Ellen Degeneres’ Uk Escape Turns Sour As Portia De Rossi Feels ‘Suffocated’ Far From Socal Sun

Ellen and Portia’s Transatlantic Trouble: From Hollywood to Heartache

Yo, LA fam, remember when Ellen DeGeneres ditched the Hollywood spotlight last November for a quiet life in the UK? The comedian and her actress wife, Portia de Rossi, known for slayin’ it on Arrested Development, packed up and headed to England’s countryside. They’ve been keeping a low profile, but word on the street is this move ain’t the fairy-tale escape they hoped for.

Turns out, the SoCal sun and beachy freedom are sorely missed, especially by Portia. Insiders are buzzing that after 17 years of marriage, the couple’s new chapter in the UK is more like a plot twist straight out of a dramatic Netflix series. Let’s dive into the tea spilling from across the pond.

Portia’s Struggle: ‘Suffocated’ in the English Countryside

Sources chatting with Yahoo News are saying Portia feels straight-up trapped in their new rural digs in the Cotswolds - a fancy celeb hideout in England, kinda like the Malibu of the UK but with more rain and less surf. “It’s like every move she makes is under a microscope,” one insider dished. Whether she’s itching for a horseback ride, a quick jog, or just a trip to the local market, there’s always a barrage of questions.

Ellen, at 67, reportedly isn’t keen on solo outings, meaning Portia, 52, is often stuck playing constant sidekick. “Portia loves Ellen to death, but she’s begging for some breathing room,” the source added. Swapping Cali’s endless summer for England’s dreary drizzle is hitting hard, and Ellen’s clingy vibe ain’t making it easier.

“Portia’s feeling suffocated most days out here - she needs space to just be, without every step being a big deal,” a close source revealed.

Ellen’s Past Shadows: Possessiveness on and off the Set

This ain’t the first time whispers of tension have swirled around Ellen and Portia’s dynamic. Back in the day, during the 19-season run of The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003-2022), insiders claimed Ellen had a possessive streak, especially when it came to Portia. Word is, Ellen wasn’t a fan of male staffers on set, with one former employee telling Daily Mail they cycled through dudes like it was a revolving door at a DTLA club.

One guy even said they burned through nine stage managers in a single season - wild numbers! “We got the vibe she just didn’t vibe with guys,” the source spilled. Things got extra tense when Portia rolled up to tapings, chilling in her reserved seat marked by a gold plaque. Staff knew to steer clear or risk catching what they called the ‘Ellen gaze’ - a stare so intense it could freeze you colder than a Santa Monica Pier breeze.

If you were near Portia’s spot during a commercial break, you prayed Ellen didn’t clock you. “If her eyes narrowed and those cheekbones popped, you were in trouble,” the insider recalled. But if she looked away, you were probably safe - for now.

Ellen’s Woes: ‘Hate’ in Hollywood Pushes Her Overseas

Since her talk show wrapped amid scandal in 2022, Ellen’s been vocal about feeling like Tinseltown turned its back on her. Accusations of a toxic workplace filled with racism, bullying, and even sexism hit hard, and she’s whined about being ‘kicked out of show business’ for being ‘mean.’ “The hate kept coming, and I tried to ignore the headlines,” she said last year, referencing the irony of the ‘be kind’ mantra backfiring.

That backlash played a huge role in her and Portia’s decision to bounce to England by the end of 2024. A source told Daily Mail that Ellen felt her industry legacy got trashed when celebs started calling her out one by one, and the ill will in the States was just too much. “She’s got Portia, the one person still in her corner, and she’s ready to leave behind everyone who left her high and dry,” the insider explained.

For Ellen, running from the drama was easier than facing it head-on. But with Portia now struggling in their new home, is this UK move the sad end of an era for a couple once seen as Hollywood royalty? Only time will tell if they can weather this storm or if they’ll come cruising back to Cali.