Portia de Rossi, born Amanda Lee Rogers on January 31, 1973, is an Australian-American actress, model, and philanthropist. She is widely recognized for her role as lawyer Nelle Porter on the television series Ally McBeal, for which she received a Screen Actors Guild Award, and as Lindsay Bluth Fünke on the sitcom Arrested Development. De Rossi has also made notable appearances as Elizabeth North on the political thriller series Scandal, as well as roles in Nip/Tuck and Better Off Ted. beyond her acting career, she is known as the founder and CEO of the art company General Public.

Aside from her professional achievements, Portia de Rossi is married to comedian, actress, and television host Ellen DeGeneres. Her work in the entertainment industry has been influential, and she continues to be a prominent figure both in her artistic ventures and philanthropic efforts.