Ellen DeGeneres relocation/ Portia de Rossi UK/ Trump election celebrity moves/ Ellen DeGeneres Cotswolds/ Newslooks/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Comedian and former talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has reportedly relocated to the U.K. with her wife, Portia de Rossi, following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The couple, who had supported Trump’s Democratic opponent Kamala Harris, purchased a home in the Cotswolds and were recently spotted settling into their new surroundings. DeGeneres has largely stepped away from the spotlight, focusing on her new chapter abroad.
Ellen DeGeneres Relocates to U.K. After Trump’s Win: Quick Looks
- New Home: DeGeneres and de Rossi have moved to the Cotswolds, known for its celebrity residents and scenic landscapes.
- Trump’s Victory: The comedian’s move follows her disappointment with Trump’s presidential election win.
- Spotted in England: The couple appeared in a video enjoying live music at a local pub with other stars.
- Real Estate Moves: DeGeneres plans to list her Montecito, California, home and has a history of high-profile property sales.
- Career Shift: Following her talk show’s end, DeGeneres has retreated from show business and reflected on past controversies.
Ellen DeGeneres Relocates to England After Donald Trump’s Win
Deep Look
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Start Fresh in England
Ellen DeGeneres, 66, and her wife, Portia de Rossi, 51, have reportedly left the U.S. to settle in the Cotswolds, England. The move follows DeGeneres’ disappointment over Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, in which the couple had supported Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.
According to reports from The Wrap, the couple purchased the U.K. property before the election but decided to relocate after Trump’s win. TMZ confirmed the move, describing the couple as “very disillusioned” with the election outcome.
Settling into the Cotswolds
Known for its idyllic charm and celebrity residents, the Cotswolds now host the couple in what appears to be a new chapter in their lives. Recently, DeGeneres and de Rossi appeared in a video shared by Lisa Hogan, partner of former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson. The video, taken at Clarkson’s Family Dog pub, showed the couple enjoying a performance by Irish band The Corrs alongside celebrities like Natalie Imbruglia.
Hogan captioned the video: “Thanks for the acoustic check & for swooping by on your night off the tour!”
DeGeneres’ Real Estate Ventures
The move marks another milestone in the couple’s long history of high-profile real estate transactions. Currently based in Montecito, California—home to other A-listers like Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry—they plan to sell their estate purchased in 2019.
- Selling a Beverly Hills mansion bought from Adam Levine for $47 million in 2021.
- Selling a Montecito compound for $33.3 million in 2020, just months after purchasing it for $27 million.
DeGeneres’ 2015 book Home revealed she had renovated 15 properties over 25 years.
Career Transition and Controversy
DeGeneres’ move to the U.K. comes after a series of career setbacks and personal reflection. Following allegations of a toxic workplace on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2020, the comedian ended her talk show in 2022.
In her Netflix special For Your Approval, DeGeneres addressed the controversies with her signature humor, saying:
- “I got kicked out of show business. You can’t be mean and in show business.”
- “Had I ended my show by saying, ‘Go f*** yourselves,’ people would’ve been pleasantly surprised to find out I’m kind.”
Looking Ahead
As DeGeneres and de Rossi embrace life in the U.K., the move symbolizes a turning point for the couple. Whether they fully retire from the public eye or explore new opportunities abroad, this latest chapter adds to their storied lives both on and off the screen.
