Ellen DeGeneres 'is missing California' Ellen DeGeneres is set to spend more time in the US moving forwards, according to a source. 3 February 2026 Ellen DeGeneres is "missing the California weather". Ellen DeGeneres recently bought a property in the US The 68-year-old TV star and her wife Portia de Rossi relocated to England 15 months ago - but the celebrity couple recently purchased a new home in California, and they're now keen to spend more time in the US.