Degeneres Ex-Lover Seeks Double Revenge

The former girlfriend of [Ellen Degeneres](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/ellen-degeneres) is considering legal action against both the comedienne and her new lover, [Ally Mcbeal](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/ally-mcbeal) actress PORTIA DE ROSSI.

Chat show host DeGeneres ended her four-year relationship with photographer-director [Alexandra Hedison](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/alexandra-hedison) last month (DEC04) and is now sharing her Hollywood mansion with De Rossi, who recently split up with [Ringo Starr](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/ringo-starr)'s step-daughter FRANCESCA GREGORINI.

Hedison is now planning to take palimony action against DeGeneres, and is reportedly suing De Rossi for "alienation of affection" - a legal phrase dating back to when seducing a spouse was regarded as theft.

However, RICHARD BARRY from the AMERICAN ACADEMY OF MATRIMONIAL LAWYERS tells British newspaper THE SUNDAY TIMES this could be difficult to prove: "She would have to prove the seduction took place in those states which still recognise the law, like on holiday in Hawaii.

"If she can do that, she could cause a lot of financial damage."

09/01/2005 14:51