Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Ellen DeGeneres Explains UK Move After Trump's Re-election
Ellen DeGeneres, a famous comedian, and her wife, Portia, moved to the UK.
They initially planned a short stay but decided to live there permanently after the election.
They love their new life in the countryside, enjoying the peaceful environment and simpler living.
DeGeneres also talked about issues like gay marriage and how tough it can be to be open about your sexuality in Hollywood.
She also touched upon the end of her show, explaining her side of the story and how hurtful it was to be perceived as 'mean'.
Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, moved to the UK before the 2024 U.S. elections.
DeGeneres stated that they decided to stay in the UK permanently after Donald Trump's re-election.
They now reside in the English countryside and enjoy a simpler, calmer lifestyle.
DeGeneres mentioned concerns regarding LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S.
She also discussed the controversy surrounding the end of 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'.
- Who
- Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi.
- What
- Ellen DeGeneres and her wife moved to the UK and decided to stay permanently following the 2024 U.S. election.
- When
- The couple moved to the UK before the 2024 U.S. elections.
- Where
- The couple moved to the UK and now reside in the English countryside.
- Why
- They decided to stay permanently due to the re-election of Donald Trump and to find a simpler, calmer lifestyle.
LGBTQ+ Rights
Show Controversy
Gay Marriage
LGBTQ+ Rights
Concerns about same-sex marriage being reversed in the U.S.
Show Controversy
N/A
- Celebrity
- Ellen DeGeneres
- Spouse
- Portia de Rossi
- Location change
- From the U.S. to the UK
- Reason for staying
- Donald Trump's re-election
- Past profession
- Talk show host/comedian
- Show ending
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show ended in 2022