Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, the California couple, have sparked a debate about their decision to relocate to the UK. The timing of their move, just before Donald Trump's election victory, has raised questions about their reasons for leaving the United States. The article explores the couple's potential return to the US, considering the changing political landscape and the impact of the British winter. It also highlights the experiences of other celebrities who have either threatened or actually relocated away from the US due to political concerns, such as Amy Schumer, Miley Cyrus, Barbra Streisand, Courtney Love, and Rosie O'Donnell. The piece concludes by mentioning a potential 'brain drain' in the US, with researchers and international students considering leaving, and experts in authoritarianism packing their bags. The author, Arwa Mahdawi, presents a thought-provoking piece that invites readers to consider the complex motivations behind these celebrity moves and the broader implications for the US.
