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Today, in a moving interview, Portia de Rossi opened up about her past struggles with anorexia and self-worth -- and shared how she feels about it today.
You can see other exclusive interviews with Portia, get more information about her book, and learn about helpful resources for these topics right here.
Next Story: How Ellen Helped Portia Find Strength
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I am from Tanzania. I read tones of books. But Portia, what you wrote is real. It is natural. It is something one can relate to. Not necessarily an anorexia. But anyone with any kind of struggle who hears that constant voice trying to make her/him feel worthless. Portia. You are a master. When Ellen said you wrote every word. I did not believe her. What else can she say. She is your wife. So after watching you on Ellen. I went and bought the book the next day. I have no doubt that you wrote it. I feel sorry for you because it pinches my heart and pierces my eyes to tears when I read it. i do not know what you went through as you wrote it. I love the way you relate things like normal daily life. Things I would say to my friends. Let me point out one. - A joke where people opt not to laugh though they are supposed to - who does know that. Portia. i would analyse the entire book but I will do it with my pals. To you Ellen. You got yourself an intelligent wife. Good for you. Ellen. How is your mum? I miss her so much on the show. She is full of life just like you. Though you and Vance look like your dad I guess. By the way I saw Eva. So cute
To Heather, the 14 year old dreamer,
I know you wanted Portia to read your comment, and i'm sure she did, but I read it too and just wanted to see how you wee doing? Are you sharing your pain with more than one friend now? How are feeling today, any better? I hate to hear that you are so sad. I'm not sure why exactly you are so sad, but please know that you are not alone. I remember sobbing on my bed when i realized i was a lesbian. It was a horrible feeling, but i got through it. I also have been extremely sad for other reasons and have gotten through those too. I'm not saying I've conquered everything, but have come a long way and can see happiness and love in my future. Hang in there and remind yourself "This to shall pass." You won't always feel so sad. Thinkinig of you in Southern Vermont!
the best part is when ellen says she thinks portia is perfect!!! Such a beautiful display of love!!!
the most important thing is
today you can talk about it
you have no idea how strong you are right know
congratulation portia
i support both of you,you are inspiring me.I would like to care about you all the time.Wish you all happy and love each other forever
Portia,
What a beautiful, frank book. I appreciated how hard it would have been to tell your story so thank you for doing so. I have never gone through what you discuss in the book, but it gave me a glimps into what an eating disorder really means. Thank you for that piece of perspective!
Hey portia,
I wanted this comment to be for you... I'm inspired by your book and who you are as a person... I've been going through depression and am constantly worrying wat peole think.... all week I wanted to cry.... I know there r people that have it worst than me.... so far I only hav one friend helping me through it.... I can't tell my mom.... I'm afraid she'll think it's her fault.... I just wanted to say thank ou because your book is helping me understand that.... I shouldn't be thinking like this.... all I want is hapiness at least for a while.... and I'm inspired that you were able to gt back on your feet... and I am so happy for you and ellen. I'm glad you find that perfect woman you were searching for. Love you both.
heather, a 14 year old dreamer
Hi Ellen and Portia,
First-you two are awesome! Together and as individuals. Portia, your book is going to help so many girls and women. For those younger and for those of us older that have this in our past. (is it ever in the past?) You are an incredible writer-and you are so brave to be so honest. Thank you-my hopes would be for more actresses to be honest about the crazy standards set and if they all stood up to them-what a change for our young girls growing up!
Ellen, you are so fun to watch! I love seeing how much you enjoy giving to the people in need on your show-you can see it on your face! You make us laugh and inspire all of us to be better people!
You two, as a couple, are so sweet-you can see in your eyes and how you talk of each other and TO each other how much you love and care. You are a great role model for all couples! I hope you both continue to share with us and entertain us!
Ellen, thank you also for all the anti-bullying info. That young Graem (sp) was AMAZING! I hope if either of my sons ever have to deal with this issue they would be that brave!
THANK YOU BOTH!!!!!!!!!!
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Oh me on my! Do you two know how much you are helping and inspiring people??!!! And on so many levels?! Amazing!!! Portia, ignore all negative comments from people (although the majority of people are very nice and supportive). Those that knock you or praise Ellen more than you are simply jealous of you. It is their issue, not yours. Don't take it on. You both have changed my life based on how you have lived yours. Powerful. Thank you so much!
thank you Portia for stepping forward and sharing your experiences with us. it's really heartwarming to see and listen to you and your story has encouraged me, just as it will to a million more. thank you so much, and thank you Ellen for doing such a great job always and helping to make ppl smile all the time :)
Dear Portia - How can you not look into a mirror and see a very beautiful woman that you are....really..you're thin...
While you are both beautiful people and I LOVE YOU ELLEN!!! I have to say that I am on Chapter 21 of Porchia's book and I HOPE IT GETS BETTER. I dont suffer from anorexia, I am an overwieght woman and her thoughts are depressing. And the fact that she is so tidious and judgemental of others. Her descriptions of others are unbelieveable. I never knew a person could pay attention to others with such detail. And her bluntness about how she feels about people that are not anorexic is suprising. Like I said, I will read this book till to the end but jeesh! No wonder her self esteem was so low!! I really hope she found out to love herself and others as well regardless of weight because you are abeautiful person inside and out Ellen. I dont see you as this type of person. It surprises me that you are with this type of person. Good luck to you both!
I dont think i have ever seen something so... similar to what im going through in my life, in all aspects, life is very hard right now so many things are going on, you both are such strong beautiful women and you inspire me so much. Eating disorders were things i had to face too, and having to hide what i am gets harder and harder, specialy when coming from a very christian homophobic family, i can imagine everything you have been through the fact is that, i admire you, and when i have a tiny chance to be in a computer with nternet i see ellen videos they make me laugh, and now portias book i think it is inspiring... recently i have a lot of things too, lost our house, family problems, driven out of my home because of severe violence problems, and add to that everything that i have inside and its so hard... i just wish that i could ask you both... if you could just tell me how... you managed to keep on going... because sometimes it feels like everything is falling apart all around, i wanna work but im not allowed to ... how do you overcome the bad? i hope you can read this ... i admire you both such strong inteligent women... and ellen you really have helped me more than you could ever know... thank you
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hi ellen\portia,i am ellen greatest fan in nigeria and i respect portia for her believe and trust in you. portia is really intelligent.love her book and both her book. my greatest wish in life is to see ellen someday.
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