Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have kicked off a surprising celebrity trend—swapping Hollywood’s glitz for the quaint charm of England’s Cotswolds. The couple, now settled in a stunning $18 million farmhouse, sold their lavish $29.9 million California estate and a chic Montecito bungalow for $5.2 million in 2025, severing U.S. ties after Donald Trump’s election win. But they’re not alone. Whispers on X and beyond hint at a growing list of stars following suit, leaving fans wondering: who’s next, and what’s fueling this transatlantic flight?
The Cotswolds, with its rolling hills and stone villages, has become a magnet for A-listers seeking peace—or perhaps escape. Ellen, 67, and Portia, 52, dove in headfirst, drawn by a love for England sparked during a 2024 visit, per People. Their move wasn’t flawless—floods from Storm Bert swamped their 43-acre estate’s fields (though Ellen clarified the house stayed dry), and locals griped over a renovation “breach” possibly disturbing Roman remains. Yet, their resolve held, cemented by a March 20 Instagram selfie celebrating 20 years together: “Happy to be with you everywhere and always.” The $5.2 million Montecito sale—$300,000 over asking—shows they’re all in.
Who’s tagging along? Posts on X name-drop Rosie O’Donnell, who reportedly fled to Ireland citing Trump’s America as “unsafe” for diversity, and hint at others eyeing the U.K. or beyond. James Corden, back in England since 2024, has been spotted guiding Ellen through British quirks, per The Sun. Speculation swirls around figures like Bradley Cooper or Cher, though no hard proof has surfaced. What’s clear: the Cotswolds’ celeb roster—Kate Moss, David Beckham—makes it a cushy landing spot. X users muse, “Liberals moving to the U.K. after Trump—Ellen’s just the start!”
Why the exodus? For Ellen, it’s tied to Trump’s November 2024 victory, a shift some link to her post-talk-show fallout from 2020’s toxic workplace scandal. TMZ and X posts suggest political disillusionment drives this wave, with one quipping, “Ellen’s mansion flooded—karma or bad luck?” Others see it as a lifestyle reset—trading L.A.’s chaos for countryside calm. The couple’s real estate spree—dumping a $96 million Santa Barbara pad in 2024, per Wall Street Journal—backs that up. Floods and neighbor clashes haven’t deterred them; they’re even eyeing a new Cotswolds retreat, per Daily Mail.
This isn’t just a move—it’s a statement. As Ellen and Portia plant roots, fans watch for who follows. Will more stars ditch the U.S. for greener pastures, or is this a fleeting trend? With Hollywood’s elite trading red carpets for rainy hills, the Cotswolds might just be the new Tinseltown. Hold tight—the guest list is growing.
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