Ellen DeGeneres Debuts Darkest Hair Yet During Rare Public Outing With Wife Portia de Rossi
Ellen DeGeneres is saying bonjour to a different look.
In lieu of her signature blonde pixie cut, the former talk show host rocked a short, dark hairdo as she and her longtime love Portia de Rossi had a date night in Paris Sept. 4.
Attending the grand opening of RH Paris at The Gallery on the Champs-Élysées, the couple coordinated in black—with Ellen, 67, in a crewneck sweater with white khaki pants and sneakers while Portia, 52, wore long-sleeve, turtleneck dress featuring a semi-sheer top and asymmetrical skirt.
The outing marked one of just a handful of public appearances Ellen has made since relocating from Southern California to the Cotswolds in England—a rural area northwest of London—with her wife of 17 years.
“It’s absolutely beautiful,” she told British broadcaster Richard Bacon in July. “We’re just not used to seeing this kind of beauty. The villages and the towns and the architecture—everything you see is charming and it’s just a simpler way of life.”
Ellen continued, “It’s clean. Everything here is just better—the way animals are treated, people are polite. I just love it here.”
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According to Ellen, she and the Arrested Development alum initially bought their countryside home as a “part-time house,” but decided to move in permanently after President Donald Trump was re-elected into office.
“We got here the day before the election and woke up to lots of texts from our friends with crying emojis,” she recalled. “And we’re like, ‘We’re staying here.'”
Since the move, the Finding Dory star has also shifted to a quieter lifestyle, focusing on raising her and Portia’s big brood of farm animals.
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“We love it here,” Ellen added. “Portia flew her horses here, and I have chickens, and we had sheep for about two weeks.”
For a closer look at Ellen and Portia’s life together, keep reading.
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Black Tie Date Night
Receiving the Carol Burnett Award at the 2020 Golden Globes, Ellen DeGeneres made sure to thank her “husband Mark” for being her rock.
“Thank you for supporting me through this crazy journey,” she quipped as wife Portia de Rossi cracked up in the audience. “I know it wasn’t easy for you or the kids. Rupert and Fiona, go to bed.”
Ride or Die
The couple kicked off 2019 with a horse ride.
No. 1 Fan
Ahead of the premiere of Ellen’s 2018 Netflix special Relatable, the duo took a sweet selfie to share with their fans.
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Blazer Babes
The pair held hands as they headed to a taping of Jimmy Kimmel Live in 2018.
Love on Safari
In summer 2018, Ellen and Portia went to Tanzania for safari and proved their love is wild.
Gorilla Games
The couple made sure to smile for the cameras while on their Rwanda adventure in 2018.
Snuggle Time
Sharing a glimpse of their life at home, Ellen and Portia shared a sweet hug in their kitchen.
Vacation Vibes
In July 2017, the lovebirds went to Mallorca for a little rest and relaxation.
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Plus One
Portia was right by Ellen’s side during the 2017 People’s Choice Awards.
Love Birds
Ellen and Portia showed each other some love on Valentine’s Day back in 2016.
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Well Suited
It certainly suited the couple to match their outfits.
New Year, Same Love
In 2016, the longtime loves celebrated the new year in St. Barts.
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Strike a Pose
Ellen made Portia laugh as they walked down the red carpet at 2015 GLAAD Media Awards.
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That’s My Girl
Ellen made sure Portia got her moment at the 2015 People’s Choice Awards.
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Red Carpet Pros
The pair shared a laugh at the Los Angeles premiere of ABC’s TGIT line-up in 2014.
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Marital Bliss
On Aug. 16, 2008, 30 close family and friends watched the couple say “I Do” in their Beverly Hills home.
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All Eyes On Them
In 2007, the couple posed together at the Emmys.
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