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Portia de Rossi Falls For Ellen DeGeneres at First Sight

Having been married to Ellen DeGeneres since August last year, it wasn't until Monday, November 9 during an appearance on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" that Portia de Rossi acknowledged she fell in love with the openly gay talk show host at first sight. "It took me three years to actually tell her how I felt about her, because I was on 'Ally McBeal' at that time and I was not living as an openly gay person," she recalled. "I was closeted and very, very afraid that if I talked about being gay it would be the end of my career. So I wasn't about to then date the most famous lesbian in the world."

"Over those three years, we saw each other at parties or various things, but the one time that was the most significant was at a photo shoot," she continued telling her story. "I just walked over to say hello to her and I couldn't believe it, but she turned around and it was like an arrow was shot through my heart. I was weak at the knees and I was overwhelmed with how I felt. But then it took me about 10 months to get the courage up to do something about it."

Preview: Portia de Rossi on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'

Ellen DeGeneres will bring a special guest to her show on Monday, March 16, her own wife. Portia de Rossi has taped an episode of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" on Thursday, March 12 at the WB lot in Burbank, California and even had a rehearsal of the interview with Ellen prior to that.

"In a meeting talking about Portia's appearance on the show Monday I'm told I'll learn something about her that she's never told me," Ellen said, giving a preview about the episode. Among the things that they talk about is "married life", pregnancy and Portia's new TV show "Better Off Ted" which premieres on ABC Wednesday, March 18.

'Bones', 'Grey's Anatomy' Nominated for 23rd Genesis Awards

Genesis Awards continue to hand out honors for entertainment media that put animal protection issues on the spotlight. This includes TV series, feature movie, local news and printed publications that make up 19 categories. In the TV and movie nominees, spotted are "Bones", "Grey's Anatomy", "Marley & Me" and "Bolt".

The 23rd year is dedicated to support the end of Canadian seal hunt, and the Wyler Award is given to Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi. "Ellen and Portia stand up for their beliefs, and they have had a major impact in spreading the message about animal protection," said Wayne Pacelle, CEO of the Humane Society of the U.S.

Top 10 Most Shocking Celebrity Stories of 2008

Hollywood celebrities are hardly separated from spotlight, love, money, sex, and scandal. Just like adding ingredients and spices to cook the perfect dish, blending those components into dough will create interesting and sold out headlines, which many times people find shocking yet entertaining to read and follow. Looking back to the year 2008, AceShowbiz presents its readers the Top 10 Most Shocking Celebrity Stories that have happened throughout the past 12 months.

#10 Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's Lesbian Wedding

Ellen DeGeneres Debuts Wedding Video and Pics on Talk Show, the Footage

Still feeling the marital bliss, Ellen DeGeneres has on Tuesday, September 9 aired the video and some pictures of her wedding during her talk show, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." The over 7 minutes footage, set to the Joshua Radin tune "Today," chronicles the before, during and after of her home wedding to Portia de Rossi.

It, moreover, shows the lesbian couple posing together and interviewing their family members about their wedding. In addition to the wedding pics and video, Ellen also released "Ellen and Portia's Wedding Song" on her official website, which was penned and sung by her brother, former Daily Show correspondent Vance DeGeneres.

Newlyweds Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Talk of Having Kids

It was just last weekend that Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi made their union official in a private nuptials, but the couple have talked about having kids already. Discussing on the option, they openly share their story and hope to People magazine in its latest issue, which features their wedding album and exclusive interview with them.

Considering to have children to form a family, Portia admitted that she and Ellen "go back and forth" with the thought. "I don't know if it's our immediate future. It's something we talk about every few months," she revealed further.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's Exclusive Wedding Pics and Interview on People

The wedding bliss is still all over Ellen DeGeneres and her bride Portia de Rossi. The newlyweds might hide their weekend wedding from the public, but they do share the very details of their nuptials to People magazine. Greater than that, they have an exclusive interview with the weekly publication and also share the most intimate moment of their wedding in form of wedding album.

In the cover of its new issue People features Ellen and Portia, all smile, wearing their matching Zac Posen wedding outfits. The pic is accompanied with a headline that read "Exclusive Photos and Interview. Ellen and Portia's Wedding! The rings, the cake, the flowers! All the details from their emotional and intimate at-home ceremony."

Celeb Friends Send Congrats for Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi

The wedding of Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi was a private one but that didn't prevent it from media coverage, prompting many celebrity friends of them to offer their congratulations for the newlyweds. Joshua Radin, who was invited to the wedding by Ellen in a bid to surprise Portia, opened up about his feeling of singing in wedding for the first time ever.

The singer-songwriter told People, "I cannot imagine topping that experience. I've never played a wedding before, and I probably won't again until it's my own." During the nuptials, he performed acoustic renditions of several new tracks and also sang the ballad "They Bring Me To You."

