15 Famous Women Who Have Found Happiness (Or Not) With Partners 15+ Years Their Junior

6-Portia de Rossi & Ellen DeGeneres — 15-Year Age Gap

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi’s love story began in 2001 at a Rock the Vote concert. Portia, then 28, and Ellen, then 43, crossed paths, with Portia later admitting she was struck by Ellen’s coolness and charm. Despite their initial connection, Portia, not yet publicly out, hesitated due to Ellen’s fame as a prominent lesbian figure. They officially started dating in 2004, making their public debut at a Golden Globes afterparty in January 2005. Their engagement followed in May 2008, leading to a blissful marriage in August. Their enduring love has since made them a celebrated and admired couple in the public eye.