian or not, they remain a couple who are admired for their commitment.

Fans React In The Comments

When fans saw the couple in the accompanying photo, they looked so relaxed with each other. And, there’s no denying that De Rossi, an accomplished actress known for her roles in popular television shows like Ally McBeal and Arrested Development, is a loving partner.

Here are some reactions to the sweet birthday post by Ellen DeGeneres:

• Happy birthday Portia❤️, you both look great and happy.
• Be happy, enjoy your lives, you guys are terrific!
• Thank you guys for representing a great couple for us in the gay community and showing real love. You two show real love and the beauty of the LGBT ️‍ community. I miss you and your show so very much Ellen but I’m glad you get to spend more time with your wife.

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