Ellen DeGeneres has embraced a quieter life, trading Hollywood glamor for a peaceful existence in the English countryside.
The former talk-show host recently shared a humorous video that revealed her new daily reality — lawn mowing and gardening.
Her fans were surprised and amused by this new chapter, especially with her $18 million Cotswolds farmhouse as the backdrop.
Ellen DeGenere revealed her ‘real life’ in English countryside
On Instagram, Ellen Degeneres shares a humorous video showing her first time mowing the lawn at her UK Estate.
Since retiring, Ellen DeGeneres has kept a lower profile, focusing on home life with wife Portia de Rossi in the UK.
On Instagram, DeGeneres posted a clip riding a yellow lawnmower across her countryside property, offering rare views of her estate.
The video followed a popular format, captioned “How it started…” as she confidently steered through the scenic terrain.
It ended with a breakdown — and a push uphill — labeled “How it ended,” showing her sense of humor remains sharp.
Ellen and Portia turning Estate into homestead
In another post, the couple was seen gardening, showcasing their new domestic routine.
“Some people dream of farming. Clearly our dream was landscape maintenance with a bit of farming,” Ellen joked.
DeGeneres and de Rossi moved to England in november 2024, settling in the Cotswolds after purchasing the home in june.
The decision followed the 2022 conclusion of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”, ending after workplace misconduct allegations and public scrutiny.
Social media reaction
DeGeneres’s video revealed her ‘real life’ in English countryside quiickly went viral and sparked debate among viewers.
Fans praised the wholesome content, saying DeGeneres appeared more relaxed and grounded in her new rural surroundings.
One person said: I’m happy for them.
A second wrote: Exile. She going down. Pedo deluxe…Diddy level.
Another added: Apparently, her ‘Freaky Diddy’ list was the real reason she left!
Someone else said: She looks anxious and distressed. Probably burnt out.
My favorite TV host. So sad. Someone else said.
Another user wrote: Ellen wants to get out of England!! ️
She’s done so much for those in need. Other wrote.
Ellen responds to past controversy with humor
In 2020, former employees accused DeGeneres’s show of fostering a toxic environment.
Ellen publicly apologized, expressing disappointment that her vision of respect and joy hadn’t been upheld behind the scenes.
DeGeneres said: “Something changed, and I am disappointed to learn that this has not been the case.”
She later addressed the scandal in her Netflix comedy special, “Ellen’s Last Stand…Up”.
In the special, she quipped: “I got chickens. Oh yeah, and I got kicked out of show business for being mean.”
Additionally, DeGeneres and de Rossi completed their exit from Hollywood by selling their Montecito, California home in March 2025.
In March, DeGeneres sold her Montecito property for $5.2 million. This made her final exit from the U.S. real estate market.
The home, located near Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, had undergone renovations turning it into a stylish modern bungalow.
It featured two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and was listed at $4.99 million before multiple offers drove the price higher.
Why did Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi leave the US for the UK?
Reports suggest that Ellen and Portia had already planned their move before the recent presidential election in the U.S.
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.
The couple has reportedly put their home in Montecito, California, up for sale as they transition to their new life.
“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.”