Several prominent Hollywood celebrities have stated their intentions to leave the United States, citing a mix of political, social, and personal concerns that they feel have intensified following Donald Trump’s November 5, 2024, election victory.
Many of these figures express disillusionment with the direction of the country, voicing concerns over policies they believe threaten reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ protections, environmental regulations, and gun control measures.
Singer Cher made her position clear, stating, “I almost got an ulcer the last time,” referencing health issues she claims were related to previous political stress. “If he gets in, who knows? This time I will leave [the country].”
Actress Sharon Stone indicated she was “considering buying a house in Italy,” marking the first time she had witnessed a candidate run on what she described as “a platform of hate and oppression.”
America Ferrera is reportedly preparing to leave the U.S. following his victory. At 40, she is considering starting a new life in the UK with her husband, Ryan Piers Williams, and their two children, six-year-old Sebastian and four-year-old Lucia. According to a source, Ferrera, known for her role in “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” seeks an improved environment for her children.
The list of celebrities expressing intentions to relocate also includes Barbara Streisand, who indicated England as her destination of choice. Additional entertainment figures making similar statements include John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Amy Schumer, Bruce Springsteen, and Samuel L. Jackson.
Performers Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande have joined the chorus of voices expressing their reactions to political developments. Actress Christina Applegate shared personal details about her family’s emotional response to recent events.
In addition to the current wave of celebrities announcing plans to leave the U.S. following Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory, a similar trend occurred in 2016, with several stars voicing similar intentions that they never backed up. Notable figures from that time include Miley Cyrus, who initially considered moving but later called for unity after the election; Amy Schumer, who suggested Spain as her new home; and Samuel L. Jackson, who declared South Africa his preferred destination should Trump win.
Others, like rocker Tommy Lee, vowed to return to Greece, his birthplace, while musician Bruce Springsteen mentioned Australia as a potential refuge. However, despite these threats, none of these stars ultimately left the U.S., leading some experts to label these statements as “all talk, no walk.”
This trend highlights the prevalence of symbolic declarations within Hollywood, often lacking concrete follow-through.