America is a land of opportunity, but this does not mean at all that the stars dream of living there. Many celebrities, having achieved fame, perceive this country as a "trip to work", and call a completely different point on the map their home. We have compiled a photo-list of actors who refused to live in America and left the USA. Some of them did it because of their children, some were forced by their political position, and still others just wanted to live in quieter places.
Chris Hemsworth
- The Avengers, Thor, Star Trek, In the Heart of the Sea
The Thor star claims to appreciate Hollywood for becoming famous there, but living in America is stifling to him. Since Chris believes that the United States is a country where everything around it smells of business, and Australia is peace and openness, he moved his wife and three children to the Australian city of Byron Bay.
Lindsay Lohan
- The Parent Trap, Mean Girls, Freaky Friday, Two Broke Girls
Lindsay Lohan is one of the actresses who left the United States. The days when the girl lived in Long Island are gone, and now she lives in Dubai and is engaged in the hotel business. Lohan left America to start living from scratch. Apparently, her native New York reminds her too much of the segment of her life associated with drugs, alcohol and problems with the law. The Parent Trap star says that after her move, she realized how annoyed she was with American television and the tabloids.
George Clooney
- Ocean's Eleven, Jacket, Dusk Till Dawn, Operation Argo
Next on our list of American actors who do not want to live in America and live in another country is George Clooney. He was born in Kentucky, but has always believed that the British mentality is closer to his heart. After George married Amal Alamuddin, the couple moved to the UK. They have acquired a large estate on the River Thames and feel absolutely happy in their new homeland. Amal and George regularly travel to the States for various charity events and for work, but they are not going to live there. In addition to his home in England, George has a property in Italy near the picturesque Lake Como.
Kevin Spacey
- Pay Another, American Beauty, Planet Ka-Pex, The Life of David Gale
Our photo-list of actors who don't like America and don't live in the USA also includes Kevin Spacey. The twice Oscar winner moved to London in 2003 and has no plans to return. The actor says that after leaving the States, his worldview completely changed. Perhaps the reason is not only this - in recent years, both in America and in the UK, criminal cases have been opened against Kevin. The actor is accused of sexual assault, and the scandal threatens to bury Spacey's film career forever.
Gwyneth Paltrow
- "Seven", "Iron Man", "The Talented Mr. Ripley", "Shakespeare in Love"
Australian-born Gwyneth Paltrow has never had fondness for the United States. The Oscar-winning actress is much closer to a quiet life. That is why, when Gwyneth married musician Chris Martin, she did not hesitate to move to her husband's homeland, to the UK. She loves British paparazzi laws and the calmness of the British. After the divorce, Gwyneth lives in two countries, realizing that if she wants to actively act in films, she needs to spend as much time as possible in the States. Now, in addition to real estate in England, the actress has a house in the suburbs of Los Angeles.
Jet Li
- Fearless, Dragon Kiss, Ocean Paradise, Forbidden Kingdom
Many Hollywood stars no longer live in America. Chinese actor and martial artist Li Lianjie, who is known to viewers by the pseudonym Jet Li, not only left the United States, but also renounced American citizenship. The actor did not want his children to grow up as Americans, and in order for them not to forget about their roots and ethnic heritage, he moved to Singapore.
Angelina Jolie
- "Gone in 60 Seconds", "Maleficent", "Substitution", "Especially Dangerous"
Mother of many children, Angelina Jolie, has several homes in America, but prefers to consider herself and her children "citizens of the world." The star family travels often and is not tied to a specific place. Her children are homeschooled, allowing them to travel with Angelina. They are often found in Southeast Asia, Africa and travel around Europe.
Johnny Depp
- "Edward Scissorhands", "From Hell", "Alice in Wonderland", "The Tourist"
Johnny spoke out against Trump during the election race and after he became president, rarely appears in America. Depp is an American born in Kentucky and raised in Florida who has lived most of his life in France. In the south of the country, Johnny and his ex-wife at one time acquired a huge villa, which is partially owned by the actor. Depp also has a house in England and his own island in the Bahamas.
Madonna
- "Evita", "Best friend", "Four rooms", "With despondency in the face"
Singer and actress Madonna did not hesitate to go to live in the UK when she married Guy Ritchie. She considers England to be her second home, but after her divorce from the famous director she was forced to leave the country. Since 2017, Madonna has been living in Lisbon, where she bought herself a luxurious house.
Hugh Jackman
- "Prestige", "Captives", "Les Miserables", "The Greatest Showman"
Rounding out our photo-list of actors who refused to live in America and will not return to the United States is Hugh Jackman. After the Australian managed to conquer Hollywood, he decided to settle in his homeland. He and his wife, Deborra Lee-Furness, believe their children will be better off in Melbourne than in America. Hugh loves Australia and believes that only where there is only the ocean around you, you can feel truly free and happy. Jackman also says Australians are much simpler and cleaner than Americans.