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Ellen DeGeneres, a prominent figure in American television, has made headlines with her recent move to the UK. During her first public appearance since relocating, she revealed that her decision to settle in England was sparked the day after Donald Trump's re-election in 2020. Speaking to an audience in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, the comedian described her new life in the UK as preferable, stating, "Life is just better here."
Ellen and her spouse Portia de Rossi had initially planned to split their time between the US and the UK, but upon arriving just before the election, they quickly decided to stay permanently. "We got here the day before the election and woke up to lots of texts from our friends with crying emojis, and I was like, 'He got in'," she recalled. "And we're like, 'We're staying here'."
The former host of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," which ran for nearly two decades before its cancellation in 2022, reflected on her rural experiences in the Cotswolds and expressed appreciation for the region's natural beauty and simple lifestyle. She humorously mentioned her endeavors in farming, sharing that she once had sheep that were difficult to keep, but now focuses on her chickens.
Ellen also addressed the persistent challenges faced by the LGBTQ community in America, specifically noting recent legislative movements that threaten the gains made, such as the endorsement by the Southern Baptist Convention to reverse the legalization of same-sex marriage. This has prompted her and Portia to consider remarrying in the UK.
Throughout the conversation, she candidly spoke about her turbulent career journey, including backlash from allegations of a toxic work environment that plagued her talk show segment, for which she publicly apologized to her staff. Although acknowledging her directness may be perceived as bluntness, she firmly stated, “I’m not mean. I’m just a direct person.”
Looking to the future, Ellen expressed uncertainty about her next steps but conveyed a desire to engage in projects that bring her joy, hinting that she might explore opportunities in the UK despite her worries about the changing landscape of entertainment consumption. “I don’t know what that is yet,” she confessed. “I want to have fun.”
Ellen DeGeneres, a prominent figure in American television, has made headlines with her recent move to the UK. During her first public appearance since relocating, she revealed that her decision to settle in England was sparked the day after Donald Trump's re-election in 2020. Speaking to an audience in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, the comedian described her new life in the UK as preferable, stating, "Life is just better here."
Ellen and her spouse Portia de Rossi had initially planned to split their time between the US and the UK, but upon arriving just before the election, they quickly decided to stay permanently. "We got here the day before the election and woke up to lots of texts from our friends with crying emojis, and I was like, 'He got in'," she recalled. "And we're like, 'We're staying here'."
The former host of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," which ran for nearly two decades before its cancellation in 2022, reflected on her rural experiences in the Cotswolds and expressed appreciation for the region's natural beauty and simple lifestyle. She humorously mentioned her endeavors in farming, sharing that she once had sheep that were difficult to keep, but now focuses on her chickens.
Ellen also addressed the persistent challenges faced by the LGBTQ community in America, specifically noting recent legislative movements that threaten the gains made, such as the endorsement by the Southern Baptist Convention to reverse the legalization of same-sex marriage. This has prompted her and Portia to consider remarrying in the UK.
Throughout the conversation, she candidly spoke about her turbulent career journey, including backlash from allegations of a toxic work environment that plagued her talk show segment, for which she publicly apologized to her staff. Although acknowledging her directness may be perceived as bluntness, she firmly stated, “I’m not mean. I’m just a direct person.”
Looking to the future, Ellen expressed uncertainty about her next steps but conveyed a desire to engage in projects that bring her joy, hinting that she might explore opportunities in the UK despite her worries about the changing landscape of entertainment consumption. “I don’t know what that is yet,” she confessed. “I want to have fun.”
