From tickling stand-up gigs early in her career to redefining television, Ellen DeGeneres had carved a place for herself as one of showbiz's most influential figures before she retired in 2022. With her infectious humor and candid charm, she turned every platform she touched into a cultural phenomenon. Now, as she navigates a world away from the spotlight, curiosity swirls around where her finances stand.

In 2025, Ellen DeGeneres’ net worth offers a fascinating glimpse into the million-dollar fortune she meticulously built over the years.

According to Forbes, Ellen DeGeneres is worth $450 million in 2025, making her one of the wealthiest personalities in entertainment. She is known to have accumulated her fortune through her decades-long run as an entertainer, most notably starring in the beloved sitcom Ellen from 1994 to 1998. DeGeneres began her career in stand-up comedy during the early 1980s, performing in clubs across the United States. Her long-running talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, further cemented her financial and cultural success.

Beyond her entertainment career, Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, built a fortune through real estate. According to Celebrity Net Worth, they bought a Hollywood Hills home in 2003 for $6 million and sold it in 2006 for $9 million. In 2008, they purchased a Beverly Hills property for $29 million and sold it by 2012 for $37 million. In 2022, they acquired a Santa Barbara estate for $70 million and sold it in 2024 for $96 million. The last property flip, per Forbes, notably has a Donald Trump connection.

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Donald Trump winning the 2024 US presidential election prompted Ellen DeGeneres to make a big move.

Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, relocated to the United Kingdom in November 2024 by selling their aforementioned California estate, citing Donald Trump’s re-election as a major factor in their decision. According to The Guardian, the couple was concerned about the political climate in the United States, including potential rollbacks of LGBTQ+ rights and protections. They chose the Cotswolds as their residence. In August 2025, however, the pair listed their home there for $30 million to upgrade to a larger estate for their horses.

At last, as Ellen DeGeneres embraces a quieter life in the United Kingdom, her influence remains undeniable, her million-dollar empire standing as a testament to a career built on humor, courage, and certainly a drive to redefine the cultural landscape. That is what perhaps helped DeGeneres leave an indelible mark on showbiz, with her talk show witnessing some of the most talked-about moments, and her other television offerings also being popular. Ellen DeGeneres, one can definitely say, was a full package with her knack for both making money and investing it. 

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