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Robin Wright Finds Freedom in UK, Stars in New Series

9/2/2025

Summary

Wright Embraces Freedom

Robin Wright, 59, relocated from the U.S. to England, describing the move as "liberating."
She values the UK's slower pace and kindness, noting a sense of freedom.
Wright is renting a seaside home with her boyfriend, architect Henry Smith, whom she met at a pub.
She will star in the thriller series "The Girlfriend," premiering on September 10.

Summary

Wright Seeks Serenity

Robin Wright, 59, has moved to the Chilterns, U.K., seeking a slower lifestyle away from the U.S.
She joins celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres and Rosie O'Donnell relocating abroad due to political discontent.
Wright is in a relationship with British architect Henry Smith, whom she met locally.
Other stars, including Courtney Love and Sophie Turner, have also left the U.S. for similar reasons.
This trend highlights a growing disillusionment among American artists with the political climate.

History

Historical Context

The 2016 Brexit vote marked a significant shift in the United Kingdom's relationship with the European Union, leading to political and social upheaval. By 2019, this discontent prompted a 20% increase in American expatriates relocating abroad, including celebrities like Robin Wright, reflecting a broader trend of cultural figures seeking refuge from the contentious U.S. political climate.

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Wright Embraces Freedom

Robin Wright, 59, relocated from the U.S. to England, describing the move as "liberating."
She values the UK's slower pace and kindness, noting a sense of freedom.
Wright is renting a seaside home with her boyfriend, architect Henry Smith, whom she met at a pub.
She will star in the thriller series "The Girlfriend," premiering on September 10.

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