ALLY McBEAL co-stars PORTIA DE ROSSI and ROBERT DOWNEY JnR have become close pals off the set of their hit American TV show.

According to Tv sources, blonde beauty De Rossi wants to keep troubled actor Downey Jr out of trouble and away from drugs. The stars were spotted enjoying a trip out in Hollywood to play bingo. An onlooker says, "They never win, but they sure have fun." (RGS/TG/NFA)

Source: WENN