However, recent reports suggest they’ve been spending more time back in the US. A source told the Daily Mail that the couple finds the British winter difficult and misses their friends in California. Ellen had previously been adamant about staying in the UK during Trump’s time in office, fearing the political climate and social issues like threats to gay marriage.
Now, Ellen has told friends they plan to return soon, especially for the holidays, citing the need for warmth and familiarity. The couple had sold their 43-acre estate in Oxfordshire for £22.5 million and moved to a hilltop mansion with space for their horses. DeGeneres once said that Trump’s election made her want to stay in the UK, fearing the direction of American politics and social policies. Continue reading…