One Hollywood star just paid close to $50 million for the mansion owned by Ellen DeGeneres and Portia DeRossi. Check out pictures and find out who bought it … after the jump:

Ryan Seacrest has snagged Ellen DeGeneres’ Beverly Hills estate, which was listed for $49 million – and he paid close to the asking price, according to TMZ.  Seacrest, who is reportedly worth $125 million and rakes in $45 million a year between American Idol and his other entertainment ventures, will be the proud owner of the 9,200 square foot main house, 3 guest houses, and a couple of cement ponds.  The estate sits on 2.87 acres.  Sources say Ryan is paying within a couple of million dollars of the asking price.  The deal is in escrow and it will close this week. Ellen is making a nice profit on this place. She paid $29 million for it back in 2007.

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