Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Celebrate 15th Wedding Anniversary on a Luxurious Yacht

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are showcasing their enduring love, marking 15 years since they exchanged vows.

To commemorate their special milestone, DeGeneres, aged 65, and de Rossi, aged 50, embarked on a romantic journey aboard a lavish yacht on Wednesday, August 16, sailing around the picturesque Santa Barbara harbor.

The former host of The Ellen DeGeneres Show and the Scandal actress couldn't resist displaying affection during their scenic escapade.

Amidst their embrace, DeGeneres sported a relaxed navy t-shirt paired with white slacks, while de Rossi chose a coordinated navy shirt and striped maxi skirt ensemble.

On Wednesday, DeGeneres took to her Instagram to share snapshots from their boat expedition.

In a heartfelt message, she expressed, “To my amazing wife of 15 years — my love for you grows stronger each day.

I feel truly blessed to have you in my life.

Happy anniversary.”

The enduring love story between Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi began when they broke barriers by tying the knot in August 2008.

Their union serves as an inspiration to many, having initially crossed paths at a party in 2000 before deepening their bond in 2004.

Their relationship blossomed following their appearance on VH1's Big in […].

The couple, who said their vows on August 16, 2008, received warm wishes from their celebrity friends in the comments section of their Instagram posts, including Chelsea Handler, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Allison Holker.

Podcaster Jay Shetty also joined in, conveying, “Happy Anniversary to one of my favorite couples 🙏🙏🙏 sending SO much love your way.”

Earlier this year in January, DeGeneres and de Rossi reaffirmed their commitment by renewing their wedding vows during a surprise ceremony at de Rossi's birthday celebration, officiated by friend Kris Jenner.

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Wearing her original wedding gown from their nuptials in 2008, de Rossi radiated elegance, while DeGeneres opted for a casual look in khaki pants and a blazer during the vow renewal ceremony.

Brandi Carlile provided a heartfelt live performance, serenading the couple with an acoustic rendition of “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.”

DeGeneres later recounted the memorable event on her Instagram on February 2, expressing gratitude for her spouse's surprise plans.

“Thank you @KrisJenner for leading the ceremony, @BrandiCarlile for the music, and Portia for being my greatest gift, even on your birthday,” she shared.