“This isn’t the first time that political tensions have influenced celebrities’ decisions about where to live.”, — write: www.unian.ua
This isn’t the first time that political tensions have influenced celebrities’ decisions about where to live.
Trump has been in the presidential chair for over a year / photo ua.depositphotos.comAfter the victory of Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, a number of American stars have publicly announced their move abroad or confirmed that they are seriously considering it.
According to analysts, even in November 2024, among ordinary Americans, interest in requests such as “moving abroad” increased. Business Insider published a list of celebrities who left the country because of the new policy and non-acceptance of the government’s decisions.
The famous actress, comedian and TV presenter Ellen DeGeneres together with her wife – actress and model Portia de Rossi – left for Great Britain immediately after the 2024 elections. According to Western media, the couple settled in the English countryside and do not plan to return to the USA in the near future.
TV presenter and comedian Rosie O’Donnell moved to Ireland with her youngest daughter back in January 2025. The actress explained the decision by the political situation in the United States of America and reported that she is in the process of obtaining Irish citizenship.
UNIAN collage / photo instagram/portiaderossi, rosieThe star of “Game of Thrones” Sophie Turner, who lived in America for several years, returned to Great Britain after her divorce from Joe Jonas. In an interview, the actress admitted that her decision was related to a sense of danger and the general political atmosphere in the United States.
Lena Dunham currently lives in London. Although the actress emphasizes that the move was primarily related to work, she previously spoke openly about her difficult attitude to political processes in the United States.
UNIAN collage / photo instagram/sophiet, lenadunhamFilm director James Cameron moved to New Zealand during the pandemic and received citizenship. He openly states his disillusionment with the direction in which the United States is headed.
Actor Richard Gere and his wife moved to Spain at the end of 2024. The actor repeatedly criticized the political course of the United States, although his family planned to live between Europe and America.
UNIAN collage / ScreenshotsSingers Barbra Streisand, Cher and actress Laverne Cox have repeatedly stated publicly that they are considering leaving the country if the political situation worsens further.
It will be recalled that earlier Donald Trump had a public dispute with the actor George Clooney, who decided to obtain French citizenship.
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