Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have made headlines with their recent decision to leave the United States, relocating to England in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s surprising victory in the 2024 presidential election. Sources close to the couple revealed that they were deeply disillusioned by Trump’s win and made the bold choice to “get the hell out” of the country. The couple had previously purchased property in England, but it was the election results that spurred their decision to make the move permanent.
While their decision may come as a shock to some, Ellen had previously expressed frustration with Trump’s politics. The famed talk show host and comedian had openly criticized his policies and vowed never to invite him on her show, stating that his stance against liberal media clashed with her values. DeGeneres, a vocal supporter of Kamala Harris during the 2024 election, had even pledged her support for the vice president, sharing her excitement on social media with the message, “There’s nothing more powerful than a woman whose time has come!!”
Ellen’s move to England marks a bold step following her political stance, especially as she was one of the few celebrities to follow through on the long-standing threat to leave the US if Trump won a second term. Alongside her wife, Portia de Rossi, Ellen has reportedly listed their Montecito, California home, having sold their other mansion for an impressive $96 million.
With their new life across the Atlantic, it seems that the couple is ready for a fresh start. Whether or not this move will be permanent remains to be seen, but for now, Ellen and Portia are carving out a new chapter in the UK, far from the political turmoil they feel in the US.
