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Portia Lee James DeGeneres (also also known as Portia de Rossi) is a well-known Australian and American actress, model, and an philanthropist. She legally changed her surname at age 15, adopting her preferred name 'Portia' after the Shakespearean character of 'The Merchant of Venice.' Portia thinks that this was the most courageous thing she has ever done and claimed that the desire to change her name was triggered by her inner conflict over her sexuality. Portia was first introduced to film with a romantic comedy drama called 'Sirens' where she co-starred with Hugh Grant. She also has acted in a variety of American television movies and series like 'Too Something",' Nick Freno The Licensed Teacher, 'Arrested Development,' and 'Better Off Ted. The actress gained huge popularity for the role of an Bostonlocated lawyer "Nelle" Porter in a comedy-drama TV show titled "Ally McBeal. Her character was the main comic relief in the drama.



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