Sunday, 6 November 2016

These 18 Celebrities Will Leave US If Donald Trump Wins

When it comes to Hollywood, many celebrities have been vocal about who they are going to vote for in the 2016 presidential election — and it’s not Donald
Trump. In fact, if the New York tycoon wins over former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, some stars have threatened to leave the country.
Continue reading to find out who will flee the United States — and where they'll go — if Trump becomes commander-in-chief Tuesday.
1. Bryan Cranston. The “Breaking Bad” star said he would relocate to Canada — and “it wouldn’t be a vacation.” "Absolutely. I would definitely move,” Cranston reportedly told “The Bestseller Experiment” podcast Monday. “It is not real to me that that would happen. I hope to God it won’t.Bryan Cranston
Bryan Cranston, pictured at the premiere of "Better Call Saul" at the Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, California on Jan. 29, will return to TV in Amazon's "Sneaky Pete."Photo: Reuters
2. Chelsea Handler. The funny lady would move to Spain. “I did buy a house in another country just in case, so all of these people that threaten to leave the country and then don't, I will leave the country,” she reportedly said on “Live with Kelly and Michael” in May.
Chelsea HandlerComedian Chelsea Handler, pictured at the 21st annual Glamour Magazine Women of the Year award ceremony in New York Nov. 7, 2011, would move to Spain if Donald Trump wereelecte
3. Amy Schumer. The comedian might become neighbors with Handler. “I will need to learn to speak Spanish because I will move to Spain or somewhere ... it's beyond my comprehension if Trump won. It's too crazy,” she told BBC Newsnight in September.
Amy SchumerIn her new book, Amy Schumer opens up about an abusive relationship. Pictured: Amy Schumer at the Trainwreck Australian premier in Sydney, Australia on July 20, 2015. Photo: Getty Images/Brendon Thorne
4. Barbra Streisand. The singer might opt to live Down Under. “He has no facts. I don't know, I can't believe it. I'm either coming to your country [Australia], if you'll let me in, or Canada,” she reportedly told Australian journalist Michael Usher in August.
Barbara SteisandBarbra Streisand, pictured in New York June 13, 2016, said she would seek refuge in Canada or Australia if Donald Trump were elected president. Photo: Reuters
5. George Lopez. The comedian would take refuge in Mexico. “If he wins, he won't have to worry about immigration, we'll all go back,” he told TMZ in February.
George LopezActor and co-host George Lopez arrives at the National Council of La Raza ALMA Awards in Pasadena, Calif., Sept. 16, 2012.Photo: Reuters/Gus Ruelas
6. Cher. Forget another country — the singer has said she'd pick a different planet if the Republican wins. “IF HE WERE TO BE ELECTED, IM MOVING TO JUPITER >:|” she tweeted in June 2015.
CherCher will move out of America if Donald Trump is elected. She is pictured above April 24, 2013. Photo: Reuters
7. Jon Stewart. The political satirist would also select something out of this world. “I would consider getting in a rocket and going to another planet, because clearly this planet's gone bonkers,” he told reporters in September 2015.
Jon StewartJon Stewart, photographed during a Military Appreciation Month comedy show at Andrews Military Base in Clinton, Maryland, on May 5, 2016, has had a number of viral moments over the years. Photo: Reuters
8. Natasha Lyonne. The “Orange Is the New Black” star would call a “mental hospital” home, she said during a Starz video released in January.
Natasha Lyonne 2014 EmmyNatasha Lyonne surprised fans with her multitasking -- not to mention scandalous -- skills on the 2014 Emmys red carpet. Photo: Reuters
9. Amber Rose. The former “Dancing With the Stars” contestant didn’t give a specific location. “I can't even think about it! I'm moving, I'm out! I can't. And I am taking my son with me!” she toldUs Weekly in March.
Amber RoseWhere: Location for Amber's party is top secret. Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
10. Samuel L. Jackson. South Africa would be the destination of choice for the famous actor. “[Trump's] just running for popularity. C’mon, just let it go,” he said on “The View” in June.
Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. Jackson says he'll play Nick Fury for Marvel as long as the studio wants him to. Photo: Facebook/Marvel
11. Ruth Bader Ginsburg (OK, she's not a celebrity, but she is Notorious R.B.G.). The Supreme Court justice might abandon the U.S. for New Zealand. “I can't imagine what the country would be with Donald Trump as our president ... Now it's time for us to move to New Zealand,” she told the New York Times in July.
Ruth Bader GinsburgJustice Ruth Bader Ginsburg attends the lunch session of the Women's Conference in Long Beach, California, Oct. 26, 2010. Photo: Reuters
12. Miley Cyrus. The “Wrecking Ball” singer called Trump a “nightmare” on Instagram in February, but she didn’t say where she would go if he wins.
Miley Cyrus Recording artist Miley Cyrus at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on Sept. 23, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Photo: Getty Images
13. Whoopi Goldberg. The star doesn’t have a specific destination in mind, but she has the cash to afford a move. “Maybe it’s time for me to move, you know,” she said on “The View” in January. “I can afford to go.”
Whoopi Goldberg Comedian Whoopi Goldberg, pictured May 14, 2014, could be leaving "The View," but it's probably not because of co-host Candace Cameron Bure. Photo: Getty Images
14. Raven-Symoné. The former Disney star has said she would uproot her whole family. “My confession for this election is if any Republican gets nominated, I’m gonna move to Canada with my entire family. Is that bad?” she told her “View” co-hosts in February. “I already have my ticket … No, I literally bought my ticket, I swear.”
Raven-SymonéRaven-Symoné, pictured June 15, 2015, might be leaving "The View," but only if rumors are to be believed. A rep for the show said the report was false. Photo: Getty Images
15. The Rev. Al Sharpton. The activist has promised to book a plane ticket, as well. “If Donald Trump is the nominee … I’m also reserving my ticket to get out of here if he wins. Only because he’d probably have me deported anyhow,” he said at a Center for American Progress event in February.
Al Sharpton will continue to fight for the family of Trayvon Martin despite his mother's death this morning.Reverend Al Sharpton would leave the U.S. if Donald Trump were elected president.Photo: Reuters
16. Lena Dunham. The “Girls” creator vowed to retreat to Canada. “I know a lovely place in Vancouver, and I can get my work done from there,” Dunhamsaid at the Matrix Awards in April. “I know a lot of people have been threatening to do this, but I really will.”
lena dunhamActress Lena Dunham poses at the Hollywood Reporter's Annual Women in Entertainment Breakfast in Los Angeles, Dec. 9, 2015. Photo: Reuters/Danny Moloshok
17. Neve Campbell. The “House of Cards” actress is a native Canadian and would relocate to Ontario. “I’m terrified,” she told Huffington Post UK in January. “It’s really scary. My biggest fear is that Trump will triumph.”
Neve Campbell, pictured at Virgin Unite's 2011 "Rock The Kasbah" benefit, has joined the cast of "House of Cards" for Season 4.Photo: Reuters
18. Chloë Sevigny. Like her peers, Sevigny would seek asylum in Canada. Specifically, she's selected Nova Scotia, she said in a January Starz video.
AHS Chlöe Sevigny Chlöe Sevigny is Alex Lowe on "American Horror Story: Hotel." Photo: FX

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