Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are marking a remarkable milestone: two decades of love and partnership. The couple, who recently relocated from California to a picturesque farmhouse in England’s Cotswolds, celebrated their 20th anniversary with a touching tribute on social media.
Ellen, 66, took to Instagram on December 1 to share a heartfelt post, accompanied by a cozy selfie of the pair at their countryside retreat. Reflecting on their journey together, Ellen expressed gratitude for their enduring bond and the adventures yet to come.
“Twenty years ago today, we began this relationship not realizing what a long beautiful adventure it would be,” Ellen wrote. “You are the best thing that ever happened in my life. You take care of me. You help me see the good in everything. You help to guide me and pick me up when I feel off or down.”
She continued, “You are a beautiful soul that I am so very grateful to have as a partner to navigate this crazy life with. My wife. My best friend. The love of my life. Thank you for being you and loving me. So happy we get to travel and explore the world together in the next 20 years, and looking forward to our first snowy Christmas.”
Adding her signature humor, Ellen reassured fans about their new home amid recent storms in the UK. “P.S. for those of you concerned, our UK farmhouse did NOT flood,” she quipped, referencing the heavy rains brought by Storm Bert.
While Ellen shared her sentiments publicly, Portia, 51, maintained her typically low profile on social media. Her most recent Instagram post, a birthday tribute to Ellen shared in January, hints at her deep affection for her wife. Though she didn’t post about the anniversary, it’s clear Portia shares Ellen’s excitement as they celebrate this special moment.
A Love Story Two Decades in the Making
Ellen and Portia’s love story began in 2001 when they met backstage at a concert. For Portia, it was a life-changing encounter. “I remember thinking she [Ellen] was the coolest, most fascinating, beautiful, funniest person I’d ever met,” Portia told People.
However, their romance didn’t bloom right away. At the time, Portia was not publicly out and was navigating her own journey with her sexuality. “I wasn’t comfortable with my sexuality,” she admitted. “I just knew being with her would be a big thing for me, so we didn’t get together for about three years.”
It wasn’t until 2004 that fate brought them back together. At VH1’s Big in ’04 Awards, they reunited, and everything changed. “We saw each other and started talking, and that was it,” Ellen recalled. Portia shared her feelings, opening up about how she’d been thinking about Ellen for years. “It surprised me,” Ellen said. “It was a big deal for her to be seen with me.”
Looking Forward to the Future
Two decades later, Ellen and Portia continue to thrive as a couple, embracing new adventures in their idyllic English home. With plans to travel and explore the world together, their love story is a testament to perseverance, growth, and the beauty of finding a lifelong partner.
