Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi have snapped up a new property in Montecito, California, just 15 months after relocating to England. The couple isn't ditching the UK entirely but plans to split their time between both spots. Sources say they're pining for that sunny California vibe and the equestrian scene.
Oh, the plot thickens in the DeGeneres-de Rossi saga! After waving goodbye to the US in November 2024 for a fresh start in the idyllic Cotswolds—blame it on Trump's election win and a desire to shake off those toxic workplace scandal vibes—the power couple is dipping their toes back into California real estate. Yes, the 68-year-old former talk show queen and her 53-year-old actress wife have bought a home in posh Montecito, but don't get it twisted: they're not packing up the UK castle just yet.
A real estate insider spilled to People: "She's not moving back to the US but will continue to split her time between both the UK and Montecito, [California]." Turns out, they've been missing the golden state's endless sunshine and that whole horse scene. "Portia loves polo and her horses," the source added, because of course she does—Portia flew her own steeds to England when they made the move! 😏
Remember when Ellen gushed about UK life last year? In a chat with broadcaster Richard Bacon, she raved: "It's absolutely beautiful... Everything here is just better - the way animals are treated, people are polite. I just love it here." She even saw snow for the first time and adopted some temporary sheep. But winter in England? Apparently not as charming when you're craving polo fields.
The duo, famous for their flipping real estate empire, were summer staples in their English village—friendly waves, no paparazzi drama. Come winter, they've been ghosts. So, is this California pad a sign of homesickness winning, or just smart portfolio padding? Split time sounds messy, but hey, more tea for us.