Ellen DeGeneres and her spouse Portia de Rossi have been pictured stepping out collectively for the primary time since they moved from sunny California to the rain-sodden English countryside.
The American discuss present famous person braved the stormy climate as she strolled round a village whereas wrapped up warmly in a navy jacket, blue denim denims, wellington boots and a darkish blue woollen hat.
Ellen, 66, and Portia, 51, had been seen on their outing simply days after their new multi-million pound farmhouse within the Cotswolds was threatened by flooding shortly after they moved in.
Dramatic photos on the finish of November confirmed the realm round their 43-acre dwelling swamped by floodwater after being battered by days of torrential rain and winds of as much as 80mph in Storm Bert.
Roads had been left impassable beneath as much as 5ft of water after a tributary of the River Thames beside their property broke its banks, leaving locals trapped of their properties.
Regardless of their flooding distress, the couple are stated to be fortunately settling into their new life in England after reportedly emigrating from the USA in protest at Donald Trump‘s election win.
Portia managed a smile as she was photographed reaching for her telephone in her brown purse whereas strolling round beneath overcast skies on a rustic highway.
Ellen appeared extra sullen-faced as she braved the chilly English winter climate together with her fingers dug into the pockets of her jacket.
Ellen DeGeneres and her spouse Portia de Rossi (proper) have been pictured stepping out collectively for the primary time since they moved from sunny California to the rain-sodden English countryside.
The couple are seen taking a stroll previous a neighborhood pub within the Cotswolds
The liberal superstar couple are stated to have been seen in cafes and pubs, together with Jeremy Clarkson’s new pub and restaurant referred to as The Farmer’s Canine, the place they usually go unrecognised.
However villagers have been left mystified about why they wished to swap their lives in California for the drab English climate, though the realm they’ve moved to is called a celeb enclave.
Different huge names with properties within the Cotswolds embody David and Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss, Patrick Stewart, Elizabeth Hurley and Damien Hirst.
One native resident stated: ‘It has been completely bleak – it is a lovely space however the climate has simply been a nightmare and it is solely going to worsen.
‘God is aware of that these two have to be considering after leaving California to return right here. The English countryside is a great distance from Los Angeles, and I doubt they had been ready for this type of factor.
‘I ponder whether subsequent time they’re wading dwelling by means of a soaking moist subject if they could suppose it wasn’t well worth the hassle.’
US media reported final month that Ellen and Portia, who donated cash to Kamala Harris’s doomed election marketing campaign, determined to ‘get the hell out’ after Trump’s victory, apparently vowing to by no means return.
They had been stated to be delighted with their new property which features a helicopter pad and swimming pool and had been reportedly ready to pay £2.5million greater than the asking worth.
Ellen, 66, and Portia, 51, had been seen on their outing simply days after their new multi-million pound farmhouse within the Cotswolds was threatened by flooding shortly after they moved in
The superstar couple loved a relaxed afternoon within the Cotswolds regardless of the horrible British climate
Their dwelling was initially constructed as farmhouse, and transformed 15-years-ago into a contemporary luxurious dwelling with six bedrooms and 4 loos.
The home features a health club, video games rooms and separate workplaces with a one bed room cottage and 5 bay storage in its grounds. However it’s nonetheless stated to retain its old-world allure, with outlying barns linked to the principle constructing through glazed passageways.
A supply within the Cotswolds stated: ‘It truly is a lovely home. It is so quintessentially English which as Individuals they’ve fallen in love with, though they’ll neglect about any glamorous southern California nightlife and climate.
‘The world itself could be very quiet, some would possibly even say boring as there’s not a lot to do, particularly within the colder months however there are many celebrities within the space.’
Earlier than the floods got here, Ellen and Portia had been pictured on social media having fun with a raucous evening at Jeremy Clarkson’s Cotswolds pub the place they had been entertained by The Corrs.
Pop stars James Blunt, 50, and Natalie Imbruglia, 49, had been additionally current as they loved just a few drinks with associates.
Villagers have been left mystified about why the couple wished to swap their lives in California for the drab English climate
Ellen and Portia had been seen final week settling in to their new environment within the Cotswolds by having fun with an evening out at Jeremy Clarkson’s pub, ‘The Farmer’s Canine’
It is thought Ellen and Portia have invested in a few 4×4 autos which can show a lifeline in negotiating waterlogged roads.
In accordance with US journal Folks, Ellen is a widely known collector of ‘multi-million greenback properties’ together with a $32 million property in Montecito the place Harry and Meghan reside, which she offered earlier this yr.
In 2023 she instructed one US outlet that she had purchased and offered ‘over 50 homes’ together with a home in Malibu that when belonged to Brad Pitt.
Different stars together with Cher, Barbra Streisand, Sharon Stone and Sophie Turner additionally stated they had been contemplating leaving the US if Trump gained, though it isn’t clear whether or not any have achieved so.
Ellen’s profession had been tarnished by claims that she fostered a poisonous office on the set of her eponymous daytime discuss present, which aired its final episode on Could 26, 2022.
She delved into her persona non grata standing on her stand-up particular For Your Approval, which was launched on Netflix in late September.
The comic joked that she had been ‘kicked out of present enterprise’ within the particular, which featured materials about how she has been spending her time for the reason that finish of her TV present.
