Happy birthday! Portia de Rossi turns 53 today

The iconic and legendary actress turns 53 on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.

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Portia de Rossi is celebrating her 53rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Portia de Rossi (Nip/Tuck, Ally McBeal, Arrested Development, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 53rd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

De Rossi, a cultural icon

Born Portia Lee James DeGeneres in Horsham on January 31, 1973, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Australian history. De Rossi's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Portia hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Portia de Rossi as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 53.

Happy Birthday, Portia, you're the best!

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