Portia de Rossi
Born in 1973
Biography
Memoir
Portia Lee James DeGeneres , professionally known as Portia de Rossi, is an Australian actress who gained fame for her roles in popular TV series.
She portrayed lawyer Nelle Porter on Ally McBeal and Lindsay Bluth Fünke on Arrested Development.
De Rossi also starred as Veronica Palmer in the ABC sitcom Better Off Ted.
Her memoir, Unbearable Lightness, details her struggles with anorexia and coming to terms with her sexuality.
The book received mixed reviews but was praised for its honesty.
De Rossi is married to comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, and her journey to self-acceptance has made her an icon in the LGBTQ+ community.
