Ellen DeGeneres dropped subtle hints about moving to UK with Portia de Rossi months before 2024 election

Ellen DeGeneres, who disapproved of Donald Trump’s leadership during his first term, has sought permanent escape from the political chaos
PUBLISHED DEC 5, 2024
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have settled in the picturesque Cotswolds and are enjoying life in a star-studded neighborhood (Kelly Sullivan/Getty Images for RH)
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have settled in the picturesque Cotswolds and are enjoying life in a star-studded neighborhood (Kelly Sullivan/Getty Images for RH)

COTSWOLDS, UNITED KINGDOM: Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi’s decision to leave California for the British countryside might seem sudden, but the seeds of their move were planted long before Donald Trump’s re-election in 2024.

Fans may have missed the hints DeGeneres dropped during her farewell comedy tour alongside her real estate moves, signaling a major life change, according to Sheknows.com.

Ellen DeGeneres quietly planned her move to the UK months before Donald Trump’s reelection

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi attend Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022, in Inglewood, California (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation)
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi attend Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022, in Inglewood, California (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation)

Over the summer, while promoting her Netflix special 'Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval', the 66-year-old comedian told fans at a tour stop, “This is the last time you’re going to see me. After my Netflix special (debuts in September), I’m done. I’m going bye-bye.” True to her word, DeGeneres wrapped up her career and began selling her impressive Montecito properties.

In February, she and de Rossi sold a home near Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s estate for $32 million, followed by a $96 million sale of their Carpinteria estate in August.

Reports suggest their final Montecito property is either already sold or will soon be listed. These moves hinted at their plans to leave the US even before Trump’s reelection pushed them towards finalizing the decision.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's new chapter in the Cotswolds

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi attend the unveiling of RH England, The Gallery at the Historic Aynho Park, marking the brand’s international launch with a first of its kind design & hospitality destination, on June 3, 2023 in Banbury, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for RH)
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi attend the unveiling of RH England, The Gallery at the Historic Aynho Park on June 3, 2023, in Banbury, England (Dave Benett/Getty Images for RH)

Now settled in the picturesque Cotswolds, DeGeneres and de Rossi are enjoying life in a star-studded neighborhood that includes Elizabeth Hurley, Victoria and David Beckham, and Kate Moss.

According to sources, DeGeneres has embraced the charm of the English countryside, appreciating its “laid-back lifestyle, nature, and stress-free atmosphere.” The couple’s new surroundings offer the tranquility and community they felt was lacking in the US.

DeGeneres, who was vocal about her disapproval of Trump’s leadership during his first term, appears to have sought a permanent escape from the political chaos she criticized. “You’re not just some guy on Twitter anymore — you’re the president for all of us. It is your job to unite people,” she said of Trump in 2018.

With her Hollywood chapter closed, DeGeneres seems to have found the perfect retreat to end her career on her terms, surrounded by nature, friends, and the serene charm of the British countryside.

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