This summer, Ellen DeGeneres has raised eyebrows by buying a 217-acre retreat in Gloucestershire, England. This decision represents no small lifestyle adjustment for America’s favorite television presenter and funnyman. Now that DeGeneres has moved out of the country for good after Donald Trump’s re-election, she’s all in. Daisy loves cottagecore pursuits in the bucolic countryside and a more laid-back lifestyle.
Having relocated to the Cotswolds, DeGeneres has taken to all sorts of country pursuits. She enjoys posting about her travels to her 135 million Instagram followers! Through her posts, you can easily see the magic of rural living. She delights in the simpler outdoorsy pursuits like dung beetle latexing, sheep-buying, horse-riding and grass-mowing. Indeed, we know she’s even gone so far as to name one of her coops’ chickens “Linda,” publicly demonstrating her dedication to rural life.
DeGeneres has opened up about adventures that have shown her both the thrills and woes of her agrarian life. Making light of a difficult situation, she told the tale of how her sheep went on the lam. She emphasized the unexpected hardships that frequently accompany rural life. On a lighter note, she’s been seen walking her dog to the local pub, which endears and bonds her further into the community.
Her spouse, Portia de Rossi, has dived into these new endeavors with her. She even riffed on struggling to locate the BBC’s catch-up service to view Wimbledon! De Rossi’s playful frustration was evident when she exclaimed, “Siri. Siri? How can I get … What do I want?!” ensuring the everyday, relatable feeling of trying to figure out tech in an unfamiliar place.
The couples’ decision to purchase property in England has not escaped criticism. According to reports, DeGeneres’ purchase has considerably limited housing options for the local community. These residents would have been served tremendously by those properties. This note is an important sign and profundity. What is the impact of this celebrity wealth on local communities, particularly in popular areas such as the Cotswolds?