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Ellen DeGeneres' wife speaks out as criticism of talk show host mounts

Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres in 2020. Photo: Reuters.

Actress Portia de Rossi defended Ellen DeGeneres on Monday after a social media campaign called for the talk show host to step down following reports of a hostile work environment for employees on set. De Rossi, who has been married to DeGeneres for 12 years, posted an “I Stand By Ellen” hashtag on her Instagram account.

“To all our fans... we see you. Thank you for your support,” the former “Ally McBeal” actress wrote on Monday.

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