Ellen DeGeneres Buys New California Dwelling Per Report
Based on Individuals, the previous speak present host and her spouse have bought a brand new house in Montecito, California.
The 2 beforehand lived in California however reportedly offered their house in August 2024. They later purchased a property within the Cotswolds, England — which Ellen has stated was initially meant to be a “a part-time home,” however they determined to remain after Donald Trump’s re-election in November 2024.
“We received right here the day earlier than the election and woke as much as numerous texts from our pals with crying emojis, and I used to be like, ‘He received in,'” she stated at an occasion in July 2025, per the BBC. “And we’re like, ‘We’re staying right here.'”
Ellen added, “We like it right here…All the things right here is simply higher—the best way animals are handled, persons are well mannered. I simply like it right here.”
Nonetheless, an actual property supply informed Folks that Ellen ultimately “grew drained” of the UK — although that does not imply she’s shifting again to the US full-time.
“She’s not shifting again to the U.S.,” a supply stated, including that Ellen will “proceed to separate her time between each the U.Ok. and Montecito, [Calif.].”
As for why, the supply stated the couple is “lacking the California climate and horse scene.”
“Portia loves polo and her horses,” they added of the previous actor who’s an avid horse lover.
Particulars concerning the Montecito property are restricted, however Realtor.com studies the house prices $27.4 million.
BuzzFeed has reached out to representatives for Ellen for remark.
