Ellen DeGeneres has had quite the tumultuous week, and it’s not just because of her new residence in the Cotswolds. As she’s packing her bags and heading across the pond, commentators are having a field day with the timing of it all. Why, you ask? Well, it coincides perfectly with the return of Donald Trump to the political spotlight. Talk about an unintentional comedy show unfolding in real time!
Now, let’s not kid ourselves. Ellen’s departure from the U.S. seems a bit too… timed. After years of Hollywood glitz and glam, suddenly there’s a shift in the air, and she’s waving goodbye to her Malibu paradise. Why would she leave when her friends and fellow elites are still basking in the sun? Oh, wait—could it be that she senses a change of tides? The moment Trump is back in the headlines, BAM! Ellen is on a flight, packing her belongings—and one can only hope she remembered her signature Rainbow gear.
It’s also a tad amusing that while she’s setting up her new life in the U.K., the very first thing that happens is a biblical flood rolls through her new neighborhood. That’s right, ladies and gentlemen! Queen Ellen’s new digs are underwater faster than you can say “Ellen’s Game of Games.” Guess it’s true what they say about karma—though some might argue it’s just a bit of poetic justice for those who thought they could mock the rest of us with impunity, all while cashing those Hollywood checks.
Speaking of karma, let’s not forget her past interactions with the likes of Diddy. Just before the 2016 election, she seemed to be throwing shade left and right, assuming that her party would win. The irony of it all is a rich cream-filled donut of laughter, especially now that Diddy himself is facing some serious legal issues. Who would have thought that Ellen would end up “fleeing” the country while Diddy swaps red carpets for prison bars? Apparently, the only safe space is a continent away.
And what’s Ellen been up to in England? Well, she was spotted visiting a retirement community. Now, wouldn’t it be fitting if she was simply looking for a new future in a humble abode? Might she be scouting locations for Hollywood’s next big buzz: “A Place for the Pretty Ugly”? There’s no better place for anyone trying to escape the pressures of the limelight like a cozy little pub. Who knows, she might even sign a new endorsement deal for cozy sweaters while sipping her Yorkshire tea, because nothing says converted anti-Trump sentiment like a cuppa.
In the end, the contrast is irrefutable. As she attempts to sit joyfully on the other side of the ocean, the reality is that those who remain vigilant in America—the fighters, if you will—are here to stay and witness whatever happens next. Americans with grit and tenacity remain, while those like Ellen seem to think they can whisk away at the slightest inconvenience. So here’s to all the true-blue patriots staying grounded while the other side thinks they can hide across the Atlantic. Who knows? Perhaps being submerged in culture might just wash away that Hollywood glitter and reveal their true selves, for better or worse.
