Ellen DeGeneres ditched Trump’s America. But will the British weather send her running back?
Let’s get one thing straight: I’m not secretly rooting for any political party here. As a Brit—even one living abroad—I’ve got no issue with wealthy immigrants snapping up our mansions. My only ask? Integrate, please. Leave your 'foreign ideas' at the door. And yes, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, I’m looking at you.
This California power couple landed in the UK just as Donald Trump clinched the election. They swore they’d stay on the 'sane side' of the Atlantic. But here’s where it gets controversial: How did they navigate the immigration maze? Turns out, ‘one in, one out’ policies seem to target small boats, not private jets. The duo snagged a swanky Cotswolds estate, and DeGeneres even charmed locals by declaring, ‘Everything here is just better.’
Summer in Britain? Blissful. But now, as winter bites, whispers suggest the couple is eyeing a return to Trump’s America. And this is the part most people miss: The Mail on Sunday claims they’re homesick and can’t handle the chill. Look, I get it—homesickness is real. But fleeing fascism only to bolt back because you’re not used to a bit of rain? That’s a tough look. As my mum would say, ‘Throw on a jumper, Ellen!’ Let go of that American obsession with perpetual sunshine.
DeGeneres and De Rossi aren’t alone in their Trump-induced wanderlust. Hollywood’s been threatening to flee since Trump entered politics, but few have actually packed their bags. Remember Amy Schumer’s 2016 vow to ‘move to Spain’ if Trump won? She later called it a joke—though, let’s be honest, it’s hard to tell with Schumer. Miley Cyrus did the same, pledging to leave, then backpedaling. Barbra Streisand threatened to exit twice—still no moving trucks in sight.
But here’s the real kicker: Some celebs have left and show no signs of returning. Courtney Love, a London resident since 2019, is pursuing British citizenship, calling the US political climate ‘frightening.’ Rosie O’Donnell relocated her family to Ireland, citing safety concerns for her non-binary child, Clay. ‘We’ll return when America ensures equal rights for all,’ she declared. While it’s easy to mock these self-deporting elites—many cushioned by wealth—O’Donnell’s move feels less like drama and more like self-preservation. Trump’s threats to strip her citizenship? Not legally feasible, but in a nation with rising political violence, who wouldn’t worry?
While a full-blown celebrity exodus hasn’t happened, the US is hemorrhaging talent. A Nature poll reveals 75% of researchers are considering leaving, and international students are losing interest. Even fascism experts are bailing. Three Yale professors summed it up in a chilling op-ed: ‘We Study Fascism, and We’re Leaving the US.’ Canada, here they come.
So, will Ellen tough out the Cotswolds winter or retreat to Trump’s America? Only time will tell. But one thing’s clear: even the rich and famous can’t escape the consequences of their choices—or the weather.
What do you think? Is fleeing Trump’s America a valid reason to relocate, or just a privileged overreaction? And if you were Ellen, would you stay in rainy Britain or head back to the sunshine? Let’s debate in the comments!
