Ellen DeGeneres & Portia ‘Flee’ the US After Trump’s Win

Another day, another Hollywood defector. Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, have officially ditched the United States. Their reason? Donald Trump’s 2024 election win. According to sources cited by TMZ, the couple couldn’t stomach another four years under Trump and made a dramatic exit to the English countryside.

The pair reportedly purchased a property in the picturesque Cotswolds, a serene area two hours from London. This wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment decision. Sources revealed they snapped up the property before the election but felt “deeply disillusioned” when Trump sealed his victory. As one insider put it, Ellen and Portia were determined to “get the hell out.”

DeGeneres, who once ruled daytime television, has made no secret of her political leanings. A staunch supporter of liberal causes, she donated $3,300 to Kamala Harris’s campaign and proudly endorsed the vice president on social media. “There’s nothing more powerful than a woman whose time has come!!” Ellen gushed in a post after Harris replaced Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket earlier this year.

This is far from the first time Hollywood elites have threatened to leave the country over Republican victories. However, few have followed through. Remember when the likes of Lena Dunham, Bryan Cranston, and even Cher vowed to flee after Trump’s 2016 win? Not a single one packed their bags. Ellen and Portia, on the other hand, are making headlines as one of the rare duos to act on their promises.

Their retreat comes as they prepare to sell their sprawling estate in Montecito, California. Known for flipping multi-million-dollar mansions, the couple previously sold another Montecito property for a staggering $96 million. Now, insiders claim they’re deciding how much to ask for their current estate before officially putting it on the market.

This exodus to England marks a stark departure for DeGeneres, who once entertained middle America with her quirky humor and cheerful persona. But her reputation took a hit in recent years. A scandal alleging toxic workplace conditions on The Ellen DeGeneres Show tarnished her image, leading to the show’s cancellation in 2022.

Ellen and Portia’s choice to settle in the Cotswolds—an area known for its idyllic charm and a favorite among the British elite—aligns with Hollywood’s growing trend of turning its back on America while preaching progressive ideals. This “escape” comes across as ironic to many, given that these stars have no problem reaping the benefits of U.S. wealth while rejecting its democratic outcomes.

The move to England is also a stark reminder of how deep the cultural divide runs. As Middle America celebrated Trump’s victory, liberal Hollywood once again recoiled in horror, retreating to safe havens abroad. Whether Ellen and Portia’s move inspires other celebrities to follow suit remains to be seen.

For now, it’s clear: Ellen has swapped the Hollywood Hills for English hedgerows. Meanwhile, hard-working Americans stay behind, grappling with the realities of politics and policies that seem far removed from the Cotswolds’ cozy cottages.