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Portia Lee James DeGeneres (also called Portia de Rossi) is a known Australian and American actress, model and an philanthropist. She legally changed her name at age 15, taking the title 'Portia', derived from the Shakespearean The Merchant of Venice' and adopting the Italian designation 'de-Rosi' that she believed to be beautiful. Portia claims that it is the bravest thing that she's done. The struggle she had with her sexuality spurred her to change her name. Her career in the film industry began when she starred in the romantic comedy film "Sirens. She was in the film with Hugh Grant. Portia has appeared in a variety of American TV films, including 'Too Something', 'Nick Freno's Licensed Teacher', Arrested Development', and Better Off Ted.



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