Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi appear to have fully committed to their new life in the UK, leaving behind their California properties and political concerns after Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory.
The couple, who married in 2008 after meeting at a 2001 Rock the Vote concert (and later reconnecting in 2004 post-other relationships), are now channeling their energy into what insiders describe as a marital “reset” through their shared passion: home renovations.
Their latest project—a Cotswold estate—serves as both a creative outlet and relationship touchstone. “It’s a chance to relive the greatest moments of their marriage,” a source told InTouch Weekly, noting how the pair bond over selecting linens, flooring, and fixtures.
Reportedly leaving behind millions in possessions, the duo has embraced minimalism, with DeGeneres recently posting a rare Instagram snapshot captioned: “3 things that make me happy: My Wife, A Rainbow, And my wife taking a photograph of a Rainbow.”
The move marks a dramatic shift for the serial renovators, who have bought and sold an estimated 20-60 properties over the years—not including post-relocation sales.
While speculation swirls about their motivations (from tax burdens to political discontent), insiders stress their priority is simplicity: “This is the stuff they live for, not being famous or pleasing audiences.”
