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Ellen DeGeneres has officially traded her Hollywood lifestyle for the rolling hills of England, making a grand exit from the United States in protest of President-elect Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris. In a move that seems as dramatic as an overblown sitcom plot, the formerly beloved talk show host has put her Montecito mansion on the market and hightailed it to the quaint Cotswolds, where sheep vastly outnumber people. It appears that her decision was largely fueled by the impending Republican administration, proving once again that some people can’t stand the heat in the kitchen—so they flee the country.
While her real estate agent may be busy prepping for a listing like it’s a catwalk show, it wouldn’t be wise for DeGeneres to sweeten the narrative by claiming it’s all about fresh starts. After all, her reputation took a beating following reports of a toxic workplace environment on her now-canceled talk show. Talk about a career nosedive that even a dramatic English countryside retreat can’t mask.
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Rumors abound that DeGeneres has already settled into her new life among the English countryside, diligently escaping the U.S. amid increasing political polarization. Ironically, this move comes from someone who once faced a cancellation crusade from the very vocal left for her audacious act of friendship with George W. Bush. Apparently, showing kindness to anyone across the political aisle was a cardinal sin in the eyes of her online detractors.
DeGeneres formerly prided herself on her ability to transcend the political divide—an aspiration not easily upheld in the current cultural climate. She attempted to portray herself as a beacon of tolerance, vocalizing that being friends with people who hold differing views should be acceptable, regardless of political affiliation. However, now that Trump has taken the helm, it seems her tolerance has hit a wall, prompting a move halfway across the world rather than a sit-down discussion over tea with conservatives.
Amidst all of this drama, one has to consider the irony of Ellen’s long-standing collaboration with Trump supporter Adam Yenser on her writing team. He was frequently featured in sketches, making it apparent that the “Ellen” show wasn’t always a hyper-liberal echo chamber. Yet, here we are, watching her don her best British accent and embrace a clean slate—one that may not include the occasional conservative input. For DeGeneres, trading in the glitz and glamour of Hollywood for a rustic lifestyle in England might be her way of dodging the political realities of the country she once entertained—only time will tell if there’s a return ticket in her future.