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Wed, the Details

It's official, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have tied the knot at their home in Beverly Hills, California, on Saturday night, August 16. A spokesperson for both DeGeneres and Portia exclusively told People later that day, "Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi were married tonight in an intimate ceremony at their home in Los Angeles." Adding another celebrity wedding to the books for the year 2008, the same sex couple exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony attended by about 20 guests that included their mothers Betty and Margaret Rogers.

The newlyweds wore ensembles by Zac Posen and traded rings by Neil Lane, People reports. Portia, 35, wore a backless, light pink dress and her hair was pulled up loosely. DeGeneres, 50, on the other hand, wore white pants, a button-up shirt and a vest. L.A. florist Mark's Garden helped with the decoration.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's Wedding Preparation Begun, the Details

Rumors on their wedding have been all over the news media, with the latest claimed that Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are planning to tie the knot this weekend in a low key ceremony in California with only a few close friends and family being invited. Hot on the heels of the claim, E! News has just outed details of the pair's wedding preparation.

In a post on its site, dated August 15, E! News reported that the lesbian couple would likely to hold their wedding at the home they currently share in Beverly Hills. The activities have been hectic in the mansion, E! claimed.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Getting Married This Weekend in California

After weeks of chatter and speculation, it seems that the much speculated wedding of Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi will finally come to fruition. Confirmation on that seems to have been accepted by a new report on US Weekly which claimed the lesbian couple are planning to tie the knot this weekend in California.

Contrary to tabloid and Internet reports, the pair won't have a star-studded ceremony. They will instead hold an intimate wedding, inviting a few close friends and family. The exact date and wedding venue are not mentioned though.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi to Marry in Palm Springs in October

The date has been set and coming next is the wedding venue. Internet reports are abuzz that Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are planning to marry at California's Riviera Resort and Spa in Palm Springs once the renovations are finished later this year.

The New York Post broke the news and quoted a source as saying, "They didn't sign the contract yet, but they're working out the final details and security. The hotel is doing $70 million in renovations that will be done in October." The source furthermore revealed that Ellen and Portia "said they wanted to have the ceremony in the tropical gardens, by the pool and the reception in the grand ballroom. They will also close a significant portion of the hotel, so it looks like it will be a big occasion!"

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Revealed Wedding Guests List and Wish of Gift

They have set the date but won't share it with the press. It was fortunate though that same-sex couple Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi finally have a change of mind and are kind enough to spill the beans on their wedding guests list and the gift they want for the big day.

Opened up about the people who're invited into her upcoming wedding, Ellen simply said "Lots of people." She went on adding, "It's getting bigger and bigger by the day. Would you like to come?" Portia then interrupted, telling Access Hollywood at the Daytime Emmys on Friday, June 20, "She keeps inviting people."

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Have Set Their Wedding Date, Passing on a Prenup

Winning the Best Talk Show Host award at the 35th annual Daytime Emmy Awards on Friday, June 20, apparently put Ellen DeGeneres on her best mood ever. To the press, backstage of the festive, the talk show host openly revealed that she and partner Portia de Rossi have set a wedding date.

Ellen was one of the Hollywood lesbian celebs who positively responded to the California Supreme Court's dismissal of the state's ban on gay marriage last month. In the wake of the official dismissal, she announced publicly during the taping of her "Ellen DeGeneres Show" her plan to wed longtime lesbian lover Portia.

Ellen DeGeneres Plans Pre-Wedding Trip to Aussie to Meet Portia de Rossi's Grandmother

Already made public her plans to wed actress girlfriend Portia de Rossi, Ellen DeGeneres reportedly is planning a pre-wedding trip to Australia to meet Portia's family. Is hoping to travel to Portia's native country, Ellen actually wants to pay a visit to her grandmother who won't be able to travel to the U.S. for their upcoming wedding.

"I've met Portia's mother and her cousins, and I mentioned last night that we should go (to Australia) for Christmas. I can't wait to get there," Ellen was quoted as saying. "I'd like to get the show there. I'm going to push hard to make that happen."

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi to Wed at President Bush's Texas Ranch

Ellen DeGeneres arguably is a lucky lesbian. The talk show host would possibly hold her planned nuptials to longtime girlfriend Portia de Rossi at President Bush's Crawford, Texas ranch as the first daughter Jenna Hager offered her family's ranch for her to be used as a wedding location.

Jenna wed Henry Chase Hager at a private ceremony on May 10, 2008 at her parents' Prairie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas. Showed up with her mother Laura Bush for a taping for Ellen's show Thursday, May 22, Jenna discussed a number of issues, one of which was her recent wedding.

Ellen DeGeneres Announced Plans to Marry Lesbian Lover Portia de Rossi During Talk Show

The community reacts and Ellen DeGeneres maybe is the fastest. The talk show host announced publicly, during the taping of her "Ellen DeGeneres Show" Thursday night, May 15, her plan to wed longtime lesbian lover Portia de Rossi soon after telling the audience that the California Supreme Court has just turned down its ban on gay marriage.

