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Portia Lee James DeGeneres, popularly known as her pseudonym Portia de Rossi, is a famous Australian-American model as well as a philanthropist and actor. Her surname was changed legally at age 15, adopting her preferred name "Portia," named after the Shakespearean character of 'The Merchant of Venice.' Portia says that she believes it is the bravest thing she's done. The struggle she had with her sexuality triggered her desire to change her name. Portia started her career in film, with a romantic-comedy drama called 'Sirens' where she appeared alongside Hugh Grant. Portia has also appeared in numerous American TV series and films like 'Too Something",' Nick Freno: licensed Teacher, "Arrested Development, as well as 'Better Off Ted.' She gained massive fame for playing the character of an Boston- based lawyer named "Nelle Porter" in the comedy-drama TV show titled "Ally McBeal. She was the comic relief for the show.



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