The “wife” heard ’round the world

Last night, The Accountant and I curled up on the couch to watch a DVR’d episode of Ellen.  I’d been waiting for weeks, and the day had arrived – Portia was going to be a guest on Ellen!

Ellen started the show as she always does, walking out to her theme song and loud cheers, before gleefully announcing, “My wife is here today!”

It’s funny because it seems like a small thing, Ellen having Portia as a guest on her show, but it felt huge to me.  As someone who has struggled in every day life with using the very appropriate word, “wife,” to refer to my spouse, it seemed revolutionary to see Ellen say it with such ease on television.  I can’t tell you how many times I have used the word “wife,” only to be looked at like I’m an extraterrestrial with three heads and a horn growing out of my forehead.  And now, here’s the most famous lesbian in the country, saying it on tv to enthusiastic cheers from the audience!

Of course there was some dancing

The interview was very sweet, with Portia talking about how married life is great, but she had to get used to Ellen being so famous and getting recognized everywhere they go.

My favorite part though, was right at the start, when Ellen took Portia’s shoe off and made her show the audience that she is not taller than her without the heels!  So adorable!

Thanks for the picture, Dorothy Snarker!

 They also played The Newlywed Game against a straight couple from the audience and won!

Seriously, look at the way they are looking at each other! 

The winning question: What’s the best gift your spouse has ever given you?  Both Portia and Ellen answered “her heart.” Awwww…

And then of course, Portia sang with Ellen in the bathroom (if you don’t watch Ellen – this is a recurring segment with guests).  Their song? “I Got You Babe.”

If you missed the show, you can catch the full bathroom singing segment on Ellen’s site, and the interview and Newlywed Game on Dorothy Surrenders and AfterEllen.

All pictures (except the shoe one) from Ellen’s website.