Staff Reports
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have made headlines once again, this time for trading in the glamour of Hollywood for the idyllic landscape of the English countryside. The couple has reportedly settled in the picturesque Cotswolds, an area known for its quaint villages, rolling hills, and old-world charm. Their move follows the purchase and renovation of the historic Kitesbridge Farm, which they have since left in favor of a more modern residence nearby. According to sources, the pair have embraced rural living wholeheartedly, importing their beloved horses and immersing themselves in country life.
At first glance, the story might seem like an innocent tale of celebrities seeking respite from the relentless pace of Los Angeles. However, it also reeks of the typical Hollywood privilege that many Americans find grating. When DeGeneres swoons over gentle village life, it’s easy to overlook the reality: her bucolic escape is made palatable by wealth that allows for luxury renovations, imported animals, and the ability to enjoy English traditions without the struggles faced by ordinary folks trying to make ends meet or even move neighborhoods.
There’s an irony hard to miss here. Many celebrities criticize Western values, tout progressive ideals, and often shame Americans for enjoying the fruits of their own labor, all while living lives of opulence that few could imagine. Now, it’s the latest fad for Hollywood elites to flee to “simpler” locales—just as long as those places are fitted out with every modern convenience and no sacrifice is involved. For regular Americans, struggling with high inflation, a shaky economy, and divisive political management at home, this kind of grandstanding looks more than a little tone-deaf.
Meanwhile, it’s telling that stars like DeGeneres and de Rossi often choose to “escape” at times of political or cultural friction in the United States. Whether it’s high taxes, increasing regulation, or social tension, the solution seems to be: leave, but make sure to take the wealth and privilege with you. There’s little discussion about staying and contributing to solving the issues at home—just another display of the left’s preference for virtue signaling over action.
If there’s any upside to this trend, one might hope these celebrity departures will open up exclusive properties back in the States for hard-working, patriotic Americans who actually appreciate the freedoms and opportunities this country offers. Perhaps Hollywood’s ongoing exodus is a sign that those who take the American dream for granted are finally ready to let it go—making room for those who value faith, family, and community over fleeting social media trends and self-indulgence.
