Ellen DeGeneres, the renowned former daytime talk show host, has been learning the ropes of English country life as she faces hilarious difficulties while trying to mow the lawn at her new estate in the UK. The 67-year-old entertainer, who relocated to the Cotswold area in 2024 with her wife of 16 years, Portia de Rossi, shared a comical video of her maiden attempt at operating a ride-on mower, with de Rossi capturing the moment from a safe distance. In the caption of the video, Ellen mentioned that her wife thought it would be entertaining to film her first experience on the mower, a decision that proved to be right.
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In the video, initially titled “How it started,” DeGeneres appeared confident as she maneuvered the mower, but the scene quickly changed as she struggled to navigate the uneven terrain, prompting a man to come to her aid, pushing the mower along. Despite the amusing lawn care mishap, Ellen and Portia seem to be relishing their time in the picturesque Cotswolds. Last month, DeGeneres shared a heartwarming photo of de Rossi capturing a double rainbow outside their farmhouse, highlighting the simple joys that make them happy in their new countryside abode.
The couple’s relocation to England was first reported by PEOPLE in 2024 after they fell in love with a property in the English countryside. Ellen was reportedly house hunting in October of that year and swiftly made the decision to purchase a house that captured her heart. They have also been in the process of selling off some of their properties in the U.S., including their Montecito, Calif. home, which Ellen restored and listed for $32 million in May 2024, as well as their Carpinteria estate, sold for $96 million in August of the same year.
The Cotswolds area, where the couple now resides, is a popular destination for English celebrities seeking a rural retreat. Notable figures such as the Beckhams, Kate Moss, and former British Prime Minister David Cameron own properties in the region, adding to the allure of this picturesque English countryside. Ellen DeGeneres’ endearing attempt at lawn mowing serves as a light-hearted reminder of the couple’s new chapter in England, blending humour with the charm of country living.
As Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi continue to settle into their English estate, their journey into rural living has provided moments of laughter and joy amid the serene surroundings of the Cotswolds. With a blend of humour and warmth, the couple’s foray into lawn care in the English countryside showcases their unwavering bond and sense of adventure in embracing a new chapter of their lives.