Ellen DeGeneres Moves UK Cotswolds After Hollywood Exit

Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi relocated to the Cotswolds in the United Kingdom in late 2024, citing concerns about President Donald Trump's re-election as a key reason for leaving the United States. DeGeneres described her new life in the UK as idyllic, embracing a simpler, rural lifestyle that includes tending to chickens and sheep, and expressed that everything about her adopted home is better. Despite enjoying a quieter life away from the spotlight following bullying controversies and the end of her talk show in 2022, DeGeneres admitted to feeling somewhat bored and is cautiously planning her next career moves, having recently signed with a talent agency. Media expert Michael Levine views her move as an attempt to escape a 'bruised brand' caused by the fallout from workplace allegations in the U.S., and he is skeptical about her potential for a successful career revival in the competitive UK television market without significant reinvention. DeGeneres remains hopeful but acknowledges the challenges ahead as she contemplates a new chapter both personally and professionally. Her move highlights a blend of political, personal, and professional motivations behind leaving America for the UK.