Ellen DeGeneres Has Quietly Transformed Her Life—and Fans Are Loving It
Ellen DeGeneres has pulled off a transformation that’s turning heads—and this time, it’s not on stage. The former daytime talk show queen has traded in the glitz of Hollywood for the serenity of the English countryside, embracing a quieter, more grounded lifestyle with wife Portia de Rossi.
Now 67, Ellen recently offered fans a rare peek into her new world in rural Oxfordshire, where the couple settled after their Cotswolds home suffered flood damage. The change of scenery has ushered in a new era for the comedian—and it shows.
Relaxed, radiant, and far removed from the pressures of her former life, Ellen is embracing a whole new vibe. Her iconic platinum pixie cut? Gone. In its place: a richer, darker brunette shade that’s left fans doing double takes and sparking conversation online.
This understated but striking reinvention seems to mark a symbolic shift—one that distances Ellen not just from the spotlight, but from the controversies that once followed her.
Sources close to the couple suggest their move to England wasn’t just about scenery. It reportedly came shortly after Donald Trump’s re-election in late 2024—a political climate change that may have played a key role in their decision to start fresh overseas.
Ellen’s next act is unfolding far from the cameras, and if the buzz is any indication, her audience is still watching—more intrigued than ever.
From Talk Show Stage to Tractor Seat—Ellen Embraces Her Charming New Life
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 15: Ellen DeGeneres walks onstage during the Michelle Obama: The Light We Carry Tour at Warner Theatre on November 15, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Live Nation)
Ellen and Portia’s arrival in their quaint English village hasn’t gone unnoticed—and locals are more than a little charmed. Among those welcoming them with open arms? None other than Top Gear alum and pub owner Jeremy Clarkson.
“She lives in the village where our pub is,” Clarkson shared with The Mirror. “Everyone said she’d been cancelled, but she seemed very friendly and lovely. I’m not going to believe what I read online.”
The couple have become regulars at Clarkson’s establishment, The Farmer’s Dog, blending in with the rhythm of village life while still drawing quiet curiosity.
Ellen’s newfound countryside persona was on full display in a recent Instagram post that had fans laughing along with her. The video shows her first attempt at mowing the lawn on a bright yellow ride-on mower.
It begins with the phrase “How it started” as Ellen confidently zips off into the yard, before cutting to “How it ended”—a slightly frazzled Ellen, clearly out of her depth and in need of backup. The self-deprecating humor and unpolished charm struck a chord, showing a different side of the former host that fans can’t seem to get enough of.
“Portia thought it would be fun to film my first time on the mower,” Ellen joked in the caption. “She was right.”
For someone who once danced her way down glossy studio aisles to roaring applause, Ellen’s new rhythm—rubber boots, freshly cut grass, and a garden mower—seems to suit her just fine.
It’s a far cry from the Hollywood spotlight, but in this quieter, greener chapter, DeGeneres is finding something else: peace, authenticity, and maybe even a little joy in the ordinary.
