Portia de Rossi

"There's a fine line between being private and being ashamed."

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Source: Portia de Rossi (2010). “Unbearable Lightness: A Story of Loss and Gain”, p.256, Simon and Schuster

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Portia de Rossi

Portia de Rossi

Actress

Portia de Rossi is an Australian-American actress and advocate known for her roles in 'Ally McBeal' and 'Arrested Development', as well as her activism for LGBTQ+ rights.

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