Portia de Rossi is an Australian-American actress, model, and philanthropist, born on January 31, 1973, in Horsham, Victoria, Australia. She gained fame for her roles in popular television series such as Ally McBeal, where she played the character Nelle Porter, and Arrested Development, where she portrayed Lindsay Bluth Fünke. In addition to her acting career, de Rossi is known for her advocacy work, particularly in support of LGBTQ+ rights and mental health awareness. She is married to talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, and the couple has been active in various charitable endeavors together.