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Ellen DeGeneres's newly purchased home in England has been hit by devastating floods, according to a report by The Daily Mail. The former talk show host, 66, and her wife, Portia de Rossi, recently moved to the UK, settling on a 43-acre property in the Cotswolds, approximately two hours from London. The storm's most significant impacts, including flooding, were observed around November 23-24, 2024, as reported by Fox Weather.
The property, nestled near the River Thames, fell victim to flooding caused by Storm Bert, which unleashed heavy rainfall and winds reaching 80 mph across the UK, as reported by The Independent.
Residents shared the impact of the storm, with one telling The Daily Mail, "The flood waters are rising by the hour. This is the worst I have seen it in years." Neither DeGeneres nor de Rossi have commented publicly on the situation, and representatives for the comedian have yet to issue a statement.
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Ellen DeGeneres boasts a net worth of $500 million, with an annual salary ranging from $75 million to $90 million, as reported by Celebrity Net Worth. Much of her fortune stems from her 19-season run on The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003–2022), where she reportedly earned up to $60 million per year.
In addition to her talk show success, DeGeneres has profited from real estate ventures alongside de Rossi, flipping high-value properties across Southern California.
Beyond television, Ellen DeGeneres made her mark in film, notably as the voice of Dory in Pixar's Finding Nemo and Finding Dory. Her accolades include 20 People's Choice Awards, the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Ellen DeGeneres relocates to England amid disillusionment with U.S. Politics
Ellen DeGeneres reportedly purchased the Cotswolds mansion after the U.S. presidential election, leaving the country following Donald Trump's reelection in 2024. A source previously told TMZ that the couple was "very disillusioned" by the election results.
This followed years of DeGeneres being vocal about her support for Kamala Harris, including an Instagram post in 2024 that read,
"There's nothing more powerful than a woman whose time has come!! I can't wait for @KamalaHarris to be our next president."
While Ellen DeGeneres had not made any formal public statements about leaving the U.S. if Trump won, her move was confirmed by People, with a source stating,
"Ellen was in England house hunting in the beginning of October… She ended up finding a house that she loved and purchased it shortly after."
There have been multiple instances of public figures and ordinary citizens considering or following through on leaving the U.S. after Donald Trump's electoral victories, citing political or social disagreements as their motivation. High-profile cases include celebrities like singer Cher and comedian Lena Dunham, who expressed similar intentions after the 2016 election.
While not all such statements resulted in actual relocations, some individuals took tangible steps. For example, in 2016, comedian George Lopez and others vocalized plans to move, though many later admitted they stayed in the country, as reported by The Standard.
In 2024, reports surfaced about a renewed trend of Americans exploring emigration options, particularly to countries like Canada, the United Kingdom, or European nations known for their progressive policies. The decisions have allegedly stemmed from political ideologies or dissatisfaction with policy directions.
Ellen DeGeneres has announced a new Netflix special, which will be filmed later in 2024, marking her second collaboration with the platform after 2018's Relatable. This project is part of her Ellen's Last Stand-Up tour, which began in mid-2023 and is set to continue into 2025.
The tour has been widely praised and includes performances in cities across the United States. In addition to her Netflix special, DeGeneres has used the tour to address her career's challenges and controversies, blending humor with introspection. This marks her first major public-facing project since stepping away from The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2022.
