Donald Trump’s election victory over Kamala Harris has strengthened America Ferrera’s decision to flee the US in search of the ‘best opportunities’ for her children in Britain, insiders claim.
Earlier this week, it was reported that the Ugly Betty alum, 40, was planning to move across the pond with her husband, Ryan Piers Williams, and their son Sebastian, six, and daughter Lucia, four.
Ferrera, who is said to be ‘sick’ over Trump being re-elected, will join a growing number of celebrities who have recently moved to Britain amid growing tensions in the US.
“America is sick of Donald Trump being president again,” an insider told DailyMail.com exclusively. “She is devastated that Kamala lost. She thought the country she lived in was better than that.”
They said the move doesn’t mean she’s leaving Hollywood for good as she wants to maintain a “presence” in the U.S. for work, Latinas and women.
Donald Trump’s election victory over Kamala Harris has strengthened America Ferrera’s decision to flee the US in search of the ‘best opportunities’ for her children in Britain, insiders claim
Ferrera, who is said to be ‘sick’ over Trump being re-elected, will join a growing number of celebrities who have recently moved to Britain amid rising tensions in the US.
“She will maintain a presence in the U.S. for work purposes and to fight for Latinas and women, but she will be abroad for family and to further her children’s education,” they said.
‘She wants them to have the best possible opportunities and for her it is important that they are abroad.
“She is not abandoning the US, she is prioritizing her life and focusing on what is best for her children.”
Hello! Magazine reported on Tuesday that the Barbie actress was spotted attending a private school in South West London.
“It appears she is planning to move to South West London,” a source told the publication.
“She attended the local private school for her children. She was seen [at a private school in Barnes] on the open day and seemed very happy with what she saw.
“It’s a school with a lot of famous kids, so her kids would be a good fit.”
Numerous stars have left the US for Britain in recent months due to fears about the political landscape, abortion rights and gun violence.
“She will continue to have a presence in the US… but she will be abroad for family and to further her children’s education,” a source told DailyMail.com
Many stars have recently left the US to live in Britain, including Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes (pictured), as well as Sophie Turner
Actress Minnie Driver, 54, says The Times of London in July that she had returned to Britain after living in Los Angeles for almost three decades.
And at the time, she revealed that if Trump were re-elected, it would be difficult for her to return to America.
‘If I lived in the red [Republican] it says: no, I couldn’t do that [return]she said. “But when you live in California, you’re somewhat isolated.
‘But do you want to live in a bubble? Are you running from the fire or are you going back to help?’
British star Sophie Turner, 28, said Harper’s Bazaar last month she realized she had to leave America because of gun violence and the overturning of Roe v Wade.
The Game of Thrones alum lived in the United States with Joe Jonas and their two children Willa and Delphine. She returned to her native Britain in the wake of their bitter split last year.
Others have quit in recent months for the benefit of their children, including Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes, while others including Hugh Jackman and Renee Zellweger are reportedly considering a move.
Mendes, 50, said The times last month that she and her husband, 43, were living in Notting Hill, London, with their two children, adding: ‘We have access to those communal gardens. Seriously, it’s magical.’
British star Sophie Turner, 28, realized she had to leave America due to gun violence and the overturning of Roe v Wade (pictured with her ex-husband Joe Jonas)
Hugh, 56, recently headed to London to film his new movie Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie, but according to New Idea, the Hollywood legend could make the move permanent
British actress Minnie, 54, recently told The Times of London that she had returned to her home country after living in Los Angeles for almost three decades
A source said this earlier People that they chose to leave Los Angeles because they “didn’t want their girls growing up around other famous kids.”
Johnny Depp headed to Britain in search of a ‘quiet life’ in the aftermath of his highly publicized trial against Amber Heard.
‘He really feels that London is home. It’s more of a quiet life, but filled with painting and music,” says a source People.
“He jams with friends and plays solo during times when he’s not focused on filmmaking.
‘He is focused on progress. He stays busy. There are a lot of good distractions, so there isn’t much time to reminisce about that dark period.’
Jackman, 56, recently went to London to film his new movie, Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie, but according to New ideathe Hollywood legend can make the move permanent.
“He wants to be closer to his mother and sister, who live there — and possibly find love again,” an insider told the publication.
Zellweger, 55, is currently renting a $5 million mansion in London while she shoots the new Bridget Jones movie.
Pirates of the Caribbean alum Johnny (seen in April in London), 61, has reportedly opted for a much quieter lifestyle in Britain following his defamation trial against his ex Amber Heard
Closer reported that she wants to move there full-time amid her blossoming romance with British star Ant Anstead.
“Renée loves England,” an insider explained. “She’s always been a true Anglophile, even before she made Bridget Jones.”
“Now that she is [dating] As a Brit, it just makes sense to find a home there. Ant’s relatives in Britain are all getting older and he wants to spend more time at home.
“Renée is all for it and they agree that the best thing they can do is buy a house. That way, when they come back, they can have a place that is completely private and decorated exactly to their taste.”
In 2016, when Trump was running against Joe Biden, Robert De Niro, who has been very outspoken about his disdain for the newly elected president, was asked if he would leave the US if he won again, and he admitted that he was considering it.
“That’s a good question, I don’t know,” the star replied.