Ellen DeGeneres has officially embraced her new life in the United Kingdom, where she now lives full-time with her wife, actress Portia de Rossi. The talk show host recently opened up about the decision to settle in the UK permanently—sharing how the move was shaped by a desire for peace, acceptance, and a new beginning.
The couple now resides in the scenic Cotswolds region of England, known for its quiet countryside, stone cottages, and celebrity residents. DeGeneres, 67, often shares peaceful clips of her new surroundings, including the local sheep that wander near her rural estate and the tranquil landscape she now calls home.
A Decision Inspired by Change
Speaking at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham, DeGeneres reflected on her move overseas. “We arrived the day before the election,” she said, referring to the 2024 U.S. presidential election. “We woke up to messages from friends and realized things had shifted. We looked at each other and said, ‘We’re staying.’”
Although the property was originally intended as a part-time getaway, the shift became permanent. When asked directly if the political climate influenced their decision to stay, she replied simply, “Yes.” A representative for the theatre later confirmed the comment.
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