8 Hollywood Stars Ditching The Us For Political Reasons – La Buzz Alert! on ONDA LA

Hollywood’s Great Escape: Celebs Fleeing the US Political Scene

Yo, LA fam, the political heat in the US is turning up, and some of our fave Hollywood heavyweights are straight-up bouncing! Since the 2016 election shook things up, stars have been dropping hints – or flat-out declarations – about peacing out of the country. And with Donald Trump’s 2024 win, that vibe’s only gotten stronger.

From the sunny hills of SoCal to the red carpets of Hollywood, celebs like Rosie O’Donnell, Ellen DeGeneres, and Sophie Turner are either already living abroad or seriously considering it. It’s not just about fancy vacay homes in Malibu anymore – this is full-on relocation for political reasons. Let’s dive into why these A-listers are saying ‘later’ to the Stars and Stripes.

Even the White House ain’t shedding tears over this exodus. ‘Good riddance!’ quipped Taylor Rogers, White House assistant press secretary, when asked about the celeb exits. And it’s not just the rich and famous – Google searches for ‘move abroad’ spiked hard in November 2024, showing everyday folks are feeling the itch too.

Who’s Out and Who’s Thinking About It?

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi: Cotswolds Calling

Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi have traded their Montecito mansion (yep, that ritzy Santa Barbara-adjacent spot) for the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, England. Word dropped via TheWrap in late November 2024 that Trump’s election win was the final straw, with a source saying they’re ‘never coming back.’

By July 2025, Ellen spilled to English host Richard Bacon that they were in the Cotswolds when the election news hit, and their reaction was instant: ‘We’re staying here.’ Now, they’re living the country life in a sprawling 10,000-square-foot spot called Hiaven, tending to chickens and sheep, and hitting up the local pub. Talk about a far cry from Hollywood Boulevard!

Rosie O’Donnell: Irish Roots and New Beginnings

Rosie O’Donnell is another star who’s made the leap, moving to Ireland with her youngest daughter, Dakota, just days before Trump’s inauguration on January 15, 2025. In a heartfelt TikTok vid, she shared that the US political climate pushed her to make this tough call for her and her 12-year-old.

Thanks to her Irish grandparents, Rosie’s working on citizenship and calls the experience ‘pretty wonderful.’ But it ain’t all green pastures – she misses her other four kids and friends stateside. Still, she’s staying put until she feels America’s safe for equal rights for all.

“I never imagined I’d leave the US, but I had to think about what’s best for me and my kid in these crazy times,” Rosie shared in her emotional TikTok post.

Sophie Turner: Back to British Soil

UK-born Sophie Turner, known for slaying it in ‘Game of Thrones,’ moved back to West London after her split from Joe Jonas and years in LA and Miami. In a raw chat with Harper’s Bazaar in October 2024, she admitted US politics – from gun violence to Roe v. Wade being overturned – had her feeling homesick and fed up.

‘After the Uvalde shooting, I knew it was time to get the heck out,’ she said. Now settled in London with her two daughters, Turner’s leaving the American drama behind for a fresh start across the pond.

Barbra Streisand: Still Talking the Talk

Barbra Streisand’s been vocal about her disdain for Trump since 2016, famously telling Aussie ‘60 Minutes’ she’d bolt to Canada or Australia if he won. While she hasn’t left her Northern Cali pad yet (recent Instagram posts amid LA wildfires confirm she’s still around), she’s doubled down on the threat.

In a 2023 chat with Stephen Colbert, she straight-up said she ‘can’t live in this country’ if Trump got a second term, eyeing England as her escape. Will this Hollywood legend actually pack up? We’re keeping tabs!

Cher: Ready to Leave the Planet?

Cher’s been throwing shade at Trump since 2016, joking at a Clinton fundraiser that she’d ‘have to leave the planet’ if he won. Fast forward to 2023, and she told The Guardian she might actually bounce if he snagged another term – even claiming the last election nearly gave her an ulcer.

As of now, though, Cher’s still Stateside, and her reps ain’t spilling any tea on relocation plans. Is this diva just venting, or will she pull a full-on exit? LA’s gossip mill is buzzing.

Laverne Cox: Fear and Future Plans

‘Orange Is the New Black’ star Laverne Cox got real on the ‘Just for Variety’ podcast days after the 2024 election, sharing her fears as a trans public figure in today’s political climate. She’s legit scared of being targeted and admitted she and friends are scoping out spots in Europe and the Caribbean.

‘I don’t want to live in fear, but I’m terrified,’ she confessed. No solid plans yet, but Cox is doing her homework on a safer place to call home. We’re rooting for her to find peace wherever she lands.

Lena Dunham: From Threats to Staying Put (Sorta)

Lena Dunham, of ‘Girls’ fame, was all about fleeing to Vancouver if Trump won in 2016, hyping it at the Matrix Awards. Post-election, though, she backtracked, posting on Instagram that she’d stay in ‘MY country’ to fight for what’s right.

She did eventually move to London from NYC, but told The New Yorker in July 2024 it was for work, not politics. So, was all that exit talk just hot air, or is there more to this story? Only time will tell.

The Bigger Picture: Not Just a Celeb Trend

This Hollywood exodus ain’t happening in a vacuum. Immigration services like Bureaucracy.es, which helps Americans snag visas for Spain, told CNN they’ve seen a 300% spike in consultation bookings since November 2024. That’s a lotta folks dreaming of tapas over turkey.

Whether it’s celebs swapping Rodeo Drive for rural England or regular Joes Googling ‘move abroad,’ the political divide is pushing people to rethink their zip codes. So, while Tinseltown’s elite make headlines, know that this restlessness is a Cali-to-Coast kinda mood.

Stick with us for more updates on who’s staying, who’s going, and all the SoCal scandal in between. Got thoughts on these celeb moves? Drop ‘em below – we’re all ears!