Ellen DeGeneres Mows Sprawling English Lawn in Rare Brunette Reveal
I suppose I shouldn’t have to spell it out, but Ellen DeGeneres just treated us to a very un-Ellen moment: she swapped her trademark platinum blonde for chocolate-brown strands while tackling her estate’s gargantuan lawn. In a sun-drenched Instagram Reel first spotted by People Magazine and Dotdash Meredith’s feeds, the beloved comedian and talk-show host climbs aboard a bright green John Deere mower and sets off across the rolling turf of her rented English countryside retreat. Yes, the same Ellen who famously danced behind desk lights in California is now channeling countryside chic—and looking every bit the low-key gardener.
The clip, shared on Ellen’s official Instagram, runs about 30 seconds but packs plenty of visual tea. She glides past a backdrop of neatly clipped hedges, ancient oaks, and endless green fields that would make even the most diligent landscaper jealous. But what really stopped fans in their tracks was Ellen’s hair: instead of platinum, we see rich brunette locks peeking out from under a wide-brimmed sunhat. According to her caption—“Back to my roots?”—this might be more than a style choice. It’s a nod to her natural color before decades of bleach.
Commenters on Instagram piled in immediately. One user asked, “Is this your new look?” while another joked, “You’ve been hiding that all this time?” Insider sources hint that Ellen’s hair transformation was handled by celebrity colorist Randy Gerardo, who’s known for making subtle yet stunning adjustments that flatter on camera. Ellen’s last major hair conversation came when she debuted a short bob in 2021, so this earthy shade is definitely a departure.
Meanwhile, property watchers have been tracking Ellen’s real estate moves since she sold her Montecito mansion in 2022. Renting this expansive English estate seems like the perfect hideaway as she refocuses on stand-up specials and Netflix projects. Public records show the lease began in early spring, giving Ellen just enough time to familiarize herself with hedge trimmers, sheep-safe fencing, and the decidedly British pastime of afternoon tea—though none of that made it into the Reel.
Whether she’s daydreaming about a rural escape or simply enjoying a private weekend chore, Ellen’s mower moment delivers a double surprise: that lawn is enormous, and that brown hair looks surprisingly good. I imagine we’ll see more countryside candid shots soon—maybe Ellen milking a cow or tending a rose garden? Stay tuned, because I’ll be here to decode every last detail for you. Hopefully that wasn’t too much to follow.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Dotdash Meredith Feed, Ellen DeGeneres Instagram
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