Portia was among the audience on the show when Ellen surprised everyone with the announcement. The same-sex couple got a huge standing ovation from the audience over their wedding plans, TMZ reports.

Portia de Rossi Paid Tribute to Murdered Homosexual in New PSA TV Ad

Showing her tribute to murdered homosexual Lawrence King, Portia de Rossi is following in the footstep of her same-sex partner Ellen DeGeneres who's been outspoken to stop hate towards gays by signing to star in a new public service announcement TV ad. The PSA came just days after Ellen tearfully honored the gay teen, claimed she was deeply affected by the murder of King during an emotional outburst on her TV show last month.

King, 15, was shot in the head at his Oxnard, California, junior high school back on February 12 reportedly for being a homosexual. Fellow classmate Brandon McInerney, 14, has been charged with the killing. Days before he was murdered, King had apparently asked McInerney to be his valentine.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Are Still Very Much Together

Not true. Recent reports on Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have split are false.

A publicist for the talk show host has put to rest those false reports and has confirmed that the same-sex couple is still very much together.

Ellen Degeneres and Lesbian Partner Portia de Rossi Have Split?!

New rumors surface by the hour that Ellen DeGeneres and her lesbian partner Portia de Rossi have split.

Gossip site dlisted.com brought the report to public, quoted a source as saying the pair's 15 year age difference is having an effect.

Portia de Rossi Goes Lesbian on "Nip/Tuck"

A lesbian in real life, Portia de Rossi will surely play her best in the upcoming fifth season of FX's "Nip/Tuck."

The Australian actress, who is best known for her role as lawyer Nelle Porter on the television series "Ally McBeal," will join the cast of the drama, portraying a manipulative lesbian mom whose teen daughter wants to have plastic surgery.

Are Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi to Get Married in June?

We'll probably hear the wedding bell rings soon in the near future as Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are reportedly getting married this summer.

"Portia demanded that Ellen marry her. After lots of talk and plenty of hints, Portia finally confronted Ellen right after the Oscars about making a commitment," the National Enquirer quoted a source as saying.

Ellen Degeneres or Portia De Rossi? Which One of Them Will Carry A Baby?

Ellen DeGeneres or Portia De Rossi? Can you please help them decide which one of them should carry a baby as the same-sex couple is planning to start a family?

The talk show host revealed during a recent interview with fashion magazine W that she and Portia are planning on starting a family, but have yet come to the decision on which one of them will carry the baby.

Ellen DeGeneres Just Wouldn't Feel Comfortable in A Dress

Don't you dare to misinterpret her. Ellen DeGeneres, who is famous for always wearing trousers/pants, reveals she does like fashion. In an interview with fashion magazine W, the talk show host revealed that people usually think she hates fashion because she doesn't like wearing dresses.

"Whenever [girlfriend Portia De Rossi] and I are on the red carpet, they're yelling out for her to tell them what she's wearing. But nobody cares [about what I'm wearing] because I have a suit on, even if it's a Gucci suit," said DeGeneres to the magazine adding, "That to me is frustrating, because I put effort into getting ready too. But I guess it's not as important, and I'm not as dressed up somehow."

The Wedding Bell Rings for Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi

They're not the first same sex couple to walk down the aisle. Though so, their wedding will surely be one of that making the headlines. Ellen DeGeneres and partner Portia de Rossi are currently planning a summer wedding.

DeGeneres and Rossi have been together for nearly two years and now they're ready to tie the knot, which reportedly will take place in June next year in their new home in Montecito, a Spanish-style villa. Per The Enquirer, "They're going to have a late afternoon outdoor wedding, possibly catered by Portia's favorite hotel, the San Ysidro Ranch."

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Experienced Car Crash

A car incident hit talk-show queen Ellen DeGeneres and her actress girlfriend Portia de Rossi on Friday, September 1, but fortunately the twosome only experienced minor injuries.

Taking place on Sunset Boulevard just before 4 pm, the car DeGeneres and Rossi rode on, a 2006 Porsche Carrera, experienced a collision when it stopped at a light in front of a Buick carrying paparazzi in pursuit of a shot. During the time, another Porsche suddenly ran fast behind them then slammed into the back of the Buick, creating a domino effect which thus hit DeGeneres' vehicle.

DeGeneres Gets Wedding Ring from de Rossi

Portia de Rossi has shown willingness to propose her commedian lover, Ellen DeGeneres, by performing a Tiffany wedding band and giving her a wedding ring on her 47th Birthday last January 26, 2005.

Though have signified each other commitment, both of them, however, won't held any ceremony to celebrate their "engagement" due to the reason that gay marriage has not been legalized in California and that they're longing for an official recognition.