Ellen DeGeneres and her spouse, Portia de Rossi, have ostensibly opted for a significant lifestyle transformation by relocating to the pastoral landscapes of rural England. They have placed their opulent Montecito estate on the market and expressed intentions never to return to the United States. A confidant of DeGeneres disclosed to TheWrap that the election of Donald Trump served as the catalyst for this watershed moment in their lives.
While the ascendance of the Republican administration was the stated impetus for their departure, the prospect of a renewed beginning appears equally appealing. DeGeneres has candidly acknowledged being “kicked out of show business,” following allegations of a toxic workplace atmosphere during the tenure of her eponymous talk show, which concluded in 2022.
Reports suggest that DeGeneres is now ensconced in the picturesque Cotswolds, a region celebrated for its idyllic charm in south-central England. According to sources, her Montecito mansion, situated approximately 90 minutes north of Los Angeles, has either been pocket-listed or is poised to be listed imminently. A spokesperson from Riskin Partners, the esteemed real estate firm representing DeGeneres, did not provide an immediate comment on this development.
Acquired in 2019, the expansive Montecito property has served as the primary residence for DeGeneres and de Rossi; however, the fate of her remaining Southern California properties remains ambiguous. A former public relations representative for DeGeneres has confirmed her departure from advocating for the comedian following the conclusion of her recent comedy special and related tour.
In her latest endeavor, “Four Your Approval,” a one-woman stand-up show produced in partnership with Netflix, DeGeneres reflects on her life post-“Ellen.” Besides the special itself, her pursuits have veered decidedly away from the realm of show business.
“I took up gardening,” DeGeneres quipped. “I acquired chickens. Oh, and, of course, I was ‘kicked out of show business’—the irony of the ‘Be kind’ girl not embodying kindness has certainly made headlines.” The comedian humorously mused whether she might have set more realistic expectations for her audience regarding her departure from the limelight.
The article concludes with a nod to the contributions of Sharon Waxman to the reporting of this story.
Vocabulary List:
- Opulent /ˈɒp.jʊ.lənt/ (adjective): Rich and luxurious; lavish.
- Catalyst /ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/ (noun): A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.
- Ambiguous /æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/ (adjective): Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
- Impetus /ˈɪm.pə.təs/ (noun): The force or energy with which a body moves; a driving force.
- Tenure /ˈtɛn.jʊər/ (noun): The period during which someone holds a position or office.
- Idyllic /ɪˈdɪl.ɪk/ (adjective): Like an idyll; extremely happy peaceful or picturesque.
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Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have decided never to return to the United States.
Ellen DeGeneres' Montecito mansion was sold immediately after their relocation.
Ellen DeGeneres' recent comedy special concluded in 2020.
Ellen DeGeneres' former public relations representative still advocates for her.
Ellen DeGeneres addressed the allegations of a toxic workplace in her show "Four Your Approval."
Ellen DeGeneres' decision to leave show business was met without any controversy.
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The spokesperson from Riskin Partners did not comment immediately on the listing of Ellen DeGeneres' Montecito mansion, located approximately minutes north of Los Angeles.
Ellen DeGeneres' one-woman stand-up show, "Four Your Approval," was produced in partnership with .
One of Ellen DeGeneres' recent pursuits include taking up .
According to the article, their opulent Montecito estate has been or is set to be listed imminently.
