Ellen DeGeneres marked her 18th wedding anniversary with Portia de Rossi by sharing a heartfelt message on social media, expressing gratitude for their enduring partnership. DeGeneres posted a photo of the couple outdoors, linking arms and smiling, with the caption, "Happy anniversary to my favorite person in the entire world. I can't believe how lucky I am that I get to spend the rest of my life with you. What an adventure we are having!!"
Friends and fans, including Kris Jenner, offered congratulations in the comments section. DeGeneres and de Rossi first met in 2001, with their paths crossing again three years later. They confirmed their relationship in 2005, appearing together publicly for the first time at a Golden Globes after-party. DeGeneres has previously spoken about the significance of their public debut, noting it was a "big deal" for de Rossi to be seen with her.
The couple announced their engagement in 2008 and married later that year in an intimate ceremony at their Beverly Hills home. DeGeneres has often spoken about the depth of their bond, telling People in 2016, "Portia and I constantly say to each other, 'We are so lucky.' Sometimes it's lying in bed at night before I go to sleep, and I just say thank you to whatever, whoever is out there."
In February 2023, it was reported that the couple renewed their vows, with Kris Jenner officiating the ceremony. This milestone comes after a period of significant life changes for the couple. Following the re-election of Donald Trump in November 2024, they relocated from the United States to the Cotswolds region in the UK. Their initial property experienced flooding issues, prompting a move to a different home. Despite reports of a potential return to the U.S. or spending part of the year in a newly purchased Montecito property, sources have indicated they still plan to primarily reside in the UK.
DeGeneres's personal life has also seen public attention in recent years, including the end of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" in 2022 after nearly two decades on air, following a controversy regarding the show's workplace environment. She has since expressed that the difficult period led to personal growth and learning. DeGeneres is also set to reprise her role as Dory in an upcoming short film, marking a return to voice acting for the character she previously portrayed in "Finding Nemo" and "Finding Dory."