In the latest episode of “Hollywood Hilarity,” a group of celebrities have decided to actually follow through on their long-standing promises to exit the United States, ostensibly to escape the political atmosphere under former President Trump. It’s been a running joke for years: celebs threatening to leave if the political winds didn’t blow the way they wanted. Yet, for the first time in what feels like forever, they’ve actually packed their bags and waved goodbye.
Leading the charge are a host of well-known names such as Ellen DeGeneres, who made a splash across the pond in the UK. She even sold all her U.S. properties, including her beach pad, and settled down in the Cotswolds—probably one of the whitest parts of England.
Then there’s the colorful Courtney Love, now on the verge of becoming a British citizen. Her departure feels less like a bold political statement and more like jumping on the bandwagon. After all, she’s been living in London since 2019—what’s a little paperwork in the name of stirring the political pot? Declaring her intent to add ‘British’ to her identity while speaking to a posh gathering in their posh meeting spaces just adds to the delightful contrast of rich elites lamenting their woes.
It’s almost like these celebs took a page straight out of a comedy script. We have Rosie O’Donnell, relocating to Ireland, echoing sentiments about the U.S. climate that she aligns with poetic dread. Nice move, considering Ireland might soon have its own political firecracker running the show. Cher’s destination remains a mystery, which only adds to the Hollywood melodrama. Perhaps she’s searching for a place untouched by the whimsical winds of politics.
At the end of the day, these Hollywood icons embarking on their global journeys bring with them a bittersweet sense of relief. It’s amusing to think that by leaving, they might just make America a slightly more conservative place by not being around to cast those blue votes. Who would have thought that the ultimate solution to political discord would involve a celebrity exodus? Maybe, just maybe, this is the kind of brain drain that’s actually beneficial. Meanwhile, back in the States, folks can enjoy their cheaper gas and safe streets with a knowing grin, because as it turns out, sometimes losing a few stars can brighten the sky.
