Ellen DeGeneres, the beloved comedian and former talk show host, has announced that she and her family are leaving the United States. This move comes on the heels of her recent retirement from show business. DeGeneres, known for her 19-season run on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, has been a household name for decades. However, her life has taken a dramatic turn in recent years.
DeGeneres’s decision to retire from show business was met with surprise by many. Her Netflix special, filmed on August 16, 2024, marked her final professional project. The announcement coincided with her 16th wedding anniversary to Portia de Rossi, a moment she described as ‘lucky and special.’ As DeGeneres bids farewell to her life in the United States, she is also closing a chapter on her illustrious career.
DeGeneres’s rise to fame was meteoric, thanks to her daytime talk show, which blended comedy, celebrity interviews, and heartfelt human-interest stories. However, the show ended abruptly in 2022 following allegations of a toxic workplace environment. Although DeGeneres herself was not accused of misconduct, the scandal had a significant impact on her reputation.
In recent months, DeGeneres has been using humor to process the events that led to her departure from television. In her stand-up routines, she has poked fun at her situation, joking that she has been “kicked out of show business” twice. Despite her lighthearted approach, DeGeneres has acknowledged the personal toll of the scandal, describing it as “devastating” and noting that it left a significant impact on her self-esteem.
DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, have also made significant personal changes. The couple, known for their love of real estate in Montecito, California, has relocated to the United Kingdom. According to reports, the move was motivated by the reelection of former President Donald Trump. DeGeneres and de Rossi purchased a home in the Cotswolds, roughly two hours from London, before the election, but Trump’s win accelerated their plans.
As DeGeneres begins this new chapter in her life, she seems to be embracing a quieter, more peaceful existence. Her move to the British countryside marks a deliberate step away from the extremes of fame. This new chapter may offer DeGeneres a chance to heal from the challenges of recent years and rediscover herself outside of the spotlight.
