July 21, 2025

Account

The Actual News

Just the Facts, from multiple news sources.

Ellen DeGeneres: I moved to the UK because of Trump

Ellen DeGeneres: I moved to the UK because of Trump

Summary

Ellen DeGeneres moved from the U.S. to the UK, specifically to the Cotswolds, after Donald Trump was re-elected as U.S. president. She discussed her reasons for relocating, addressing possible reversals in gay marriage rights in the U.S. and her past show controversies during a public appearance in Cheltenham.

Key Facts

  • Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi moved to the UK in November after Trump's re-election.
  • They initially planned to live part-time in the UK but decided to stay after the election results.
  • Ellen mentioned considering remarriage in England due to potential changes in U.S. gay marriage laws.
  • She addressed past toxic workplace allegations linked to the end of her show, calling them "clickbait."
  • Ellen was a prominent figure on U.S. television for 30 years with a popular talk show and other roles.
  • She described her new life in the Cotswolds, sharing its charm and beauty, and mentioned owning farm animals.
  • Ellen noted challenges in being openly gay in Hollywood and discussed ongoing societal issues with acceptance.
  • The Southern Baptist Convention in the U.S. has recently supported reversing the legalization of same-sex marriage.

Source Information