Beloved TV host Ellen DeGeneres turned stand-up comedian has taken a major leap in her life with her wife, Portia de Rossi. The couple relocated to the countryside of England and left their Montecito estate in California. For DeGeneres, it is a fresh start after being pretty candid about the turbulent times she went through in recent times.
While the couple decided on rural England for their new home, their departure from the States did bring up several questions regarding why and what’s next. Ellen’s saga-from the heady days of daytime TV to this surprising turn-illuminates the quest for peace, privacy, and renewal.
Hollywood to the Cotswolds
Moving to the scenic Cotswolds of south-central England was a decision that showed a yearning for tranquility. The Cotswolds, with their rolling hills and historic charm, are indeed worlds apart from the fast-moving lifestyle of Hollywood.
They say the couple started to think about doing this after what happened in the United States, more specifically after Donald Trump got elected. Aside from the division in politics, DeGeneres also expressed her wish to have a clean slate away from some public scrutiny that she went through over the last couple of years.
According to reports, the Montecito mansion of Ellen and Portia has hit the market, representing the mansion they bought way back in 2019. It is known for its stunning architecture combined with plush landscapes, but it has indeed been their chief residence. But now that they have focused on England, they seem ready to let go of all that Southern California lifestyle.
Life After “The Ellen Show”
Ellen’s migration away from America further comes parallel to her retirement from the entertainment business. Her daytime talk show ended this year, in 2022, after accusations of a toxic work environment. Though that was quite a dint in reputation, DeGeneres has taken the incident as an opportunity for introspection and reconstruction.
Her most recent Netflix special, “Four Your Approval”, was chock-full of her humor and resilience. Ellen even took shots on the special regarding her fall from grace in show business and candidly addressed criticisms about her. She has embraced comedy as a way through public perception and back to staying true to her craft.
More than the comedy, Ellen has taken to recreational activities that speak to her changed life. She’s taken up gardening and even started raising chickens. These are activities befitting the quiet, country life she and Portia now enjoy in England. A New Perspective
The move to England is not an escape but a reevaluation of her future. In moving out of the limelight, she freed herself to work on what is more important: her personal growth, her marriage, and her happiness.
