In the wake of Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory, several prominent Hollywood figures announced their intentions to leave the United States. The reasons they cite for their decisions range from political to societal and personal grievances, which they claim have been heightened by the recent political change.
These celebrities have voiced their displeasure with the direction the country is taking, highlighting worries about policy changes they deem potentially detrimental to reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ protections, environmental norms, and gun control measures.
Famous singer and actress Cher has been outspoken about her position, stating, “I almost got an ulcer the last time,” referring to health problems she claims were caused by previous political stress. “If he gets in, who knows? This time I will leave [the country].” Current reports indicate she remains in the U.S., primarily due to her relationship with her 38-year-old boyfriend, Alexander ‘AE’ Edwards.
Actress Sharon Stone also hinted at considering a property purchase in Italy, marking the first time she has seen a candidate campaign on what she describes as “a platform of hate and oppression.” It remains unclear whether the Oscar nominee will leave the U.S. following Trump’s reelection, but Stone recently expressed criticism of American attitudes towards the election results at the Torino Film Festival in Italy.
“We need to pause and reflect on who we select for government and whether we are truly making that choice or if the government is determining its own leadership,” said Stone, possibly referring to Trump. “Italy has experienced fascism. Italy has witnessed these events, you all. And you know the consequences. This is something you’ve seen before.”
America Ferrera, at 40 years old, reportedly intends to relocate from the U.S. following Trump’s win. She is considering a new life in the UK with her husband, Ryan Piers Williams, and their two children, Sebastian, six, and Lucia, four. Sources suggest Ferrera, known for her role in “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” is seeking a more suitable environment for her family.
Other significant figures in the entertainment world, such as Barbara Streisand, John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Amy Schumer, Bruce Springsteen, and Samuel L. Jackson, have also suggested potential plans to move, with Streisand favoring England as a destination.
Stars Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande, along with actress Christina Applegate, have also reacted to the political shift. Applegate has spoken about her family’s emotional response to the current events.
This is not the first instance of celebrities announcing plans to move in response to a Trump victory. A similar situation transpired in 2016, with several stars expressing similar intentions, but not acting upon them. Miley Cyrus, Amy Schumer, and Samuel L. Jackson were among the celebrities who made such statements at the time.
Some, like musician Tommy Lee, pledged to return to his native Greece, while Bruce Springsteen mentioned Australia as a potential refuge. However, none of these celebrities ultimately moved, leading some to interpret these declarations as merely symbolic.
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi’s decision to move to the Cotswolds in England distinguishes them from other celebrities who expressed a desire to leave the U.S. due to political concerns but did not follow through.
DeGeneres has debunked reports that her UK farmhouse experienced flooding after recent heavy rain, using her Instagram to provide clarification. Contrary to an article in the Daily Mail, the comedian wrote: “P.S. for those of you concerned, our UK farmhouse did NOT flood.”
According to TMZ, DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, bought their home in the Cotswolds, a picturesque rural area popular among celebrities and politicians, before the election. However, they felt “very disillusioned” by Trump’s victory and decided to leave the U.S.
