Sun Jan 26 12:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Trade Hollywood for Cotswolds Charm
**London, UK** – Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, the long-time celebrity couple, have made a surprising move, leaving behind their high-profile lives in Hollywood for the idyllic countryside of the Cotswolds, England. The couple, who celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary in December, are reportedly settling into their new life seamlessly, becoming familiar faces in their adopted village.
The move comes two years after DeGeneres ended her long-running talk show, *The Ellen DeGeneres Show*, which concluded amid allegations of a toxic work environment. While DeGeneres addressed the controversy in her final stand-up special, the reasons behind the couple’s relocation to the UK remain largely unconfirmed, although speculation links it to the 2024 presidential election.
DeGeneres, 67, and de Rossi, 51, have been spotted around their Cotswolds village, blending in with locals in their coats and wellies. Reports suggest their new farmhouse withstood recent torrential rains, contrary to earlier rumors. Even Jeremy Clarkson, owner of a local pub where the couple has been seen, confirmed their presence and described DeGeneres as “very friendly and lovely.”
De Rossi, a former actress known for roles in *Arrested Development* and *Scandal*, had already stepped away from acting prior to the move, focusing on her art curation company, General Public. The move to England seems to be a continuation of their pursuit of a quieter life, away from the pressures of Hollywood. DeGeneres, too, appears to embrace this new chapter, having recently let her hair go gray.
The couple’s relocation is yet another example of celebrities seeking refuge from the limelight and embracing a different pace of life. While the exact reasons for their move remain private, the couple seems content in their new surroundings, leaving behind years of Hollywood hustle and bustle for the tranquil beauty of the English countryside.
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