Portia de Rossi Is 'Super Supportive' of Ellen DeGeneres' Comedy Tour but 'Loves Having Her Home': Source

Mar. 15, 2025

Ellen DeGeneres (left) and Portia de Rossi.Photo:Kelly Sullivan/GettyPortia de Rossiwill always be inEllen DeGeneres' corner but loves having her home.A source tells PEOPLE that the couple has been relying on each other as DeGeneres, 66, continues on her standup tour, which kicked off in June.“They live in Montecito full-time and love it,” the source says. “Ellen’s on the road right now for a stand-up special. She canceled a few dates in July … She’s excited though. She plans on it being her final comedy tour. She talks about retiring."(L) Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres.Steve Granitz/WireImageThough de Rossi, 51, is “always super supportive” and knows that the tour is “very important,” the source says that she “loves” spending time withher wife of 16 yearsin their home.“They have created a special life in Montecito,” the insider continues. “It’s truly a magical place. Portia even has a whole equestrian facility on their property. One can say without any exaggeration that Portia is obsessed with her horses. It’s her life passion.“In May, DeGeneres announced that she would be taking her stand up tour,Ellen’s Last Stand… Up, to 27 shows around North America. Per a release shared with PEOPLE, the dates will be the “last opportunity” to witness DeGeneres in her “final curtain call.”Shortly after kicking off the tour in June, the former talk show hostcancelled her showsin Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle and Chicago, which were scheduled for dates between July and August.DeGeneres’stand-up setbroached some of her most controversial topics, like the alleged toxic workplace environment atThe Ellen DeGeneres Show. The claims, which first emerged in aBuzzFeed News report, included being penalized for taking medical leave, instances of racial microaggressions and fear of punishment for raising complaints.The comedian’slong-running series concludedin 2022 after 19 seasons. Before that, she confirmed in an interview withThe Hollywood Reporterthat the toxic workplace controversy was not a factor in her decision to conclude the series.Ellen DeGeneres performs standup.NetflixIn aroutine performed on July 1, the comedian joked that she “got kicked out of show business for being mean.”“I can be demanding and impatient and tough,” she explained. “I am a strong woman. I am many things, but I am not mean.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.When later questioned about whether she would return to fame in the future, now that she has had time to reflect on her mistakes, DeGeneres gave a hard “no.”“This is the last time you’re going to see me. After my Netflix special, I’m done,” she said.

Ellen DeGeneres (left) and Portia de Rossi.Photo:Kelly Sullivan/Getty

Kelly Sullivan/Getty

Portia de Rossiwill always be inEllen DeGeneres' corner but loves having her home.A source tells PEOPLE that the couple has been relying on each other as DeGeneres, 66, continues on her standup tour, which kicked off in June.“They live in Montecito full-time and love it,” the source says. “Ellen’s on the road right now for a stand-up special. She canceled a few dates in July … She’s excited though. She plans on it being her final comedy tour. She talks about retiring."(L) Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres.Steve Granitz/WireImageThough de Rossi, 51, is “always super supportive” and knows that the tour is “very important,” the source says that she “loves” spending time withher wife of 16 yearsin their home.“They have created a special life in Montecito,” the insider continues. “It’s truly a magical place. Portia even has a whole equestrian facility on their property. One can say without any exaggeration that Portia is obsessed with her horses. It’s her life passion.“In May, DeGeneres announced that she would be taking her stand up tour,Ellen’s Last Stand… Up, to 27 shows around North America. Per a release shared with PEOPLE, the dates will be the “last opportunity” to witness DeGeneres in her “final curtain call.”Shortly after kicking off the tour in June, the former talk show hostcancelled her showsin Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle and Chicago, which were scheduled for dates between July and August.DeGeneres’stand-up setbroached some of her most controversial topics, like the alleged toxic workplace environment atThe Ellen DeGeneres Show. The claims, which first emerged in aBuzzFeed News report, included being penalized for taking medical leave, instances of racial microaggressions and fear of punishment for raising complaints.The comedian’slong-running series concludedin 2022 after 19 seasons. Before that, she confirmed in an interview withThe Hollywood Reporterthat the toxic workplace controversy was not a factor in her decision to conclude the series.Ellen DeGeneres performs standup.NetflixIn aroutine performed on July 1, the comedian joked that she “got kicked out of show business for being mean.”“I can be demanding and impatient and tough,” she explained. “I am a strong woman. I am many things, but I am not mean.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.When later questioned about whether she would return to fame in the future, now that she has had time to reflect on her mistakes, DeGeneres gave a hard “no.”“This is the last time you’re going to see me. After my Netflix special, I’m done,” she said.

Portia de Rossiwill always be inEllen DeGeneres' corner but loves having her home.

A source tells PEOPLE that the couple has been relying on each other as DeGeneres, 66, continues on her standup tour, which kicked off in June.

“They live in Montecito full-time and love it,” the source says. “Ellen’s on the road right now for a stand-up special. She canceled a few dates in July … She’s excited though. She plans on it being her final comedy tour. She talks about retiring.”

(L) Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres.Steve Granitz/WireImage

Steve Granitz/WireImage

Though de Rossi, 51, is “always super supportive” and knows that the tour is “very important,” the source says that she “loves” spending time withher wife of 16 yearsin their home.

“They have created a special life in Montecito,” the insider continues. “It’s truly a magical place. Portia even has a whole equestrian facility on their property. One can say without any exaggeration that Portia is obsessed with her horses. It’s her life passion.”

In May, DeGeneres announced that she would be taking her stand up tour,Ellen’s Last Stand… Up, to 27 shows around North America. Per a release shared with PEOPLE, the dates will be the “last opportunity” to witness DeGeneres in her “final curtain call.”

Shortly after kicking off the tour in June, the former talk show hostcancelled her showsin Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle and Chicago, which were scheduled for dates between July and August.

DeGeneres’stand-up setbroached some of her most controversial topics, like the alleged toxic workplace environment atThe Ellen DeGeneres Show. The claims, which first emerged in aBuzzFeed News report, included being penalized for taking medical leave, instances of racial microaggressions and fear of punishment for raising complaints.

The comedian’slong-running series concludedin 2022 after 19 seasons. Before that, she confirmed in an interview withThe Hollywood Reporterthat the toxic workplace controversy was not a factor in her decision to conclude the series.

Ellen DeGeneres performs standup.Netflix

Netflix

In aroutine performed on July 1, the comedian joked that she “got kicked out of show business for being mean.”

“I can be demanding and impatient and tough,” she explained. “I am a strong woman. I am many things, but I am not mean.”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

When later questioned about whether she would return to fame in the future, now that she has had time to reflect on her mistakes, DeGeneres gave a hard “no.”

“This is the last time you’re going to see me. After my Netflix special, I’m done,” she said.

source: people.com