Ellen DeGeneres is nearly unrecognizable after debuting a dramatic hair transformation following her move from the United States to England.
Ellen DeGeneres debuts shocking brunette hair
Ellen DeGeneres shocked fans after trading her signature blonde hair for a brunette look, shown in a playful Instagram video.
The former talk show host, now living in England, posted a clip showing her riding a lawn mower at her countryside home.
The footage showed Ellen dressed casualy and sporting dark hair.
She looked worlds away from her usual red carpet image and television presence.
She captioned the video, “Portia thought it would be fun to film my first time on the mower. She was right.”
The video cuts from Ellen confidently mowing. Then, she needs help pushing the mower uphill, creating a relatable and humorous moment.
Fans react to Ellen DeGeneres’ lifestyle changes
Social media users were quick to react to Ellen’s unexpected look.
In the comment selection, many called her ‘unrecognizable’ in her new countryside lifestyle.
Some praised the change. However, others expressed surprise at how much her appearance has evolved since leaving her Hollywood days behind.
Fans also speculated about her motivations. They linked her transformation to a desire for privacy and a quieter life after fame.
One person said: She is pathetic
A second wrote:The hair adapting the English environment!
While a third commented: She’s still nasty.
Someone else said: Isn’t she tangled up with p diddy?
Still got them ears, lol. Another added.
Someone said: That’s one Fugly dude
She missed Trump, lol. Another user wrote.
Ellen and Portia de Rossi Relocate to the Cotswolds
Ellen and wife Portia de Rossi left the United States after Donald Trump’s reelection victory.
The couple reportedly relocated to the Cotswolds, a rural area in southwest England.
It is nearly two hours from central London. Friends first spotted Ellen’s brunette look back in November during a night out at The Farmer’s Dog pub with close companions.
Sources told TMZ the couple wanted to “get the hell out” of the US immediately following Trump’s win over Kamala Harris.
Why Ellen DeGeneres deciced to move from the US to the UK
They wanted a fresh start away from the challenges and negativity they faced in America.
Ellen has expressed that she feels she has already made her mark in the entertainment industry.
She believes that leaving the U.S. will allow her to find peace and happiness away from the criticisms that have followed her.
Ellen’s decision to move is also influenced by her feelings about the current political climate in the U.S.
Insiders say that Ellen wanted to escape the negative attention and the divisions in American society.
She hopes that moving to the UK will provide her with a sense of freedom and relief from the pressures she faced in the U.S.
“Ellen really felt she had made her mark on the industry, but that was diminished when she was canceled over her alleged treatment of her staff,’ the source added.
“Then to have celebrities call her out one by one was so hurtful.”
Previously, Ellen DeGeneres sells final US home for $5.2 Million
In March, Ellen and Portia finalized their exit from the U.S. by selling their last property.
The property was a Montecito bungalow, sold for $5.2 million.
The 1,691-square-foot Spanish-style home featured two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
It also included a luxurious private suite with a spa-inspired bath.
The listing also featured a secure fence for privacy and a spacious yard with potential for a pool or guest house.
According to People, the home was only on the market for two weeks before it was snapped up near the asking price.
This sale follows the couple’s broader plan to downsize their U.S. property portfolio after their permanent move to the UK.