Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi have reportedly left the US behind, moving across the Atlantic to the UK.
The couple, who previously lived in Montecito, California, have opted for a new life in the picturesque Cotswolds, joining other celebrities such as David and Victoria Beckham, Hugh Grant, and Kate Moss in the renowned countryside area.
Sources suggest that the couple’s decision to move 5,000 miles away from their Californian home was largely influenced by the outcome of the recent US presidential election.
Despite having purchased their Cotswolds property prior to the election, the couple reportedly felt the need to “get the hell out” of America after Donald Trump’s victory.
The pair’s luxurious Montecito mansion is expected to be listed for sale in the wake of their move.
While some reports speculate that Trump’s election win played a central role in their departure, others, such as TMZ, indicate that the couple had already made plans to relocate before the election results.
DeGeneres, known for her outspoken political views, has long opposed Trump. During the 2020 election, she endorsed Kamala Harris, sharing on Instagram, “There’s nothing more powerful than a woman whose time has come!! I can’t wait for @KamalaHarris to be our next president.”
The move to the UK has drawn comparisons to other high-profile Americans who have left the country in recent years. Actress Eva Longoria, best known for her role in Desperate Housewives, has also relocated, citing the US as “dystopian”. While rumours suggested that her departure was linked to Trump’s presidency, Longoria clarified that she had been living in Europe for three years, with work commitments driving the move. Her new Apple TV+ series, Land of Women, was released in July.
DeGeneres and de Rossi’s shift from California to the UK marks a significant change in their lives, but whether the couple will settle permanently in the Cotswolds remains to be seen.
They have yet to comment officially on the move, though the reports continue to fuel speculation about the influence of the US election on their decision.
