Another celebrity has packed their bags for foreign shores as the Make America Great Again movement regains the White House. Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi have officially severed ties with America by selling their final U.S. property following Donald Trump’s election victory.
At a glance:
- Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have permanently relocated to an $18 million farmhouse in the Cotswolds, England
- The couple sold their final U.S. property in Montecito, California for $5.2 million after Trump’s election victory
- Their Montecito home received multiple offers within just two days of hitting the market
- The Cotswolds location places them near elite neighbors including David and Victoria Beckham and Kate Moss
- DeGeneres and de Rossi have already encountered disputes with British neighbors over property extensions
Another Liberal Celebrity Flees America After Trump Victory
Former talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has officially cut ties with the United States following Donald Trump’s election victory. The comedian and her wife Portia de Rossi sold their sole remaining American property, a Spanish bungalow in Montecito, California for $5.2 million after relocating to an $18 million farmhouse in the Cotswolds, England.
The property, listed for just under $5 million, sparked a bidding war with “multiple offers within two days of hitting the market,” according to representatives. DeGeneres joins a growing list of liberal celebrities who promised to leave America if Trump returned to the White House, but unlike many who made similar vows in 2016, she actually followed through. Likewise, prominent Trump critic Rosie O’Donnell also left – relocating to Ireland.
From Hollywood to English Countryside
The 1,691-square-foot California bungalow featured spa-like bathrooms and a private courtyard, yet the couple decided Britain’s rolling hills were more appealing than remaining in America. Their new residence in the exclusive Cotswolds region places them among elite neighbors including David and Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss, and Elizabeth Hurley – all in an area known for its wealthy inhabitants and picturesque landscape.
The move hasn’t been entirely smooth for the couple, who have already encountered conflicts with British neighbors over home extension plans. Local residents reportedly opposed renovation proposals for the historic property, creating an awkward welcome for the American couple.
Perfect Timing After Trump’s Return
DeGeneres has made no secret of her opposition to President Trump and Republican policies throughout her career in entertainment. The timing of the move, directly following Trump’s election victory, suggests political motivations behind the decision, but DeGeneres has not publicly confirmed this.
Despite leaving America behind, the comedian recently celebrated her relationship milestone on social media, marking the couple’s twentieth year together.
