REVEALED: The Celebrities Who Have Fled Trump's America In 2025.
Since Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, a surprising number of high-profile celebrities have made the decision to leave the United States, with many citing dissatisfaction with his presidency as their reason for relocating abroad. These stars have traded in their American lives for new homes in countries across Europe and beyond. Below, we explore some of the most notable departures and their reasons for leaving.
Eva Longoria – Spain and Mexico
Eva Longoria, the Desperate Housewives star, made headlines in late 2024 when she announced that she had “escaped” the United States. Longoria revealed that she and her family would be dividing their time between homes in Spain and Mexico. She explained her decision to leave, stating that the U.S. had become a “scary place” under Trump’s leadership, particularly because of his promises during the election. “I’m privileged. I get to escape and go somewhere. Most Americans aren’t so lucky,” she admitted. Longoria also pointed to issues like homelessness and high taxes in California as contributing factors to her decision to move.
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi – United Kingdom
Comedian Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, actress Portia de Rossi, were among the first to relocate after the 2024 election. The couple had already purchased an $18 million farmhouse in the British countryside months before Trump’s win. However, their move was solidified after his victory. DeGeneres, a vocal supporter of Kamala Harris, had publicly endorsed the candidate during the campaign. Following their move, the couple began selling off their properties in the U.S., including a recent $5.2 million sale of a home in Montecito, California. The couple’s choice to leave the U.S. was cemented by their dissatisfaction with Trump’s return to the White House.
Richard Gere – Spain
Hollywood legend Richard Gere relocated to Spain with his wife, Alejandra Silva, and their children, opting to live closer to Silva’s family. While Gere had made plans to move long before the election, he has since voiced his concerns about the state of the U.S. under Trump’s administration. In an emotional statement, he described America as being in a “dark place” and labeled Trump a “bully and a thug.” Despite these concerns, Gere has expressed a deep love for Spain, calling the country and its people “extraordinary.” "I love Spain and the ability of the Spanish people to live transmitting joy and happiness,” Gere said.
Courtney Love – United Kingdom
Courtney Love, who had already relocated to London before Trump’s first election in 2016, has now revealed that she plans to apply for British citizenship due to her discomfort with his administration. Love, an outspoken critic of Trump, stated that she finds his leadership “frightening.” In a recent appearance at the Royal Geographical Society, she said, “It’s so great to live here... I’m finally getting my British citizenship in six months. I get to be a citizen. I'm applying, man! Can't get rid of me!" Love’s embrace of her new life in the U.K. reflects her growing disillusionment with the political climate in the U.S.
Rosie O'Donnell – Ireland
Actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell made the bold decision to leave the United States in January 2025, relocating to Ireland with her youngest adopted child, Dakota "Clay" O'Donnell. O'Donnell, who has long been an outspoken critic of Trump, expressed that the political climate in the U.S. under his leadership made her feel unsafe. “When it is safe for all citizens to have equal rights there in America, that’s when we will consider coming back,” O'Donnell said in a TikTok video. She also shared that she is in the process of applying for Irish citizenship and expressed gratitude for the warmth and kindness of her new neighbors.
Gabriel Macht – Europe (Location Undisclosed)
Suit's actor Gabriel Macht, who played Harvey Specter on the popular legal drama, also decided to leave the U.S. in early 2025. Macht, who had been planning to relocate with his wife, actress Jacinda Barrett, and their children for years, confirmed that the family had settled somewhere in Europe. Though Macht did not directly tie his departure to Trump’s presidency, he had previously shown support for Hillary Clinton during the 2016 election and expressed dissatisfaction with the political climate under Trump. “We decided to explore the world, so we left,” he said in an interview. Macht’s decision to leave appears to be part of a larger desire to provide his family with a different lifestyle.
Conclusion: A Difficult Decision, But One I Understand
While the decision to leave one's home country is never easy, the actions of these celebrities are understandable. Many of them have been vocal critics of Trump’s presidency and the direction in which he’s taking the United States.
Given the deep divisions and political unrest that have characterized his time in office, I can’t blame anyone for seeking a better, safer place to raise a family and live in peace. I, too, wouldn’t want to live in the mad house that is Trump’s America. The departure of these high-profile figures is a reflection of the ongoing dissatisfaction with his leadership, and it’s clear that many feel that leaving the U.S. is the only way to escape the chaos.
