Ellen & Portia In Elle Decor

Elle Decor has published a 17-photo look at the California ranch of Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi.

Portia Sends A Birthday Wish To Her Wife

No Same-Sex Couples For DWTS

The producers of Dancing With The Stars have decided that "America isn't quite ready" to see a same-sex couple compete on the show. The decision comes after Portia de Rossi declined an invitation to be the show's first contestant to dance in a same-sex pair.

"If Portia had agreed then this would have been a done deal," an ABC insider tells me. "She was the only star that could have pulled this off without completely offending the program's conservative viewers." But since the 'Arrested Development' beauty has rejected their offer, producers have decided to wait a few years and "not rush into creating a same-sex dancing couple just to get attention and publicity." The show has a soft spot for stunt casting -- Kate Gosselin, Florence Henderson, Bristol Palin, anyone? -- but isn't yet ready to invite on a same-sex couple. The last time a contestant did anything remotely gay -- Margaret Cho's rainbow dress -- she was promptly dumped by viewers.

Last week the same-sex couple on Israel's version of the show was eliminated.

Will Portia Same-Sex Dance On DWTS?

This morning Ryan Seacrest had a surprise for Mrs. Portia DeGeneres during a radio interview, announcing that she was under consideration to be Dancing With The Stars' first same-sex contestant.

"They're planning to feature a same-sex couple. You're at the top of the list," Ryan told her. "Goodness, you really do break news," Porita replied startled. But she didn't pass. "I'm not gonna pass, let me think about it," she told him. "I used to be a ballet dancer, it's not completely a pass. You never know."

This week a same-sex couple debuted as contestants on Israel's version of the show. Producers at the American version are reportedly monitoring the reaction of the Israeli public very closely.

Portia de Rossi On Coming Out

Mrs. Portia DeGeneres appeared on Oprah yesterday to talk about her struggle to come out. "The best possible response is, 'So What?'"

Poll: Mothers Trust Ellen & Portia

Readers of the site Parent Dish would rather leave their kids in the care of Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi than any other celebrities.

Ellen and Portia received 31 percent of the vote, nine points above runner-up Jennifer Aniston, followed by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, Rachel Ray, and Oprah Winfrey. Alias star Jennifer Garner was named the best mother, taking 37 percent of the vote, 11 points above tied runners-up Michelle Obama and Reese Witherspoon, with Gwen Stefani and Angelina Jolie trailing in the single digits.

Voters also rated Courtney Love as "worst celebrity mom", but no criteria was offered for that judgment.

Daily Ungrumble

Better Off Ted, starring Mrs. Ellen DeGeneres, is high-larious. Funniest show I've seen in ages. It's up against American Idol and therefore probably doomed to a single season, but check it out while you can.

Portia Apologizes For Marrying Ellen

Portia de Rossi: EPIC WIN.

Ellen Interviews Portia de Rossi: "She Also Happens To Be My Wife"

How many millions in marriage equality ads is this interview worth?

More Great Marriage Equality Press From Ellen DeGeneres

On yesterday's show, Ellen DeGeneres played this lovely behind-the-scene clip of her wedding to Portia de Rossi, once again providing the nation and the movement with invaluable PR for marriage equality. To my mind, Ellen's gentle, matter of fact discussions of her marriage may be more effective than all the fundraising to fight Proposition 8.

(Via - Towleroad)

A Message From Mrs. DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres posted this cute message on her site today. Almost a thousand commenters have chimed in with well wishes already.(Via - Towleroad)

The Best Press Possible

To my mind, the upcoming cover story about Ellen's wedding in People is the best of possible PR for the No On 8 campaign. Ellen DeGeneres is the most beloved person on TV, bigger than Oprah, and this joyous shot will go miles to convince those undecideds. Brilliant timing, truly.

DeGeneres-De Rossi

Hitched and with a fuzzy paparazzi pic for the full Hollywood effect.

Chat show host Ellen DeGeneres and actress Portia de Rossi are married following an intimate ceremony in the grounds of their LA home. Fewer than 20 of the couple's family and friends gathered at sunset for the civil service ceremony but the event attracted a swarm of press anxious to get a glimpse of the lesbian couple. As they posed for official photographers, the loved-up pair were clearly enjoying their big day.

Former comic and sitcom star DeGeneres wore a loose-fitting white chiffon shirt, white waistcoast and trousers while de Rossi wore a cream and pale pink halterneck dress by designer Zac Posen. The couple have been dating since December 2004 and DeGeneres announced her plans to wed her lover on her chat show in May.

I hope some better photos become available. It's great press for the No On 8 campaign.