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s the 2024 presidential election results were announced, a peculiar phenomenon began to unfold in Hollywood. Several A-list celebrities, who had been vocal critics of President Trump's administration, quietly packed their bags and relocated abroad. Their reasons for leaving varied, but one common thread was their discontent with the country's direction under Trump.

    Among those who made the move was actress Eva Longoria, who revealed that she had "escaped" the United States with her family to live between Central America and Europe. In an interview with Marie Claire, Longoria expressed her frustration with life in America, describing it as a "dystopian" place where she felt anxious and sad for those stuck there.

    Longoria's decision to leave was not solely due to Trump's election win, but rather the culmination of various factors that made her feel disconnected from her home state of California. Despite acknowledging her privilege in being able to relocate, Longoria emphasized that many Americans were not as fortunate and would be left behind in a country she believed was becoming increasingly difficult to live in.

    Other celebrities who followed suit included Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, who swapped their mansion in Montecito for an $18 million farmhouse in the British countryside. Although they had purchased the property months before Trump's election win, it was his victory that solidified their decision to make the U.K. their permanent residence.

    Richard Gere, a longtime critic of Trump, also relocated to Spain with his wife and children. The actor cited his desire to be closer to his wife's family and culture as the primary reason for their move, but his comments about America being in a "dark place" under Trump's leadership suggest that politics may have played a role.

    Courtney Love, Kurt Cobain's widow, announced her decision to ditch her home country in favor of relocating to the U.K. She plans to apply for British citizenship and has been vocal about her disdain for Trump's policies, describing them as "frightening."

    Rosie O'Donnell, another outspoken critic of Trump, revealed that she had quietly left the United States with her youngest adopted child and was in the process of applying for Irish citizenship. She cited her desire to protect herself and her child from the country's increasingly divisive politics.

    Gabriel Macht, Meghan Markle's former "Suits" co-star, also made headlines when he revealed that he had left the U.S. with his family but refused to disclose their new location. While he did not explicitly cite Trump as a reason for their move, his comments about taking a break from acting to focus on family and homeschooling their children suggest that they may have been seeking a more relaxed pace of life.

    These high-profile relocations serve as a testament to the growing unease among Hollywood's elite regarding the direction of the United States under Trump's leadership. As these celebrities seek refuge in foreign lands, it remains to be seen whether others will follow suit or if their departures will have any lasting impact on American politics.