Latest news with #EverymanTheatre
Sky News AU
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
'Concrete and glass monstrosity': Ellen DeGeneres' newly-built home in UK roasted following her departure from US to avoid Trump presidency
The new home of Ellen DeGeneres has been dubbed a "monstrosity" following the former daytime television star's move to the United Kingdom. After only moving to the UK in 2024 with her wife, Australian actress Portia de Rossi, the couple have now put their $20 million (£15 million) Cotswolds farmhouse on the market and have moved into a hilltop mansion in Oxfordshire. The single-storey home was built by a UK-based developer, describing the glass-fronted house as an attempt at redefining "rural modern living". The monolithic building has been described by businessman and utility industry expert Steve Loftus as a "concrete and glass monstrosity" while another described the design as a "genuine hate crime". Others took aim at the new home, which the couple ultimately moved into following a series of reported issues at their farmhouse, including flooding. "The inside of Ellen DeGeneres' home in the Cotswolds is totally devoid of any I mean... Not only did she likely pay a fortune for the build, she also probably paid an 'interior decorator' for this. It looks like a prison," one said on X. "She had total control over the design and she went with 'unfinished bunker but with more grey and less functionality'. Says a lot about her personality (or lack thereof)," another wrote. "I'm struggling to see any 'farmhouse roots'! It's a brutalist bunker," a third said. Another compared the residence to that of a home of a villain in the James Bond film series. The home is about a 30-minute drive from the farmhouse, and fans of the celebrity couple got a glimpse into the view from their house in April when Ellen posted a photo of de Rossi who was photographing a rainbow from their front yard. The criticism over DeGeneres' new home comes after she confirmed she and her wife permanently relocated to the UK after Donald Trump's return to the White House. The 67-year-old comedian made the candid admission during a live conversation with BBC broadcaster Richard Bacon at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham on Sunday. DeGeneres explained the pair initially planned to spend just a few months each year in the UK and purchased what they believed would be a "part-time house" in the Cotswolds in 2024. But the couple decided to stay put after Trump defeated Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in the latest US election. "Everything here is just better," she said of the UK. "We got here the day before the election and woke up to lots of texts from our friends with crying emojis, and I was like, 'He got in'. "And we're like, 'We're staying here'."
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Why Ellen DeGeneres Relocated To UK? Comedian Reveals If Trump Was The Reason
The comedian revealed that she and her partner have permanently settled in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire. Popular show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres has been away from the United States for a while. After months of speculation, she has now confirmed her relocation to the United Kingdom. On July 20, during an event hosted at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham, England, DeGeneres opened up about her move and what led her to make the decision. It comes as no surprise that she, along with her wife Portia de Rossi, made the move following Donald Trump's re-election as US President. Speaking with broadcaster Richard Bacon, the comedian revealed that she and her partner have permanently settled in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire. She initially moved to the UK in November, just a day before the US election. The results, she said, motivated her to stay permanently. She also expressed her relief about the decision, according to the BBC. 'It's absolutely beautiful," she said. 'We're just not used to seeing this kind of beauty." Appreciating the natural surroundings, DeGeneres praised everything from the villages and towns to the architecture, calling it 'a simpler way of life." She added, 'We love it here. Portia flew her horses here, and I have chickens—and we had sheep for about two weeks." It's not just the landscape that drew her in. DeGeneres also highlighted how the political climate in the UK feels more stable and welcoming, especially in contrast to the US under Trump's leadership. She voiced concerns over LGBTQ+ rights in America, revealing that she and de Rossi are even considering getting remarried in the UK. 'The Baptist Church in America is trying to reverse gay marriage," she said. 'They're trying to literally stop it from happening in the future and possibly reverse it." She described how unsettling it feels to live in a place where people can't be their true selves. 'I wish that we lived in a society where everybody could accept other people and their differences," she said. Beyond her personal life, DeGeneres also reflected on the end of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which concluded in 2022 after 19 seasons. The show faced backlash in its final years amid reports of a toxic work environment—claims DeGeneres has previously addressed. Looking ahead, she said she will be more selective about her next projects. 'I want to have fun. I want to do something," she noted. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Ellen DeGeneres says she moved to Britain because of Trump
