Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi have embarked on what appears to be a new life chapter in the picturesque Cotswolds of England, marking a significant turn from Ellen's tumultuous final years in the American entertainment industry.

Amid controversies that marred her once sterling reputation, the former talk show host has found solace in the tranquil English countryside, a stark contrast to their former life in Montecito, California.

The couple was recently spotted exploring the rustic charms of the Cotswolds, an area renowned for its celebrity residents and royal connections, including King Charles who owns Highgrove House in Gloucestershire.

The region is known for its appeal to those escaping the city's clamor, boasting neighbors such as David and Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss, and Patrick Stewart. Ellen and Portia's relocation is set against a backdrop of significant personal and public shifts, influenced in part by the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.

According to insiders, Ellen had planned to leave the United States prior to the election results that saw Donald Trump win.

A source shared with DailyMail.com: "This is Ellen and Portia’s retirement. Neither one of them have any projects lined up."

The source added that Ellen felt compelled to relocate due to the "ill will" directed at her following allegations of a toxic work environment on her show, which ended its run in May 2022. Ellen's subsequent stand-up special on Netflix, For Your Approval, humorously addressed her fall from grace, signifying her acknowledgment of being "kicked out of show business."

Despite the upheaval, Ellen's move to the UK seems to provide a fresh start away from the controversies. "With all the ill will towards her, she was looking to move away even before the election," another source noted. "And as things panned out with Trump winning, she is glad she is making the move and going to be away from the US."

The decision to settle in the Cotswolds reflects not just a geographical shift but a lifestyle change. Last week, the couple was seen visiting a local pub owned by Jeremy Clarkson, and Ellen has even traded her familiar blonde locks for brunette tresses, perhaps signaling a new beginning or a new identity in this next phase of her life.

As other celebrities like America Ferrera and Eva Longoria make similar moves, Ellen and Portia's transition to the UK highlights a growing trend among public figures seeking refuge from the American spotlight.

The Cotswolds, with its blend of celebrity glamor and rural tranquility, offers the perfect setting for Ellen and Portia to navigate their post-Hollywood lives, away from the scrutiny and pressures that once defined their existence in the US.

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Ellen DeGeneres has shown off her new look as she made a rare appearance in the US after moving abroad.

Once a fixture of daytime television, the 66-year-old comedian has left the spotlight behind, opting for the serene British countryside over the glitz of Hollywood.

Ellen now lives in the Cotswolds in the UK, which is an idyllic part of the country where many celebs reside.

The relocation follows a tumultuous period for DeGeneres, whose reputation suffered during the final years of The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Allegations of a toxic workplace environment marred her legacy, culminating in the show’s end in May 2022.

The couple’s decision to leave the United States reportedly came even before the 2024 presidential election, which resulted in Donald Trump’s victory.

According to sources cited by the Daily Mail, DeGeneres felt compelled to leave due to lingering "ill will" stemming from the controversies that engulfed her career.

"With all the ill will towards her, she was looking to move away even before the election," another source explained. "And as things panned out with Trump winning, she is glad she is making the move and going to be away from the US."

Well, it appears Ellen has made an appearance in the US, and has shown off her natural hair.

The 66-year-old was spotted in her old haunt of Montecito, showing off her striking gray hair.

Keeping to her casual fashion sense, Ellen was spotted in a dark pullover, blue jeans, and white sneakers.

Despite the sighting, fans shouldn’t expect Ellen to make a Hollywood comeback. "This is the last time you’re going to see me," she said during a comedy show in Santa Rosa, California, last July, according to SFGate.

"After my Netflix special, I’m done."

In her Netflix special, For Your Approval, which premiered in September, Ellen directly addressed the backlash she faced after allegations of a toxic work environment emerged during her time on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

"I got kicked out of show business," she quipped. "You can't be mean and be in show business. No, they'll kick you out. No mean people in show business."

Hair transformations are nothing new for the Finding Dory star, who has previously opened up about the challenges of maintaining her short hairstyle.

"When you have short hair, you have to color it often, 'cause my hair grows really fast," Ellen said during a 2019 episode of her talk show, per E! Online.

"I'm constantly coloring it, so it always looks different when you watch the show. Some days it’s a different tone."

However, coloring her hair hasn’t always been smooth sailing.

"My hair was falling out," Ellen shared of a particularly bad experience.

"Like literally, I would touch my head and hair was falling out. I think my hair was so embarrassed, it didn't want anything to do with my head and said, 'I'm getting out of here.'"

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