Statistics & Analysis
A data-driven look at celebrity departure threats
Follow-Through Rate
By Profession
Who's threatening to leave? Here's the breakdown by career field.
Bryan Cranston, Samuel L. Jackson, Neve Campbell, Omari Hardwick, Courtney Love, Gabriel Macht, Laverne Cox
Barbara Streisand, Cher, Lena Dunham, Miley Cyrus, Sharon Stone, Eva Longoria, America Ferrera
Whoopi Goldberg, Ellen DeGeneres, Chelsea Handler, Jon Stewart, Raven-Symoné, Rosie O'Donnell
Amy Schumer, George Lopez, Keegan-Michael Key, Eddie Griffin
Ne-Yo, Snoop Dogg, Tommy Lee
Threatened Destinations
Where do celebrities say they'll move? Based on statements in their departure threats.
Bryan Cranston, Whoopi Goldberg, Raven-Symoné, Ne-Yo, Snoop Dogg, Keegan-Michael Key, Neve Campbell
Barbara Streisand, Lena Dunham, Ellen DeGeneres, America Ferrera, Courtney Love
Amy Schumer, Chelsea Handler, Eva Longoria
Cher, Jon Stewart
Sharon Stone, Omari Hardwick
Samuel L. Jackson, Eddie Griffin
Follow-Up Statements
How many have addressed their threats after the fact?
Key Insights
- Follow-through rate is 26% — 7 of the 27 public figures tracked have actually relocated as promised.
- Canada is the most popular destination — 7 celebrities mentioned moving to America's northern neighbor, likely due to proximity and cultural familiarity.
- Entertainment industry dominates — The vast majority of departure threats come from actors, comedians, and musicians, reflecting Hollywood's political engagement.
- 100% have addressed their statements — 27 people have made some form of follow-up statement about their threats, ranging from walking back comments to doubling down.
- Some aim even higher — 2 celebrities threatened to leave Earth entirely, suggesting not all threats are meant to be taken literally.