Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi sought a fresh start with an $18 million Cotswolds farmhouse in England. But their quiet retreat has morphed into a nightmare. Locals in the historic region are livid over the couple’s renovation plans, branding them disruptive outsiders.
However, a source told RadarOnline.com “They’re cranky about modernizing the property, and Many want them gone.” Strict UK planning laws and fears of flooding or Roman ruin damage only fuel the clash.
What is she apologizing for?? pic.twitter.com/bUq8tnADby
— AmericanPapaBear (@AmericaPapaBear) March 9, 2025Marriage and Career Woes Pile On
Beyond neighbor woes, insiders say Ellen and Portia’s marriage is cracking. Ellen’s faded TV career tarnished by past controversy has left her in a rut, dragging Portia down too. “Their relationship’s shaky,” a source revealed.
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are said to be enduring a 'crumbling' marriage as the former chat show queen's showbiz career disintegrates. Click to read more👇 https://t.co/FGWmuqdkfZ
— Radar Online (@radar_online) March 10, 2025They hoped for peace after selling their $32 million Montecito mansion to flee U.S. politics post-Trump’s re-election bid. Instead, adjusting to Britain’s rules and local pushback has heightened their stress.
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Ellen’s overhaul history in the U.S. hits a wall in the UK, where approvals could take months. “She thought escaping negativity would help,” the insider said. “Now she’s wondering if it’s a mistake.” With tensions rising and her future uncertain, the once-dominant star faces a tough road at home and abroad. Will this power couple weather the storm?
