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Well, folks, it seems like the American political circus has claimed another disillusioned ticket-holder.
Joe Pantoliano — that guy you loved to hate in The Sopranos and The Matrix — has announced that he’s so fed up with the state of America that he’s ready to pack his bags. Who could blame him? While he didn’t explicitly point fingers, it’s hard not to read between the lines and see the shadow of the MAGA movement looming over his frustrations. Because let’s face it, nothing says “land of opportunity” quite like half the country wanting to burn it all down to “make it great again,” right?
Pantoliano, 73, didn’t hold back while attending the Tucci in Italy premiere in New York City, where he expressed his deep discomfort with the current state of the nation. Without outright naming names , the actor described a country that sounds like it’s teetering on the edge of collapse. “The world is on fire,” he lamented.
Pantoliano revealed that he and his wife, actress Nancy Sheppard, recently returned from Portugal, a country that seems to have won their hearts. Portugal, for those who don’t know, is currently the darling of the expat community for its laid-back vibe, affordable living, and the fact that it hasn’t yet imploded under the weight of its own political dysfunction. Unlike the U.S., where you can’t even discuss gas stoves without sparking a bipartisan meltdown, Portugal offers what so many Americans crave: peace, quiet, and a break from the 24/7 chaos machine.
If Pantoliano follows through on his plans to relocate, he’ll be joining a growing list of celebrities who’ve decided that America is just too much. Rosie O’Donnell recently moved to Ireland with her child, proving that even loudmouthed New Yorkers need a break. Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi traded Hollywood glitz for the English countryside, and Eva Longoria has been splitting her time between Spain and Mexico.
Most of us don’t have the luxury of hopping on a plane and starting over in a European villa. For the rest of us, the dream of running away from America’s endless dumpster fire is just that — a dream. But celebrities like Pantoliano remind us that, for some, the dream is very much alive. And while it’s easy to roll your eyes at rich people complaining about politics while sipping wine in Lisbon, their decisions do reflect a broader sense of discontent that’s hard to ignore.