It was a surprise to the fans of Ellen DeGeneres when they found out that the former talk show host has sold her last U.S. property and permanently moved to the UK.
Meanwhile, DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, are enjoying a secluded life who live not far away from Hemingford Grey Bridge in the district of Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England. However, how could someone as well-known as Hollywood’s A-lister leave the glamorous fast-paced lifestyle of Los Angeles and move to a farm in the UK?
Here is a detailed look at this new act, their altered lifestyle, and what it signals for their future.
An Eminent Goodbye To The Hollywood
After being under the spotlight for years, Ellen DeGeneres has decided to step back as a public figure from the entertainment industry and move to another area. Following the demise of The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2022 and many years of public scrutiny, DeGeneres and de Rossi made a courageous decision.
They had just disposed in a deal worth $5.2 million their last U.S. home—a Montecito beach house in California. The property was bought for more than what was requested and it signified that they had no other interests in America anymore.
They had bought the beach house in 2020 for $2.9 million which means they made a huge profit from the sale. It was the last time a Hollywood-related purchase by her took place, and there would be no other purchases later, as she has now cut the link to Hollywood.
A Peaceful Life In The Cotswolds
They are now living on a private farmhouse in Cotswolds near England’s most beautiful and tranquil area. According to some sources, the property was most likely worth $18 million and this acquisition provided complete convenience and privacy for the couple.
So why was there such a sudden change? A local insider disclosed that it was not just because People were seeking peace of mind. Ellen and Portia felt a deep connection with the 2024 U.S. election and it was the climate of the country which intervened them to finally turn away.
“HC (having their initials used to hide their names) were not even something anymore with America was changing out”, claimed one of the sources.
Celebrating Twenty Years Together
The news of the property sale broke literally the day before March 20, 2025, which was the day Ellen and Portia had their 20th anniversary as a couple.
Ellen posted a very touching photo on Instagram with the description, “Everywhere and always,” showing that they are always together. The couple previously got married on the occasion of their 20th anniversary of their union in 2023, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were present among the guests.
These two then seemed to have drifted away from their hiking tour of the red carpets. It is reflective of the fact that they are rather going towards what is simple, personal, and available.
What This Means For Ellen’s Career
So far, Ellen has made no comment concerning her new projects in such fields as television or comedy after she quit the daytime TV program. Despite a lot of fans’ demands for her to be back on screen, there are no signs of her comeback – at least not in the recent future.
The relocation to the UK on the other hand gives the impression that she is trying to keep hidden from the public eye, to grow personally and find time with her wife Portia. As usual, Ellen continues to be involved in social media, but her current posts are now more thoughtful and with a less frequency of time.
It is a crystal-clear symbol that Ellen is finishing the last page of one book and launching the next.
Selling More Than A House
For many fans, Ellen’s most recent property question is about much more than the simple selling of the real estate she owns. It shows a deeper resolution – where inner peace means life without fame.
Her ex-talk show host had multiple luxury homes. On 2025 being a person, she has none, thus suggesting a lot about her values.
During the time when the majority of celebrities cling onto their fame, Ellen has walked away almost unnoticed.
At one time, Ellen DeGeneres used to be the star of daytime TV. But now she is deprived, residing in the open countryside of England with her wife.
Indeed, the closing of her last U.S. residence and her withdrawal from Hollywood comes as a rare move for a celeb of her caliber. Nevertheless, this may be the most faithful decision for Ellen.
Once the fans reminisce her two-decade career, they are now watching her not perform on stage but build her life in the real world.
