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Portia Lee James DeGeneres is an American-born model and actor who goes by the pseudonym Portia de Rossi. She legally changed her name when she was 15, taking the name of 'Portia' which comes from the Shakespearean production 'The Merchant of Venice' and adopting the Italian title 'de Rossi' which she considered to be elegant. Portia claims that this is the most courageous decision she's ever made. It was her struggle with sexuality drove her to change her name. Portia has made her debut in the film industry with the romantic-comedy drama movie "Sirens," in which she starred alongside Hugh Grant. Portia also played a role in several American TV shows and films like Too Something, Nick Freno, Licensed Teacher, Arrested Development, as well as, Better Off Ted. She made her name for herself with her portrayal in a Boston-based lawyer, called Nelle Porter in a drama series on TV called Ally McBeal. Her character was the show's primary comedy relief. Portia Portia Portia

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