In a story brimming with comedic irony, it seems that some of our favorite Hollywood celebs just couldn’t handle The Donald’s political success. Rosie O’Donnell, once the queen of American TV comedy, has decided to pack her bags and head off to the Emerald Isle—yes, Ireland. Apparently, the land of leprechauns seemed like a fitting escape from the Trumpian America she so despised. But as luck would have it, even Ireland might not be far enough, what with Conor McGregor eyeing the presidency there. You might call it a case of “out of the frying pan, into the fire.” Whoever thought moving halfway across the world would be easier than dealing with a Trump presidency?
Now, isn’t it curious how these celebrities never choose paradises like Haiti or any country that isn’t predominantly white? Ellen DeGeneres, for example, has taken her talents to the posh suburbs of London, settling into what one imagines is a picture-perfect English countryside. The idea of her facing a toxic workplace scandal while sipping tea and watching cricket feels like something out of a surreal comedy. And just like that, she’s transformed from America’s beloved talk show host to a world-weary ex-pat in search of sunlight in dreary England.
It seems Ellen got a taste of that profitable real estate pie before swapping the sunny shores of California for the damp climes of the UK. Her properties in the States didn’t stay on the market for long. It’s hard not to chuckle at the irony of profiting from the country you’re supposedly fleeing due to its political landscape. But hey, if you can survive a Hollywood scandal, you can surely endure the English drizzle, right?
They say misery loves company, and it looks like Ellen and Rosie won’t be alone. Various other high-profile celebrities have also found the idea of life abroad more appealing. Noticeably, none of these stars decided to seek refuge in countries with different cultural landscapes. Who knew that when the going gets tough in America, the Hollywood elite get packing for some of the most idyllic European destinations?
And so, while Trump sits comfortably in the Oval Office and their dreams of an alternative presidency fade, these stars settle into new lives across the pond. The message here is clear: voting for Trump left them all dressed up with nowhere to go but the land of tea, tweed, and perhaps a hint of jealousy. The irony is rich and the narrative entertaining, as we wave farewell to these celebrities off to find their happiness, ironically, in the very type of societies they critique. Safe travels, we suppose?
