Several celebrities have spoken out about wanting to “escape” the U.S. following Donald Trump’s return to the presidency.
Earlier this week, Trump was officially sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.
His inauguration ceremony took place on Monday (January 20) and was attended by numerous high-profile figures. Notably, he is the first person with a felony conviction to assume the presidency.
Like many Americans, some celebrities are questioning how Trump’s leadership will impact their lives.
A few have even made the decision to leave the U.S. entirely in response to his presidency.
Interestingly, it seems that the majority of those choosing to relocate are women.
Here’s a complete list of celebrities who have already left Trump’s America—along with those who are seriously considering it.
Eva Longoria
Longoria was among the first to announce that she has moved out of the U.S., now dividing her time between Spain and Mexico.
Speaking to Marie Claire about Trump’s policies, the actress remarked, “If he keeps his promises, it’s going to be a scary place.”
She went on to say, “I’m privileged. I get to escape and go somewhere.
“Most Americans aren’t so lucky. They’re going to be stuck in this dystopian country, and my anxiety and sadness is for them.”
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi
The former talk show host has now relocated to the UK with her wife, declaring that they will “never return” following Trump’s election.
A source close to the couple, speaking anonymously to The Wrap, revealed that they have settled in the Cotswolds and have no plans to return to the U.S.—especially not while Trump is still in power.
America Ferrera
The actress has reportedly moved her family to the UK and is now searching for schools in London for her children.
A source told the Daily Mail: “She is going to continue to have a presence in the US for work purposes and to fight for Latinas and women, but she will be overseas for family and to benefit her kids’ education.
“She wants them to have the best opportunities possible and to her, being overseas for that is what is important.
“She’s not abandoning the US, she is prioritizing her life and focusing on the importance for her kids.”
Barbra Streisand
The acclaimed singer and actress had previously told Stephen Colbert in no uncertain terms that she had no intention of staying in the U.S. if Trump were to return to power.
Now that he’s officially back in office, it remains to be seen what she’ll do next.
She had firmly stated: “I would move. I can’t live here under an administration like that.”
Laverne Cox
The Orange Is the New Black star echoed Streisand’s sentiments, revealing that she is considering relocating to Europe or even the Caribbean now that Trump is in office.
Speaking to Variety, she said: “As a public figure, with all my privilege, I’m scared, and I’m particularly scared because I’m a public figure. I feel like I could be targeted. I think they spent close to $100 million on anti-trans ads. It’s deeply concerning.”
Cher
Back in 2016, Cher had considered leaving the country after Trump’s victory, and in an interview with The Guardian, she even vowed to move if he secured a second term.
However, according to a source who spoke to the Daily Mail, she has since changed her mind. The insider explained that Cher and her boyfriend, Alexander Edwards, have built a life together in the U.S. and have no plans to leave.
They added: “They both have family and children. She’s infuriated by the outcome, but she also knows that running will not solve anything.”
Sharon Stone
Stone, like many others, had been contemplating a fresh start elsewhere following the shift in administration.
Speaking to the Daily Mail last year, she said: “I am certainly considering a house in Italy. I think that’s an intelligent construct at this time.”
However, a source close to her hinted that she may have reconsidered. The insider told RadarOnline that Stone “isn’t a quitter and is actually a patriotic person – no matter what direction she thinks the country is heading in.”
Minnie Driver
The British actress admitted she would struggle with the idea of moving back to the U.S. if Trump were to return to power, despite having spent decades living in Los Angeles.
When asked by The Times whether she would consider returning under a Trump administration, she seemed torn, responding: “If I lived in a red [Republican] state, no, I couldn’t. But living in California, you are somewhat insulated.
“But do you want to go and live in a bubble? Do you run away from the fire or do you go back and help.”
Vivian Wilson
Elon Musk’s estranged trans daughter has taken to social media to express her desire to leave the United States, making it clear that her decision has nothing to do with her father’s political ties to Trump.
Posting on Threads, she wrote: “I don’t see my future being in the United States.
“Even if he’s only in office for 4 years, even if the anti-trans regulations magically don’t happen, the people who willingly voted this in are not going anywhere anytime soon.”
