Ellen DeGeneres, 66, and her companion Portia de Rossi, are going through a difficult begin to their new life within the UK. Following Donald Trump’s US presidential win, the couple relocated to a picturesque six-bedroom farmhouse in The Cotswolds, England. However, their welcome to the nation was marred by catastrophe when their 43-acre property was flooded throughout the intense Storm Bert, which introduced days of heavy rain and 80mph winds. According to Metro, the river Thames burst its banks leaving their house underwater.
According to TMZ, which cited sources with “direct knowledge”, the driving power behind their relocation was Trump’s win other than different motivating elements. The couple who’re supporters of Kamala Harris have been “very disillusioned” with Trump’s victory and determined “to get the hell out”. The couple moved to Cotswolds, a rural space in south central England after itemizing their huge Montecito Estate north of Los Angeles.
DeGeneres was additionally a high-profile donor for Vice President Kamala Harris – contributing about $3,300 to her marketing campaign. She additionally went forward and endorsed Harris on her Instagram saying, “There’s nothing more powerful than a woman whose time has come!! I can’t wait for @KamalaHarris to be our next president.”
Not simply DeGeneres and Rossi, Donald Trump’s victory within the 2024 presidential election has prompted a number of Hollywood celebrities to publicly declare their intention to depart the United States. America Ferrara, the gifted actress from Barbie, has additionally joined DeGeneres in making the transfer to the UK. Ms Ferrara relocated along with her husband, Ryan Piers Williams, and their son, Sebastian.
Sharon Stone, a Hollywood A-lister, has additionally expressed curiosity in buying a house in Italy. Meanwhile, music icon Cher had beforehand threatened to take drastic measures if Donald Trump have been to safe the presidency once more.
The United Kingdom, significantly London’s cosmopolitan appeal, and Italy with its wealthy tradition and breathtaking landscapes have emerged as prime decisions for relocation. Canada, one other favoured vacation spot, affords proximity to the US, familiarity, and progressive insurance policies that enchantment to many. Other nations, similar to Spain, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand, are additionally being thought-about by movie star expats.