Ellen DeGeneres recently shared a rare glimpse into her new life in the U.K. with her wife, Portia de Rossi. The 67-year-old talk show host took to Instagram to post a picture of de Rossi, 52, in the English countryside capturing a photo of a rainbow in the sky. DeGeneres expressed her happiness in the caption, mentioning that her wife, a rainbow, and her wife capturing the rainbow are three things that bring her joy.
Reports surfaced in November that DeGeneres and de Rossi, who have been married for 16 years, made the decision to move out of their California home in Montecito and settle in the Cotswolds, a rural region in England located about two hours from London. It was also mentioned that they were planning to sell their California property, following the sale of their 10-acre mansion in Santa Barbara County for $96 million in August 2024.
Eyewitnesses spotted DeGeneres at the popular U.K. hotspot Soho Farmhouse around the same time as the relocation news broke. Despite being less well-known in the U.K., DeGeneres still attracts attention as a celebrity. Locals mentioned that the Cotswolds community values privacy and discretion, regardless of one’s status, be it a renowned figure like Kate Moss or a farmer’s wife.
The reasons behind their move to the U.K. remain undisclosed by DeGeneres and de Rossi. Before embarking on this new chapter, DeGeneres wrapped up her “Ellen’s Last Stand” tour in July 2024 and released a Netflix special titled “For Your Approval.” In the special, she addressed the challenges she faced after the workplace allegations that emerged during her time hosting “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” from 2003 to 2022. DeGeneres reflected on her personal growth and resilience, emphasizing her multifaceted nature and strengths as a woman.
The couple’s move to England signifies a fresh start and a new beginning for DeGeneres and de Rossi. As they settle into their life in the U.K., fans eagerly anticipate more updates and glimpses into their adventures in the picturesque English countryside.
