Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are trading Hollywood glitz for the charming English countryside in a surprising twist that seems straight out of a rom-com. After purchasing a stunning $27.4 million home in Montecito, California, the couple is planning to live full-time in the U.K. Ellen’s decision to embrace this quieter life can be traced back to the political climate in the U.S., as she revealed that President Donald Trump’s election pushed her to seek solace across the pond.

In her new home, Ellen is relishing a tranquil lifestyle, enjoying snow for the first time in her life, and tending to a menagerie of animals, including her chickens and Portia’s horses. She's found a sense of peace and fulfillment that she describes as "absolutely beautiful." While many might think a luxurious mansion in California is the pinnacle of happiness, Ellen has proven that sometimes the most priceless moments are found in the simplicity of rural life.

This lifestyle change marks a significant departure from Ellen’s fast-paced Hollywood life. Friends and those close to her have commented on how happy she seems taking a more laid-back approach. With Ellen now navigating life in the English countryside, it raises the question: Are celebrities better off swapping city lights for starry nights?