Article  The days of celebrities not fulfilling their histrionics is over (authenticity)

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Parody Alcove: But don't worry about Hollywood being depleted of its overwhelmingly left-wing (virtue-signaling) majority. This merely places the burden of a higher standard on the ones who are not opportunistic poseurs (i.e., the latter are far fewer).
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Ellen DeGeneres flees US for the UK after Trump win: A new standard
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeetendrseh...-standard/

INTRO: After reports that Ellen DeGeneres and her partner Portia de Rossi have relocated to England following the U.S. presidential election, the bar for accountability in celebrity campaigning may have been set at a new high.

Younger generations, who are increasingly savvy and quick to tune out at the first sign of inauthenticity, are demanding more than lip service from public figures. Now more than ever, celebrities will be expected to follow through on their statements, particularly in the high-stakes arenas of political and cultural discourse.

By examining Ellen and Portia’s actions alongside broader trends involving figures like King Charles, Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss, and the recent rise and fall of Matt Gaetz, we gain critical insight into what these choices mean for celebrity influence, brand credibility, and cultural movements.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi’s reported move to the Cotswold’s in England positions them as outliers among celebrities who have declared their intent to leave the U.S. over political disagreements but failed to act. Their relocation is a bold move, signaling a deeper commitment to their personal values—one that will no doubt contribute to redefining expectations for celebrity involvement in politics... (MORE - details)

Sky News video report version: Good on Ellen for keeping her promise

Entertainment Tonight: "Ellen & wife Portia leave for UK" ... https://youtu.be/YUsswf4TY1Y

https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/YUsswf4TY1Y
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I'm betting they already had plans to move (maybe related to Diddy?). So this is just opportunistic virtue-signalling.
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