Plenty of people dream of moving to the U.S. But plenty of celebrities are dreaming of moving out. More and more stars are ditching American life for something quieter, simpler, or just different. Some blame the political chaos. Others are chasing peace, privacy, or just better vibes.
Either way, these seven celebrities made it official that they are out:
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Left After the 2024 Election
This duo didn’t waste time after the 2024 election. Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi packed up and left the country right after Donald Trump won and Kamala Harris lost. According to sources close to the couple, that result was the final push.
They landed in the Cotswolds, a quiet countryside area in the UK. Ellen reportedly fell in love with a house there and made the move for good. They wanted calm, safety, and privacy.
Shaun Majumder Ran From the Chaos
In 2025, Canadian actor and comedian Shaun Majumder said that things are getting wild in the U.S. That is why he left LA and took his family back to Canada. Instead of his home province of Newfoundland, he settled in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Shaun / IG / Taking his family back to Canada, comedian Shaun Majumder says having kids changed everything. Los Angeles didn’t feel safe or sane anymore. He now calls himself a “proud Canadian.”
So, he made the leap. Now, he is raising his kids in a smaller city with more calm and less stress.
Lindsay Lohan is Living Her Best Life in Dubai
These celebrities know how tough it is to live under a microscope. That is exactly why Lindsay Lohan moved to Dubai back in 2014. In the UAE, paparazzi are banned. That means no cameras in her face, no chasing, no constant pressure.
She lives there with her family and has built a life away from the chaos. Over the years, she has stayed out of scandals and focused on personal growth. Dubai gave her what LA couldn’t: privacy and a clean slate.
Pamela Anderson Swapped Malibu for the French Riviera
While dating soccer player Adil Rami, Pamela moved to Provence, France, because he was playing for Marseille. But it turns out she had always planned to move to the South of France.
She first fell in love with Saint-Tropez during a Playboy shoot years ago. After her kids were grown, she kept her promise to herself and made it permanent. France offered her what LA never could: peace, beauty, and room to breathe.
George Clooney Finds Peace in the French Countryside
George Clooney is one of the most famous celebrities in the world, but even he wanted out. In 2021, he and his wife Amal Clooney moved to Brignoles, Provence, with their twins. IT IS a tiny village surrounded by olive trees and vineyards.
Amal / IG / Back in 2021, George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney moved to Brignoles, Provence, with their twins.
They didn’t want the Hollywood lifestyle anymore. Their goal was simple: raise their kids in peace. France gave them that. The couple still works on global issues, but home is now somewhere far from flashing lights and TMZ alerts.
Tom Green Left Hollywood for a 150-acre Farm
Tom Green lived in Hollywood for 20 years. But in 2021, he said goodbye to the U.S. and moved back to Ontario, Canada—not to a city—but to a 150-acre farm.
He said he felt like he was pretending to be someone he wasn’t. Hollywood didn’t feel real anymore. So he went home, found a quieter life, and now lives surrounded by trees instead of red carpets. Fame never felt quite right for him. Now, he is living on his own terms.
Gabriel Macht Quietly Slipped Out of the U.S.
You probably know him from “Suits”, but these days, you won’t find Gabriel Macht anywhere near Hollywood. These celebrities often crave peace, and that’s what Gabriel was after when he left the U.S.
After “Suits” wrapped, he decided it was time. He, his wife, and their kids are now living abroad, off the grid, and focused on what matters.
