Portia de Rossi Opens Up About Her Decision to Retire from Acting and Start a New Chapter

Here's the scoop: Portia de Rossi is diving headfirst into a new chapter of her life. At 45, she's decided to call it quits on her acting career, and she recently sat down with her wife, the one and only Ellen DeGeneres, to talk about the life-changing decision. This isn't just another Hollywood move—it's a bold step toward reinvention.

How It All Began: Portia’s Acting Farewell

Let me tell you the backstory. Portia made this decision about 18 months ago. It all started when Shonda Rhimes decided to write her character off of Scandal. But that wasn’t the only show she was tied to. Portia reached out to Mitch Hurwitz, the creator of Arrested Development, with a simple message: "If there's a Season 5, I won’t be a part of it because I’m done with acting." Mitch, being the understanding guy he is, totally got it. "He was so supportive," Portia shared, "and it felt like the right time to make the break."

A Plot Twist: The Unintended Return

Now, here’s where things got interesting. In Hollywood, nothing is ever as straightforward as it seems. "We had this great conversation, and I thought that was it," Portia laughed. "But then Mitch wrote me into five episodes of Arrested Development Season 5. I don’t even know how it happened, but yeah, I ended up being a part of it after all." It just goes to show that even when you think you’ve said goodbye, the industry has a way of pulling you back in.

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Portia’s Vision for the Future

Let’s get real for a moment. After acting for over two decades, you’d think leaving the industry would be tough. But Portia’s take on it is nothing short of inspiring. "I started wondering if there’s something I could tackle that would challenge me in a completely different way," she explained. "I knew exactly what acting would look like for the next 10 to 20 years, and I wanted more. So, I decided to step away and start something new." That new venture? A business called General Public, which focuses on art curation and publishing. Talk about a bold move!

A New Journey Awaits

So, what’s next for Portia? Well, she’s already diving into her new role as a business owner. General Public is thriving, and she’s clearly loving every minute of it. "It’s been such a rewarding experience," she shared. "I’m excited to see where this journey takes me." As for her final acting appearance, fans can catch her in Arrested Development Season 5, which streams on Netflix starting May 29. It’s the perfect farewell to a career that’s been nothing short of extraordinary.