Actresses Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have reportedly relocated to England following Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election, which took place on November 5. According to a report by TMZ on November 21, the couple, who had previously purchased a home in the Cotswolds region of southwest England, have decided to sell their residence in Montecito, California.
Sources close to the couple indicated that Trump's win was a significant factor in their decision to leave the United States. They expressed feelings of disillusionment and a desire to move away from the country. DeGeneres, a known supporter of Vice President Kamala Harris, had previously endorsed her on social media.
TMZ reported that DeGeneres and de Rossi plan to remain in England indefinitely. They had already bought their new home prior to the election but felt compelled to act following the results. Their Montecito mansion, which features five bedrooms and ten bathrooms, was purchased in 2019 for approximately $27 million.
The couple's decision to leave mirrors a trend among some celebrities who had previously threatened to move abroad if Trump won the election. They join a small group of high-profile figures, including Eva Longoria, who have acted on such promises.