**Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Face Renewed Marital Strain Amid Career Hurdles**

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi’s marriage is reportedly experiencing renewed difficulties as tensions resurface amid career hurdles. The couple, who began dating in 2004 and married in August 2008, has faced various ups and downs throughout their relationship. Recent insider reports suggest that their current strain is linked to DeGeneres’ professional challenges.

According to sources who spoke with InTouch Weekly, the couple's relationship is in "terrible shape" following the underwhelming reception of DeGeneres' Netflix special. The disappointing performance of the special allegedly exacerbated existing issues and intensified concerns among their friends about the state of their marriage.

Insiders indicate that the couple's behavior has noticeably changed, with people remarking that they have never seen DeGeneres in such a state before. The speculation about their deteriorating relationship has further fueled the whispers around Hollywood, suggesting that something is amiss behind closed doors.

In response to their marital challenges, DeGeneres and de Rossi are reportedly considering launching a skincare line together, a move that sources imply may be a desperate attempt to create a joint project. This venture follows a series of other business efforts by DeGeneres, including her now-defunct ED Ellen DeGeneres line at QVC and the short-lived record label eleveneleven.

Earlier this year, similar reports from InTouch Weekly suggested that DeGeneres’ increased time at home had put a strain on their relationship. With both women spending more time together, the lack of personal space reportedly led to heightened tensions. Close friends hinted that de Rossi might regret the situation, as the constant proximity with DeGeneres has become challenging.

While there were hopes that the couple was making progress in resolving their issues, the failure of DeGeneres' recent Netflix special seems to have reversed any advancements they had made. The ongoing strain in their marriage highlights the complexities of balancing personal and professional pressures in the public eye.