Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are dealing with a tragic loss in the family months after making their move from Montecito to the Cotswolds in the UK.
The former talk show host, 67, and the retired actress, 52, are embracing several new aspects of life in the United Kingdom, from farm living to even brand new hair.
Take a look at Ellen previously sharing a glimpse inside her massive Cotswolds property, valued at approximately $18 million, in the video below…
Over the weekend, however, the actress took to Instagram to share that they lost their beloved pet pooch Augie, who'd been rescued by the couple 12 years ago and became a valuable addition to not only their own home, but the set of The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
"We had to say goodbye to Augie yesterday," Ellen wrote in her post shared on Saturday. "We rescued him 12 years ago and he was so grateful. He gave us so much love. He will be missed. There will never be another like him."
Fans and friends shared messages of condolence, with her show's former producer Andy Lassner commenting: "I loved that dog," with broken-hearted emojis. Even PETA shared a statement that read: "We are so deeply sorry for your loss of your precious Augie."
© Instagram"The 12 beautiful years of love, gratitude, and cherished memories you shared will live on in your hearts forever. Adopting sweet Augie changed his life, and his story continues to inspire others to open their hearts to homeless animals. Sending so much love."
On Monday, the star returned to social media with a previously filmed clip with Portia, a promotional video for the brand Kind Science, in which Augie sat in the Australian-American star's lap.
© Instagram"Thank you for all of your kind messages about Augie," Ellen wrote, while clarifying that this had been shot before Augie's passing. "We filmed this last month and planned to post it today," then quipping: "I don't care what Portia says, please don't call me the Deal Queen. We love you, Augie."
Fans in particular responded with enthusiasm to seeing Ellen with her brand new locks, sporting a darker shade of brown mixed in with some grey instead of her signature cropped blonde 'do.
© Instagram"Love your hair, Ellen!! You both look amazing," one follower gushed, with another adding: "Ellen! Love the hair!" and a third also saying: "Ellen!! You both look fantastic!! Especially love the darker hair!" A fourth also wrote: "Wow. Brown hair is the way to go! Looks fab!"
Ellen DeGeneres: 5 top facts
© Getty Images1. Stand-up comedian
Ellen began performing stand-up aged 23, at a local coffee house. Her big break came five years later when James Carson sent a booking agent to one of her improv shows, leading to her appearance on The Tonight Show.
2. Show scandal
The Ellen DeGeneres Show became the center of controversy in 2020 when several current and former staffers accused Ellen of creating a ''toxic work environment.'' Two years later, the show aired its final season.
3. No more Ellen
After releasing her last Netflix special in 2024, Ellen announced she wouldn't be returning to TV anytime soon following the allegations. At her SF Bay Arena show, she told the crowd: "This is the last time you’re going to see me. After my Netflix special, I’m done."
4. Lifestyle brand
She has her own lifestyle brand called Ed by Ellen, which sells shoes, home and baby items, accessories, and a pet line.
5. The feeling's mutual
Ellen met her wife, Portia de Rossi backstage at a 2001 Rock the Vote concert. At the time, Portia was not openly gay and Ellen wasn't sure if the feelings were mutual. However, in 2004, the pair reconnected at a party and started officially dating.
Ellen's $18 million estate in the celebrity-loved Cotswolds has become her new haven since moving from Montecito, California, where she and Portia had come to own several properties.
© InstagramThe couple reportedly began house hunting last October before quickly finding a home and purchasing it soon after, beginning their move not long after the election. They have kept a low profile since, save for some social media activity. Others like fellow comedienne Rosie O'Donnell have also moved out of the States, making her own home in Ireland.
