Following Donald Trump’s reelection in 2024, Ellen DeGeneres and her spouse, Portia de Rossi, are said to have departed the United States for England. As the first second American president in history to hold office for two non-consecutive terms,
Trump seems to have sparked a wave of celebrity dissatisfaction, with several openly considering leaving the country. But it appears that the well-known comedian and talk show presenter has made a firm decision.
DeGeneres, 66, and de Rossi, 51, are rumored to have exchanged their opulent mansion in Montecito, California—which is renowned for being in the same community as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle—for a charming getaway in the English Cotswolds.
Known for its rolling hills, quaint villages, and subtle elegance, the picturesque South West England zone is a favorite among celebrities like Kate Moss, Hugh Grant, and David and Victoria Beckham.
DeGeneres’ decision follows a string of turbulent years. She was once one of the most adored TV personalities in America, but her reputation took a hit after she was accused of workplace toxicity on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Even though she expressed regret in public and took ownership of the harmful culture, the incident severely damaged her reputation. Ellen announced her plan to leave the spotlight after the show ended in 2022. Early in 2024, she produced her final stand-up special, For Your Approval, to round off her remarkable career.
Ellen seems to be enjoying a more sedate lifestyle now that she has retired from the entertainment business. Insiders claim that Trump’s reelection solidified the couple’s decision to move, which was not made hastily.
The couple bought their Cotswolds home early this year and had been thinking about moving to the UK for a while, according to people close to them, but Trump’s win was the final straw.
According to an anonymous insider who spoke to TMZ, Ellen and Portia are adamant about their choice, saying they wanted to “get the hell out” of America after the election. According to a second source who spoke to The Wrap, the couple plans to make their move permanent and will “never” go back to the United States.
This abrupt move fits with a trend of how celebrities respond to changes in American politics, where public announcements of departure are frequently stoked by disenchantment with the country’s leadership. However, few actually do, thus Ellen and Portia’s choice is significant.
Ellen’s alleged decision has sparked mixed reactions. The couple’s daring choice to start over overseas has been praised by some admirers, while some have charged that they are abandoning the nation.
Opinions are split on social media, with some applauding Ellen’s steadfastness and others doubting if such actions truly represent political dissension or just personal expediency.
It’s unclear how Ellen DeGeneres and Portia will adapt to their new lives in the UK, even if she may no longer be in the spotlight. The couple’s next chapter is expected to be a dramatic shift from the Hollywood bustle that once characterized their lives,
whether it involves caring for a rural garden or being involved in local philanthropy. For the time being, it appears that the former talk show queen and her spouse will reside in the Cotswolds, a peaceful haven apart from American news and scandals.
