Ellen DeGeneres’ Cotswold Garden Reveal: Mowing in a Fresh New Look
Marvelous, the world’s most affable talk-show host has swapped Hollywood glitz for a British backyard, and yes, people are already losing their minds. I don’t relish pointing out the obvious, but Ellen DeGeneres sure seemed chuffed to be mowing her sprawling Cotswolds estate last week—outfit on point, lawn trimmer in hand, hair freshly tinted. According to People magazine, the 66-year-old comedian was photographed in a crisp white T-shirt, utility-style khaki pants and sturdy boots, channeling “down-to-earth chic” (if you pardon the pun) while sculpting her two-acre lawn. Daily Mail notes this is one of the first public outings since her major hair revamp: a shoulder-skimming bob dyed an unexpected caramel hue.
If you’re thinking, “Why on earth is this news?”—trust me, I asked the same. But sources from Page Six confirm Ellen’s Cotswold property is no humble countryside cottage. Public records show the five-bedroom manor rests on 75 rolling acres near Burford, complete with a guesthouse, orchard, and several impossibly neat hedgerows. I told you so when people hectored us about celebrities needing “serious hobbies.” Turns out trimming turf at £3,500-a-week estate is a hobby now—fancy that.
Let’s reluctantly break down the buzz. First, the style pivot: Ellen’s new caramel bob reportedly took three hours and a team of stylists to achieve, per insiders (Daily Mail). Second, the DIY revelation: mowing isn’t exactly stand-up material, but our host gamely embraced the chore—gloves, ear protection and all. Third, the optics: in a world of curated Instagram gym selfies, she chose good old-fashioned green-finger therapy, no filter required. People magazine points out this could signal a “post-pandemic pivot” toward simpler pleasures, though I’m reserving judgment until I see someone else pruning a hedge for clicks.
Naturally, social media threw a garden party of its own. Fans praised Ellen’s “relatable vibe,” while snarky corners of Twitter speculated if her partner Portia de Rossi had hidden the remote control to force some outdoor time. From where I stand, it’s all perfectly predictable celebrity coverage—glimmering mansion, casual wardrobe, a side of “look how normal I am.” Did we really expect anything else? No? Thought so.
And now, dear reader, you’re fully briefed on Ellen’s latest lawn-mower cameo. What’s next? Perhaps she’ll tackle hedgehog habitats or host a barn dance—stay tuned because we can’t have nice things… without a news crew snapping photos.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Daily Mail, Page Six
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