LONDON — Ellen DeGeneres has made no secret of her new British life, posting social media clips of sheep charmingly trotting into her luxury rural home while she mows the lawn of the sprawling estate, her trademark hair now natural and undyed. But on Sunday she confirmed for the first time that she moved to the United Kingdom permanently for one reason: the election of President Donald Trump last November. 'We got here the day before the election and woke up to lots of texts from our friends with crying emojis, and I was like, 'He got in.' And we're like, 'We're staying here,' she told an audience at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham, central England. After her long-running talk show ended amid allegations of workplace bullying, DeGeneres, 67, bought a home in England's picturesque Cotswolds region with her wife, 'Arrested Development' star Portia de Rossi, 52. With its honey-colored stone, lush greenery and chocolate-box villages, this 800 square-mile haven is home to a slew of celebrities including David and Victoria Beckham, music mogul Simon Cowell and supermodel Kate Moss. This was initially meant to be a transatlantic bolthole, she said. But asked Sunday if Trump's election cemented that move as permanent, she answered an unequivocal, 'Yes,' in comments the theater confirmed as accurate Monday. 'Everything here is just better,' DeGeneres said, while lamenting the current state of her homeland. 'I wish we were at a place where it was not scary for people to be who they are. I wish that we lived in a society where everybody could accept other people and their differences,' she said. 'So until we're there, I think there's a hard place to say we have huge progress.' NBC News has contacted the White House for a response to the criticisms. DeGeneres also referenced moves by the Southern Baptist Church to endorse banning same-sex marriage and overturn a Supreme Court ruling legalizing it nationwide. 'They're trying to literally stop it from happening in the future and possibly reverse it,' she said. 'Portia and I are already looking into it, and if they do that, we're going to get married here.' She also addressed the demise of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," after 19 seasons, almost two decades and more than 60 Emmys, after staff complained of a toxic workplace environment. 'I'm a direct person, and I'm very blunt, and I guess sometimes that means that," she said with a pause, "I'm mean?' The theater's CEO, Mark Goucher, told NBC News in an email that it "was a huge privilege to meet her and have her at The Everyman. Our door will always be open to our new neighbor.' DeGeneres is not the first person to toy with leaving America's increasingly polarized social and political landscape. Starting in June last year, around the time of then President Joe Biden's disastrous TV debate against Trump, Google data showed a spike in Americans searching 'how to move to X country,' according to an analysis by CNBC. In early February, days after Trump's inauguration, a poll of 2,000 people by Talker Research found that 17% wanted to leave in the next five years, with the top destination of choice being Canada. Some 69% of these respondents said they didn't like the direction in which the country was headed, and 65% said it had become too toxic. Trump has previously given short shrift to these potential wantaways. 'If you're not happy, you can leave,' he said in 2019. While DeGeneres appears to be enjoying an idyllic rural life, there is some evidence the grass may not be greener on the other side of the Pond. Though the U.K. is often vaunted for its universal free healthcare, public transportation network, and lack of mass shootings, it actually performs worse than the U.S. on a raft of quality-of-life indices measured by the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, which tracks such data. Out of 40 countries in the OECD, the U.S. ranks 10th in the 'Better Life Index,' which rates nations on everything from housing and income to life satisfaction, community and work-life balance. The U.K. is 14th. Alexander Smith
The South African
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Ellen DeGeneres: I moved to the UK because of Donald Trump
US television icon Ellen DeGeneres has made her first public appearance in the UK since relocating to the Cotswolds, revealing that she and wife Portia de Rossi decided to stay permanently the day after Donald Trump was re-elected as US president. Speaking at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham on Sunday in conversation with broadcaster Richard Bacon, the 67-year-old said the decision to move was deeply personal and political. 'We got here the day before the election and woke up to lots of texts from our friends with crying emojis,' DeGeneres recalled. 'I was like, 'He got in', and we said, 'We're staying here.'' Ellen said the couple originally planned to split their time between the US and the UK but have since embraced full-time life in the countryside, calling it 'a simpler, more beautiful way of life.' DeGeneres is known globally for The Ellen DeGeneres Show and for voicing Dory in Finding Nemo . 