DeGeneres was taping her "The Ellen DeGeneres Show", the same day the high court struck down the California law in opposition to gay marriage. Referring to the court's ruling, DeGeneres said she and girlfriend Portia de Rossi would soon be getting married.

I would like to say for the first time, I am announcing that I am getting married. We’re very, very excited. Forgive me for getting emotional. If I’m getting this emotional now, I can’t imagine what it will be like when we get married.

Portia De Rossi, 35, who was in the studio, and DeGeneres, 50, were applauded by audience members.

The court decision means gay partners could get married in as little as a month. However, religious and social conservatives are trying to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot in November that would reverse the Supreme Court ruling and ban gay marriage.

DeGeneres and the stunning Portia de Rossi have been a recognized couple at Hollywood events, including the Academy Awards. Previously, DeGeneres had a high-profile relationship with actress Anne Heche.

In a 2005 discussion with Allure magazine, the comic said she hoped she and de Rossi would be "together the rest of our lives."

Source: By Starlink Celebrity Blog

According to Bitten and Bound "DeGeneres and the glamorous de Rossi of Ally McBeal and Nip/Tuck fame have been a familiar couple at Hollywood events. Previously, DeGeneres had a high-profile relationship with actress Anne Heche."