“I know a lot of people miss me, and I appreciate that. But I just don’t feel comfortable going back.”
Ellen DeGeneres is opening up like never before about her life after leaving the U.S., and her message is clear: she’s never felt better. In a recent international podcast interview, the comedian and former talk show host shared that since stepping away from America, both her physical and mental health have dramatically improved.
“I’ve been feeling better, looking better, and just overall… lighter,” Ellen said, explaining how life outside the constant media gaze has allowed her to reclaim a sense of peace she had been missing for years. “Leaving the country was the best decision I’ve made in a long time.”
Once one of the most recognizable figures in daytime television, Ellen’s departure from the spotlight followed a turbulent period marked by workplace allegations and public scrutiny. While she didn’t delve into specifics about those years, it’s clear that the weight of being constantly under the public microscope took its toll.
“There’s a kind of weight that comes with constantly being watched and critiqued,” Ellen admitted. “It got to the point where I didn’t recognize myself anymore.”
Despite her absence from American TV, Ellen acknowledges the bond she shares with her fans. “I know that millions of people miss me, and that means the world to me,” she said, expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support from her devoted audience. “But right now, I don’t feel comfortable coming back to my home country.”
Though Ellen didn’t reveal her exact whereabouts, it’s rumored she’s been splitting her time between Europe and a serene coastal retreat, far from the paparazzi and public opinion.
Fans have held onto the hope that she might return to TV or live performances in the future, but Ellen seems content to embrace a new chapter of her life. “I’m healing. And sometimes, healing means putting oceans between you and your past.”
Her message is a reminder that, sometimes, peace and self-care come from leaving behind the noise, even if it means saying goodbye to familiar places and people.