'Everything here is just better – the way animals are treated, people are polite. I just love it here,' she said. 'We saw snow for the first time in our lives.' The couple briefly kept sheep on their rural property, but they had to be rehomed after repeated escapes. De Rossi also relocated her horses to the UK. DeGeneres also spoke candidly about rising fears over LGBTQ+ rights in the United States, confirming she and De Rossi are considering renewing their vows in the UK if same-sex marriage rights are reversed. 'The Baptist Church in America is trying to reverse gay marriage,' she said. 'If they do that, we're going to get married here.' She expressed concern that Hollywood still remains hostile to openly gay actors, adding: 'If things were better, all these actors I know who are gay would be out – but they're not, because it's still a problem.' DeGeneres also revisited the toxic workplace allegations that led to the cancellation of her long-running talk show in 2022. 'I'm a direct person, and I'm very blunt, and I guess sometimes that means that… I'm mean?' she said, dismissing much of the criticism as 'clickbait.' The scandal resulted in the firing of three senior producers and an on-air apology from DeGeneres. She said the controversy left her deeply hurt. 'It's certainly an unpleasant way to end something I loved. I hate that people think I'm that [mean], because I know who I am – and I'm empathetic and compassionate.' While Ellen said she misses her talk show 'a lot', she's uncertain whether a similar format would work in the current media climate. 'I would love to do that again, maybe in the UK,' she said. 'But people are just not watching TV the same way anymore.' As for the future, Ellen says she's undecided but open to new projects. 'I do like my chickens… but I'm a little bit bored,' she joked. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
CNN
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Ellen DeGeneres says Donald Trump is the reason she left the US
Ellen DeGeneres has confirmed that she decided to leave the United States because of the re-election of President Donald Trump, as well as addressing the allegations of a toxic work culture at her former show, according to British media reports. The comedian and her wife, actress Portia de Rossi, moved to the United Kingdom ahead of the US election in November. They bought what they initially thought would be a 'part-time house,' DeGeneres told a crowd at the Everyman Theatre in the southern English town of Cheltenham on Sunday, according to reports by the BBC and the Guardian. However, 'We got here the day before the election and woke up to lots of texts from our friends with crying emojis, and I was like, 'He got in',' she said. 'And we're like, 'We're staying here.'' CNN has reached out to the White House and DeGeneres' representatives for comment. DeGeneres' remarks come a week after she showed support on social media for talk show host Rosie O'Donnell, whose US citizenship Trump has threatened to revoke. DeGeneres went on to enthuse about the English countryside to the crowd in Cheltenham, saying, 'It's absolutely beautiful,' the BBC reported. 'We're just not used to seeing this kind of beauty. The villages and the towns and the architecture – everything you see is charming and it's just a simpler way of life.' 'It's clean. Everything here is just better – the way animals are treated, people are polite. I just love it here,' added the 67-year-old, who in May shared a humorous video on Instagram of herself riding a lawnmower on her British estate. 'We moved here in November, which was not the ideal time, but I saw snow for the first time in my life. We love it here. Portia flew her horses here, and I have chickens, and we had sheep for about two weeks,' she continued. The comedian and LGBTQ activist also announced that she and De Rossi would get married again in the UK if the US reversed its legalization of gay marriage, adding that being gay in Hollywood is 'still a problem. People are still scared.' Referring to the US Southern Baptists' overwhelming endorsement of a ban on gay marriage in June, DeGeneres said: 'The Baptist Church in America is trying to reverse gay marriage. They're trying to literally stop it from happening in the future and possibly reverse it. Portia and I are already looking into it, and if they do that, we're going to get married here.' The former daytime talk show host, who wrapped up 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' in 2022 after facing allegations of a toxic work culture two years prior, also opened up about her show ending in an 'unpleasant way.' DeGeneres, who last year announced that she was 'done' after her Netflix special and had 'got kicked out of show business for being mean,' said, 'No matter what, any article that came up, it was like, 'She's mean', and it's like, how do I deal with this without sounding like a victim or 'poor me' or complaining? But I wanted to address it.' 'It's as simple as, I'm a direct person, and I'm very blunt, and I guess sometimes that means that… I'm mean?' she continued. The comedian added that it is 'hurtful' to her that she does not think she can say anything to get rid of that reputation. 'I hate it. I hate that people think that I'm that because I know who I am and I know that I'm an empathetic, compassionate person,' the BBC reported her as saying.
