Article: The singer with a passion for Portia; Ally McBeal actress and Ringo Starr's girl make a show of their affection.

Byline: ALISON BOSHOFF

TV VIEWERS know her better as the man-hungry lawyer Nelle Porter in Ally McBeal.

But in a Hollywood alleyway, actress Portia de Rossi reveals a different side to her character.

Her companion is Francesca Gregorini, stepdaughter of Ringo Starr, and their mutual affection is clear.

Miss de Rossi, 28, and Miss Gregorini, 33, hugged and caressed each other in a side street off Rodeo Drive, Los Angeles, oblivious to the stares of passers-by. Earlier they had lunch at the Kings Road Cafe, then took their dogs for ...

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