Let’s be real: celebrities thrive on a bit of drama, and sometimes the most monumental plot twist is not on screen—it’s where they choose to reside. In the wake of Donald Trump’s second term, a few stars finally made good on threats to uproot and relocate elsewhere (at least outside of Hollywood). Wonder where they all ended up? Here’s the lowdown on 10 of the most talked-about relocations.
10. Glen Powell Returns Home to Texas
The Top Gun: Maverick star could’ve continued coasting on the Hollywood tide, but opted instead for a homecoming. Powell relocated to Texas so he could spend more time with loved ones and finally complete his degree. He explained to GQ that he’s reached a level in his life where he no longer has to hustle in LA. Sometimes the best victory is a degree and a grill-out with friends.
9. Jesse Eisenberg Finds Happiness in Indiana
Jesse Eisenberg, who’s most famous for playing Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network, chose that the LA lifestyle wasn’t for him. He’s blissfully stationed in Bloomington, Indiana, where his wife is a teacher and his kid doesn’t give a hoot about Hollywood whatsoever. Eisenberg mentioned the Midwest makes sense to him as opposed to the insanity of the business—and he’s just fine with that.
8. Christina Milian’s Parisian Upgrade
Singer and actress Christina Milian traded LA sunshine for Parisian cafés, making the move there with husband Matt Pokora and her children. She tells us that raising her children bilingual and enjoying an active lifestyle in the City of Light is just what she desired. Park mornings, croissants on the side, and lots of balance—sounds like a win.
7. Lindsay Lohan Builds a Life in Dubai
Where the queen of tabloid soap made headlines, Lindsay Lohan rebooted in Dubai, where camera-resistant paparazzi laws prevent lenses from following. She and husband Bader Shammas have their son Luai there, and Lohan has stated that the low-key, private life gives her time to concentrate on work and family unobserved.
6. Rosie O’Donnell’s Irish Chapter
Rosie O’Donnell relocated to Ireland with her youngest child, Clay, and is pursuing Irish citizenship. She admitted she never expected to move countries, but felt the US political climate left her no choice. Rosie has said she’ll only consider returning if equal rights for everyone are fully secure.
5. Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi’s Country Life
Ellen and Portia actually did decamp after Trump’s re-election, exchanging LA glitz for the English countryside. Ellen made a joke that when they awoke in the UK to a tidal wave of weeping texts following the election, they made up their minds right then and there to stay. Now, they’re basking in rolling hills, mannered neighbors, and a less hectic life far from Hollywood.
4. Richard Gere Heads to Spain
Richard Gere sold his Connecticut property and relocated with his wife, Alejandra Silva, and the couple’s children to Spain. For Silva, it’s coming back home; for Gere, it’s an opportunity to soak up Spanish culture and raise bilingual children. He declares it’s only reasonable that she lived many years in his world, now his turn.
3. Cher Discusses Big Moves. Remains Malibu
Cher has threatened to move out of the US since Trump took office, and although she hasn’t left Malibu yet, she’s indicated that she’s thinking about it seriously, particularly because of fear regarding LGBTQ+ rights. She’s also loudly denounced how unsafe this environment is for her son and others who are trans.
2. Barbra Streisand Looks to England
Barbra Streisand has repeatedly stated that she’d relocate to England if Trump stayed in power. She adores the politics, the culture, and has freely confessed that she can’t envision dwelling in the US under his rule. Although she hasn’t formally taken the jump yet, it appears as though she’s prepared to do so at any given moment.
1. Sharon Stone Dreams of Italy
Sharon Stone has been shopping for houses in Italy, dubbing it the best decision considering current political temperatures. She has been vocal about her resistance to Trump’s policies, characterizing them as being based on hate and division. For Stone, an Italian villa is not merely about lifestyle—it’s about values.
Hollywood may seem a tad emptier, but stars are indicating that it takes a Beverly Hills zip code to unlock your dreams. From Cotswold farmhouses to Parisian apartments to Midwestern getaways, celebrities are demonstrating “home” is wherever they feel safest—and happiest. The only question remaining? Who’s next to mleap