Ellen DeGeneres, 66, and her wife Portia de Rossi are encountering a rocky start to their new life in the UK. After Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 US presidential election, the couple made the decision to leave the US and move to a picturesque six-bedroom farmhouse in the Cotswolds, England. However, their relocation quickly became complicated as their 43-acre property was struck by devastating flooding during Storm Bert, which brought heavy rain and 80mph winds to the region. The Thames River burst its banks, leaving their home submerged.
TMZ reported that the couple’s move was significantly influenced by Trump’s election win, with sources claiming they were “disillusioned” by his presidency. As supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris, DeGeneres and de Rossi felt compelled to relocate, choosing the serene Cotswolds over their former estate in Montecito, California.
In addition to their personal reasons, the couple’s high-profile political support for Harris, including DeGeneres’ significant donation to her campaign, further fueled their decision to leave the US DeGeneres also expressed strong support for Harris on Instagram, saying, “There’s nothing more powerful than a woman whose time has come.
DeGeneres and de Rossi’s move follows a wider trend among Hollywood figures. Actress America Ferrera, known for her role in Barbie, has also relocated to the UK with her family, while other celebrities like Sharon Stone and Cher are considering homes abroad in places like Italy, Spain, and Canada. The desire to escape Trump’s leadership has led many high-profile figures to explore new lives in more politically favorable environments.
