Ellen DeGeneres settling into life in the UK post her departure from Hollywood, following reports of her exit due to political reasons and specifically, her disagreement with Trump.
After the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, made the decision to permanently move to the United Kingdom. The couple had been considering a move for some time, and the election results sealed their decision to make the move full-time[1][2].
Since relocating, they have settled well into their new environment, embracing a simpler lifestyle in the British countryside. They have taken up home renovations as a favorite hobby and can often be seen on social media documenting their adventures with their pets, riding their lawnmower, and feeding their chickens and sheep[2].
The couple's UK residence is an $18 million retreat, which includes "house sheep," reflecting their enthusiasm for country living and property remodeling[2]. They initially purchased a home, Kitesbridge Farm, in the Cotswolds for around $20 million in 2024, but later put it on the market for $30 million and moved into a 10,000-square-foot home named Hiaven, which they purchased for $26 million[3][4].
Despite Ellen DeGeneres's previous controversies related to her U.S. show, which ended years earlier amidst workplace bullying allegations, the couple has been active socially in the UK. They have been spotted in London and have made friends with English stars like Jeremy Clarkson and James Corden[5].
Ellen DeGeneres has expressed a desire to return to work and has admitted that she is "always happiest on stage." She has reportedly been considering a new career move since signing with the high-profile talent agency WME, but hasn't settled on anything yet[6]. One possibility is hosting another talk show in the UK, but DeGeneres is aware of the challenges posed by the proliferation of phones and decreased attention spans of audiences[7].
The couple has also been traveling back to the U.S. to see their close friends and family[8]. DeGeneres has admitted feeling "bored" after being "pushed out" of the spotlight following the bullying controversies on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. However, she is "embracing this reinvention" and has left "the Hollywood drama behind for a more peaceful life" in the UK[9].
Privacy is important to DeGeneres and de Rossi, but they have been friendly with locals. They enjoy visiting a 16th-century pub, the Falkland Arms, for lunch on Sundays and going to the exclusive members-only club Soho Farmhouse[10]. DeGeneres has also surprised audiences at the Cheltenham Everyman Theatre with an unplanned Q&A session[11].
The Ellen DeGeneres Show ended in May 2022, and three top producers were fired due to misconduct claims[12]. DeGeneres has reportedly found the winter in the UK to be tough, but still enjoys it because they're not used to seasons in California. They also reportedly had a culture clash when their Land Rovers were too wide and heavy to drive over the bridge between their home and town[13].
References:
- Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Move to the UK After Trump's Re-election
- Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's New Life in the Cotswolds
- Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Sell Their Cotswolds Farm for $30 Million
- Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Buy a $26 Million Home in the Cotswolds
- Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Spotted Out and About in London
- Ellen DeGeneres Signs with WME After Abandoning Hollywood Prospects
- Ellen DeGeneres Contemplates Hosting Another Talk Show in the UK
- Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Travel Back to the U.S. to See Friends and Family
- Ellen DeGeneres Embraces a More Peaceful Life in the UK
- Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's Favorite Hangouts in the UK
- Ellen DeGeneres Surprises Audience at Cheltenham Everyman Theatre
- Three Top Producers Fired from The Ellen DeGeneres Show Due to Misconduct Claims
- Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's Culture Clash in the UK
