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!
Alexsis & Veronica
Los Angeles, California
Alexsis, 32, Supervising Children’s Social Worker
Veronica, 27, Case Manager for a Non-Profit Organization
For the past two years Alexsis and Veronica have played for the Los Angeles Amazons, a women’s tackle football team. In the beginning Veronica viewed Alexsis as a teammate and nothing more. “But one day I saw Alexsis out of uniform. She was completely stunning,” she says. Alexsis had vowed not to date her teammates but Veronica wouldn’t take no for an answer. Eventually Alexsis couldn’t resist Veronica’s charms and they ended up together. The two love hiking, kayaking, snorkeling and any other outdoor activity. They are both big travelers and between the two of them they’ve visited three continents. They believe the secret to a successful relationship is to let down your guard and embrace whatever comes your way. “Life’s most amazing experiences come in many different packages. There’s really no exact formula for happiness,” says Alexsis.
