November 21st 2024.
It was a momentous day when it was announced that Donald Trump had been re-elected as President of the United States on November 6. For many celebrities who had openly supported the Democratic party and Kamala Harris, the news was both shocking and upsetting. Some saw it as a wake-up call to leave the US and settle elsewhere, citing concerns such as the potential overturning of Roe v Wade and the prevalent issue of gun violence.
In fact, there were several A-listers who had previously declared that they would move out of the country if Trump were to win again. And some have already followed through on their promise, making the move across the pond to the UK. The latest couple to do so is Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi, as reported by The Wrap. They have left their life in Montecito and relocated to the idyllic Cotswolds, citing Trump's re-election as their primary motivation and vowing to never return to the US.
Ellen and Portia are not alone in this decision. Many other famous faces have also made the move to the UK in recent years. One of them is America Ferrera, who left the US with her husband and two children, devastated by the election results and the loss of Kamala Harris. She plans to continue fighting for Latinas and women in the US, but wants her kids to have better opportunities and education overseas.
Cher, another iconic singer, had also expressed her concerns about Trump's potential re-election in a 2023 interview with The Guardian. She even stated that she would leave the country if he won again, as the stress of his previous presidency had taken a toll on her health. Similarly, actress Minnie Driver, who had lived in the US for many years, admitted that she would not be able to live in a red state if Trump were to be re-elected.
On the other hand, Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner revealed that she had moved back to the UK because of the increasing gun violence and the potential overturning of Roe v Wade. She feared for her safety and that of her children, and decided it was time to leave the US. And while Saoirse Ronan did not move to the UK, she did relocate to her homeland of Ireland, stating that she no longer felt safe in the US and worried about the safety of her friends' children.
Even TV presenter Cat Deeley and her family left the US a few years ago, after living there for over 14 years. The final straw for them was an incident where her husband and son were caught in a shopping mall during a shooting. She realized that she no longer felt safe in the US and decided to move back to the UK for her family's wellbeing.
It seems that Trump's re-election has had a significant impact on the decisions of these celebrities to leave the US. And while some may criticize them for abandoning their country, it is clear that they are prioritizing their own safety and the future of their families. As Cat Deeley put it, "Do you run away from the fire or do you go back and help?" Each of these celebrities has chosen to protect themselves and their loved ones, and we can only hope that the US can address these issues and become a safer place for all.
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