1: Ellen DeGeneres Bids Farewell to Showbiz and the US
Ellen DeGeneres, the comedian and former talk show host, is closing a major chapter in her life. After a career spanning decades, DeGeneres recently announced her retirement from entertainment following the taping of her final Netflix special on August 16, 2024. She described the milestone as both “lucky and special,” coinciding with her 16th wedding anniversary to Portia de Rossi.
2: Leaving the Spotlight
Known for her 19-season run on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Ellen became a household name with her mix of comedy, celebrity interviews, and heartfelt stories. However, her show came to a controversial end in 2022 after allegations surfaced about a toxic workplace culture, including claims of harassment and discrimination.
Although Ellen wasn’t directly accused, the reports significantly tarnished her public image. Reflecting on her career, she quipped in her Netflix special: “This is the last time you’re going to see me. After this, I’m done.” Ellen also joked about the backlash, saying, “This is the second time I’ve been kicked out of showbiz… Maybe there’ll be a third!”
3: A New Beginning Abroad
Ellen and Portia recently made another big change—they relocated from California to the U.K. The couple, known for flipping properties in Montecito, decided to move after the reelection of Donald Trump, purchasing a home in the Cotswolds near London. While they haven’t listed their Montecito estate yet, the move signals their desire for a quieter life.
Ellen has used her comedy to process the fallout from her show’s controversies, joking: “If I’d ended my show by saying, ‘Go f*** yourselves,’ people might’ve been pleasantly surprised to find out I’m kind.”
Now, Ellen is stepping back, leaving behind fame and embracing a fresh start abroad with Portia by her side.
