Ellen DeGeneres Has the Sweetest Message for Portia de Rossi on Their Ninth Wedding Anniversary

Hollywood couple got married in front of just 30 close family and friends back in 2008

By Mike Vulpo Aug 16, 2017 10:12 PM
| Updated Aug 16, 2017 10:12 PM
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Ellen DeGeneres is ready to celebrate her greatest love of all today!

While preparing for a new season of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the talk-show host couldn't help but mark her nine-year wedding anniversary to Portia de Rossi on social media.

In her latest Instagram post, Ellen shared a photo from the couple's wedding day with a special message to her leading lady.

"@PortiadeRossi and I got married 9 years ago today," she wrote to her followers. "Being her wife is the greatest thing I am."

As fans may recall, the couple said "I Do" in front of 30 close friend and family members back on August 16, 2008. Motivational speaker Wayne Dyer led the ceremony as the blushing brides wore Zac Posen and swapped rings from Neil Lane.

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Ever since that romantic day, the couple has never failed to disappoint on red carpets together.

And while they keep their relationship relatively private on social media, we can't help but remember the few times they decided to share cute selfies of each other online.

In honor of the couple's anniversary, we decided to compile just a few of their cute photos together in our gallery below.

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.

Here's too many more years filled with health and happiness.