Portia de
Portia Lee James DeGeneres (also called Portia de Rossi) is a popular Australian as well as an American actor, model and an philanthropist. She legally changed her name in the year fifteen, choosing her name from the Shakespearean The Merchant of Venice', and then adopting the Italian title 'de Rossi', which she thought was elegant. Portia states that she believes it's the most brave thing that she's done. It was her struggle with sexuality drove her to switch names. Portia began her career in the film industry with a romantic comedy drama titled 'Sirens' where she co-starred with Hugh Grant. She also has acted in a variety of American television movies and series like 'Too Something",' 'Nick Freno The Licensed Teacher as well as 'Arrested Development,' and 'Better Off Ted. Her character gained immense fame for playing the character of a Bostonlocated lawyer "Nelle Porter" on a comedy drama TV series titled "Ally McBeal.' Her character provided the main comic relief in the series.



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