America’s Most Captivating Couples 2009, Part I
Beverly Hills, California
Portia, 36, Actress
Ellen, 51, Comedienne, Talk show host
Married in 2008, Ellen and Portia have inspired us with their public relationship and celesbian chic. Their tabloid-worthy marriage and vocal opposition to California’s Prop. 8 caught our attention last year, and we just couldn’t resist giving them a second run as one of our most captivating couples. “We’ve both changed and grown, and we just feel like, ‘Oh, okay, this is completion,'” said the daytime talk show host of their decision to marry. Despite the struggle with California’s same-sex marriage laws, and the liminal state of their legal union, the two are still beaming. And Portia’s three-carat pink diamond ring certainly gave Ellen points in the romance department. Vegan animal lovers, they live with three cats and two dogs. Says Ellen on the Prop. 8 legal
battles, “I’m begging you. I can’t return the wedding gifts—I love my new toaster.”
Between new friends and familiar favorites, choosing the most delightful duos of 2009 was no easy task. But our hard work paid off and here we present part 1 of this year’s most captivating couples! Look for more couples in the March issue!
Heather & Jen
New York, New York
Heather, 31, Special Ed Teacher
Jen, 25, Administrator, Email Marketing
“The most important aspect to our relationship is laughter. It feels good, brings you close and helps you get through the worst of times. There are nights where we literally laugh ourselves to sleep!” Heather and Jen met in Provincetown, Massachusettts in 2006. They locked eyes on a crowded dance floor and ABBA’s Dancing Queen did the rest. They love spending time with family and friends, exploring, traveling, reading, being mommies to their two cats and just enjoying life. “It’s important to spend time with friends but to also make sure you have time as a couple,” says Heather. “That’s one of the secrets to staying happy.”
