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Ellen DeGeneres Offers Rare Glimpse Into UK Life With Portia de Rossi
Ellen DeGeneres, the celebrated comedian and former talk show host, recently provided a rare peek into her new life in the United Kingdom with her spouse, Portia de Rossi. The couple’s relocation to the English countryside has generated buzz among fans and media alike.
Rainbow Moment in the Cotswolds
On Monday, April 21, DeGeneres, 67, shared an Instagram snapshot of de Rossi, 52, capturing a rainbow in the picturesque English countryside. This candid moment offered followers a glimpse into their quieter life abroad.
“3 things that bring me joy: My Wife, A Rainbow, And my wife taking a photograph of a Rainbow,” the former The Ellen DeGeneres Show personality wrote as a caption to the image.
Relocation to Rural England
Reports surfaced last November from TMZ indicating that DeGeneres and de Rossi, who have been married for 16 years, had transitioned from their Montecito, California, residence to the Cotswolds. This rural area of England is situated approximately two hours outside of London and offers a stark contrast to their previous Californian lifestyle.
California Property and Real Estate Moves
Sources suggest the pair intend to sell their California property and are currently evaluating its market value. In August 2024, they finalized the sale of another lavish estate, a 10-acre property in Santa Barbara County, for a substantial $96 million, signaling a significant shift in their real estate portfolio.
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Spotted at Soho Farmhouse
Around the same time news of their move emerged, an observer informed Us Weekly of spotting DeGeneres at the renowned U.K. celebrity hotspot, Soho Farmhouse.
“She was with two female companions walking from the parking area towards the buildings where the clubhouse is located — we crossed paths on a stone bridge over a stream,” the eyewitness recounted to Us. “Her attire was casually appropriate for the countryside. She maintained a low profile, and few people paid her significant attention… it’s just unexpected to encounter Ellen there, as it’s more typically frequented by U.K. celebrities.”
Low-Key Celebrity Status in the UK
Another local source mentioned to Us that DeGeneres is “considerably less recognized” in the U.K., though “she still holds fame.”
“People recognize her, but the nature of the Cotswolds is such that celebrity status is less impactful, regardless if you are Kate Moss or a local farmer’s spouse,” the source commented, highlighting the region’s down-to-earth atmosphere.
Reasons for UK Move Remain Private
DeGeneres and de Rossi have not yet publicly disclosed the underlying factors influencing their decision to relocate to the U.K.
Post Talk Show Career
Before establishing themselves in England, DeGeneres concluded her “Ellen’s Last Stand” tour in July 2024 and launched her Netflix comedy special, For Your Approval.
In this special, DeGeneres addressed being “ostracized from show business” following accusations of a toxic work environment during her tenure hosting The Ellen DeGeneres Show from 2003 to 2022.
“I am content with the person I have evolved into,” DeGeneres reflected in her special regarding life after the allegations. “[I’m] simply a complex individual with a spectrum of feelings and emotions, capable of happiness, sadness, compassion, and frustration. I have OCD and ADD. I am candid, generous, sensitive, and considerate, yet also resilient, impatient, demanding, direct, and a strong woman.”