Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi Are Leaving the U.S. and Moving to the U.K.

Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia De Rossi are living in England and plan to sell their U.S. home, according to multiple reports. Find out why.

By Corinne Heller Nov 20, 2024 11:42 PM
| Updated Nov 21, 2024 3:15 AM
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Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia De Rossi are exiting the United States for a new home abroad.

The pair have moved to England and plan to sell their residence in Montecito, Calif., multiple outlets reported Nov. 20, citing sources as saying that the reason for their relocation was former President Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, who Ellen had endorsed, in the 2024 election earlier this month.

E! News has reached out to reps for Ellen and Portia for comment and has not heard back.

And it seems the couple—who tied the knot in 2008—is already settling in across the pond, as they were spotted last week visiting British host Jeremy Clarkson's pub The Farmer’s Dog, located in Burford, England.

As seen in a video that his girlfriend Lisa Hogan shared on Instagram, Ellen and Portia watched an acoustic performance of The Corrs, and were also joined by singer Natalie Imbruglia, best known for the 1997 hit "Torn," who tours with the Irish group.

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Ellen has owned several lavish properties in California over the years—including in Montecito near Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, as well as Oprah Winfrey—but recently moved to the Cotswolds, a celebrity-favorite rural area in England that includes Burford, TheWrap and TMZ reported.

The 66-year-old had largely stepped away from the spotlight in recent years. In 2022, she ended her daytime series The Ellen DeGeneres Show after 19 seasons, a move that came following an internal investigation of allegations of a "toxic work environment.” Three senior staff members had exited the production in 2020.

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Ellen had apologized, saying on her series that year, "We have made the necessary changes and today we are starting a new chapter."

This past July, Ellen signaled she was leaving the entertainment business. While performing a standup comedy show in in Santa Rosa, Calif., a fan asked if they could look forward to seeing her on Broadway or the big screen in the near future, and Ellen set the record straight.

"Um, no," she said, according to SFGATE. "This is the last time you're going to see me. After my Netflix special, I'm done."

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Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval, dubbed the "final comedy special of her historic career," premiered on Netflix in September.

"I got kicked out of show business. Yeah, 'cause I'm mean," the Finding Dory star joked on the special. "You can't be mean and be in show business. No, they'll kick you out. No mean people in show business."

Ellen said she "loved" her show, adding, "It was a family to me."

"I have a choice of people remembering me as someone who is mean, or someone who is beloved," she said. "I choose that."

Look back at Ellen and Portia's cutest photos together...

Pillow Talk

It's never too late (or too early) to snap a selfie.

Black Tie Date Night

Receiving the Carol Burnett Award at the 2020 Golden Globes, Ellen made sure to thank her "husband Mark" for being her rock.

"Thank you for supporting me through this crazy journey," she quipped as Portia cracked up in the audience. "I know it wasn't easy for you or the kids. Rupert and Fiona, go to bed."

Ride or Die

Kicking off 2019 with a couples' ride.

No. 1 Fan

Ahead of DeGeneres' premiere of her Netflix special Relatable the duo took a sweet selfie to share with their fans.

Blazer Babes

Could these two be any more stylish while walking around Los Angeles?

Love on Safari

In summer 2018, the power couple went to Tanzania for safari and proved their love is wild.

Gorilla Games

The couple made sure to smile for the cameras while on their Rwanda adventure in 2018.

Snuggle Time

There's always time for a hug when you love someone.

Vacation Vibes

In July 2017, the lovebirds went to Mallorca for a little rest and relaxation. 

Plus One

No matter what the award show, the talk show host always has her No.1 fan by her side.

Love Birds

DeGeneres and de Rossi showed each other some love on Valentine's Day back in 2016.

Well Suited

Talk about a well-suited pair!

New Year, Same Love

In 2016, the longtime loves celebrated the new year in St. Barts and we are so jealous. 

Strike a Pose

Whoever said you can't have fun on the red carpet clearly have not met Ellen and Portia. 

Look of Love

They may not be the most public on social media, but when they do post, fans can't get enough. 

That's My Girl

Sometimes, DeGeneres just wants to let her wife shine bright on the red carpet. 

That's Amore

Enjoying a Venice vacation built for two.

Snuggle Selfies

Going to the beach has never looked so cool with these two lovebirds. 

Summertime Sunsets

You see a selfie, we see a couple madly in love. 

Red Carpet Pros

Who says you can't have fun at work...or posing for photos on the red carpet?

Marital Bliss

On August 16, 2008, 30 close family and friends watched the couple say "I Do" in their Beverly Hills home. 

All Eyes On Them

In 2007, the couple posed together at the Emmys and looked amazing as an item.

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