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Ellen DeGeneres Relocates to UK Amid US Fears

7/21/2025

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Ellen Relocates to UK

Ellen DeGeneres has made a bold move to the UK, driven by her fears over Donald Trump's reelection. In Cheltenham, she gushed about the Cotswolds, declaring, "Everything here is just better." With a heavy heart, she shared her worries about LGBTQ+ rights in the US and teased the possibility of remarrying her wife, Portia de Rossi, in their new home.

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Ellen Explores New Show

Ellen DeGeneres, now living in the UK, is contemplating a fresh talk show after her previous series wrapped up in 2022. While chatting in Gloucestershire, she revealed her uncertainty about the show's direction in today's media climate. Despite relishing life with her wife, Portia de Rossi, she craves a new, exciting venture to shake off her boredom.

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Historical Context

The 2015 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges legalized same-sex marriage, marking a pivotal moment for LGBTQ+ rights, with over 500,000 marriages by 2020. Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's 2024 relocation to the UK reflects ongoing concerns about political pressures threatening these rights, particularly under Donald Trump's influence, highlighting the continuing struggle for LGBTQ+ acceptance.

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Ellen Relocates to UK

Ellen DeGeneres has made a bold move to the UK, driven by her fears over Donald Trump's reelection. In Cheltenham, she gushed about the Cotswolds, declaring, "Everything here is just better." With a heavy heart, she shared her worries about LGBTQ+ rights in the US and teased the possibility of remarrying her wife, Portia de Rossi, in their new home.

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