When I was 15, I changed my... by Portia de Rossi, an Australian Actress

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“When I was 15, I changed my name legally. I think it was largely due to my struggle about being gay. Everything just didn't fit, and I was trying to find things I could identify myself with, and it started with my name.”

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Name: Portia de Rossi

Nationality: Australian

Date of Birth: Jan 31, 1973

Profession: Actress

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