Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Celebrate Relationship Milestone in the UK

Ellen DeGeneres paid tribute to her wife Portia de Rossi as they marked a major anniversary, and also took the opportunity to debunk a rumor about their new home in England.

By Corinne Heller Dec 01, 2024 9:30 PMTags
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Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are celebrating a major anniversary as they navigate their new lives in the United Kingdom.

The former Ellen DeGeneres Show host shared a tribute to her wife Dec. 1 as they marked 20 years since the start of their romance.

"20 years ago today we began this relationship," Ellen wrote on Instagram, alongside a selfie of herself and Portia in the countryside, "not realizing what a long beautiful adventure this would be."

The comedian said the Ally McBeal alum, who she married in 2008, the "best thing that ever happened" in her life.

"You take care of me," Ellen wrote. "You help me see the good in everything. You help to guide me and pick me up when I feel off or down. You are a beautiful soul that I am so very grateful to have as a partner to navigate this crazy life with. My wife. My best friend. The love of my life. Thank you for being you and loving me."

The 66-year-old continued, "So happy we get to travel and explore the world together in the next 20 years, and looking forward to our first snowy Christmas."

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Ellen, who stepped away from Hollywood after ending The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2022, also took the opportunity to debunk a rumor about the new home in England that she and Portia, 51, had recently acquired.

"P.S. for those of you concerned," she wrote, "our UK farmhouse did NOT flood."

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Multiple outlets reported Nov. 20 that Ellen and the actress-turned-art-curator had moved to England and plan to sell their residence in Montecito, Calif.

The two were recently spotted visiting British host Jeremy Clarkson's pub The Farmer’s Dog, where they watched The Corrs perform an acoustic set and where Ellen debuted a new look.

Look back at her and Portia's road to romance...

Black Tie Date Night

Receiving the Carol Burnett Award at the 2020 Golden Globes, Ellen DeGeneres made sure to thank her "husband Mark" for being her rock.

"Thank you for supporting me through this crazy journey," she quipped as wife Portia de Rossi cracked up in the audience. "I know it wasn't easy for you or the kids. Rupert and Fiona, go to bed."

Ride or Die

The couple kicked off 2019 with a horse ride.

No. 1 Fan

Ahead of the premiere of Ellen's 2018 Netflix special Relatable, the duo took a sweet selfie to share with their fans.

Blazer Babes

The pair held hands as they headed to a taping of Jimmy Kimmel Live in 2018.

Love on Safari

In summer 2018, Ellen and Portia went to Tanzania for safari and proved their love is wild.

Gorilla Games

The couple made sure to smile for the cameras while on their Rwanda adventure in 2018.

Snuggle Time

Sharing a glimpse of their life at home, Ellen and Portia shared a sweet hug in their kitchen.

Vacation Vibes

In July 2017, the lovebirds went to Mallorca for a little rest and relaxation. 

Plus One

Portia was right by Ellen's side during the 2017 People's Choice Awards.

Love Birds

Ellen and Portia showed each other some love on Valentine's Day back in 2016.

Well Suited

It certainly suited the couple to match their outfits.

New Year, Same Love

In 2016, the longtime loves celebrated the new year in St. Barts.

Strike a Pose

Ellen made Portia laugh as they walked down the red carpet at 2015 GLAAD Media Awards.

That's My Girl

Ellen made sure Portia got her moment at the 2015 People's Choice Awards.

Red Carpet Pros

The pair shared a laugh at the Los Angeles premiere of ABC's TGIT line-up in 2014.

Marital Bliss

On Aug. 16, 2008, 30 close family and friends watched the couple say "I Do" in their Beverly Hills home. 

All Eyes On Them

In 2007, the couple posed together at the Emmys.

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