Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, have encountered a soggy twist in their new life abroad. Their recently purchased multi-million-dollar mansion in the Cotswolds, England, was hit by severe flooding caused by Storm Bert. The 43-acre estate, nestled in the picturesque English countryside, now sits partially underwater after a tributary of the River Thames broke its banks.
The move to England reportedly came after Donald Trump’s election victory, which prompted the couple to pack their bags and leave the U.S. behind. According to Daily Mail reports, the couple decided to “get the h*ll out” of the country, feeling disillusioned by Trump’s win over Kamala Harris. DeGeneres and de Rossi had hoped to enjoy a tranquil retreat in their new English farmhouse, but the flooding has turned their dream escape into a nightmare.
NEW: Ellen DeGeneres’ UK mansion hit by floods just weeks after she fled the United States following Trump’s win.
According to the Daily Mail, DeGeneres’ 43-acre, multimillion dollar property is “swamped” from raging floods.
“The flood waters are rising by the hour. This is… pic.twitter.com/Je7HdlaFP1
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) November 30, 2024
Local residents described the situation as dire, with floodwaters rising rapidly and rendering roads impassable. One neighbor commented, “The flood waters are rising by the hour. This is the worst I have seen it in years.” The couple’s estate, which includes a helicopter pad, swimming pool, and eco-friendly heating system, is now surrounded by five feet of water.
Ellen DeGeneres .. please go back to America!! The WE don’t want you here pic.twitter.com/4e4JB4dCkt
— WeGotitBack 🏴🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@NotFarLeftAtAll) November 30, 2024
Reports indicate DeGeneres paid £2.5 million ($3.1 million USD) above the asking price to secure the property, which was converted into a luxury home 15 years ago while retaining its rustic charm. With six bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a separate one-bedroom cottage, the estate promised an idyllic escape—until Mother Nature intervened.
Photos of the flooding reveal a dramatic scene, with the once-quaint property submerged in murky water. Locals are also feeling the impact of Storm Bert, with many trapped in their homes and unable to navigate the flooded roads.
Ellen and Portia’s departure from California was reportedly spurred by Trump’s election, with insiders suggesting the couple vowed never to return permanently. Their relocation followed a series of political donations, including support for Kamala Harris’s unsuccessful presidential bid.
While the couple adjusts to their new reality in England, one question looms: did they purchase flood insurance? It seems the couple traded the sunny shores of California for England’s unpredictable weather—and are now paying the price, literally and figuratively.