PORTIA DE ROSSI - DE ROSSI GIVES DEGENERES WEDDING RING

PORTIA DE ROSSI has given lover ELLEN DeGENERES a TIFFANY wedding band as a symbol of her devotion to the comedienne - and bought herself a matching ring.

The ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT actress gave the band to DeGeneres on her 47th birthday (26JAN05) after only a two month courtship. De Rossi walked out on long-term partner FRANCESCA GREGORINI to be with the funnywoman last month (DEC04).

A source told gossip website PAGESIX.COM, "It signifies their commitment to each other."

However, the happy couple are unlikely to hold a ceremony to celebrate their union because gay marriages are illegal in California and they would want official recognition.

Meanwhile, De Rossi is having laser treatment to remove a tattoo of the initials 'FG' from her wedding finger - Gregorini has a similar tattoo which the pair had done to signify their devotion.