In the world of Hollywood, the trend of threatening to leave the country if a particular candidate wins the election has persisted over the years. After Donald Trump’s 2016 victory, many celebrities failed to follow through on their promises to relocate if he won. With the prospect of a second Trump term or the loss of Kamala Harris’s campaign, more stars made similar claims, including Sharon Stone and Barbra Streisand. However, the actual number of celebrities who have followed through on their threats is minimal.
Ellen DeGeneres and Eva Longoria are among the few who have taken steps to leave the U.S., with DeGeneres and her wife moving to England. Longoria, on the other hand, clarified that her relocation to Europe was unrelated to political reasons. Additionally, several Hollywood figures have chosen to leave social media platform X for alternative platforms like Bluesky, although the transition has been challenging.
For some, the stress of political outcomes, such as Rob Reiner’s reaction to Trump’s victory, has resulted in seeking mental health support. Overall, the trend of celebrities threatening to move if a certain candidate wins has become less significant as more stars fail to act on their pledges. The emotional response of Hollywood to political events continues to showcase the passion and sometimes the hypocrisy that exists within celebrity culture.
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