Celebrities who have left Los Angeles on where they moved and why they did it

Celebrities leaving Los Angeles reflected broader population trends in California as more residents exited the state between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025. The article says nearly 250,000 people moved out of California over that period, with 229,077 departures, according to the latest Census data, making California the state with the most residents leaving. New York ranked second with 137,586. It attributes the shift partly to higher risks from wildfires and affordability pressures, and mentions that proposed state tax changes prompted some wealthy individuals to leave. The article compiles 28 celebrities and their destinations, including moves to Texas, Florida, New York, and even other countries. Examples cited include Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake, who have lived mainly in Tennessee and Montana since 2018, and Gus Lira, who said taxes were a key reason for moving from California to Nevada.