X users are fleeing to Bluesky and other alternatives since the U.S. presidential election, and celebrities are joining the exodus. Here’s a list of famous people who’ve explicitly said they’re ditching the Elon Musk-owned platform in the last week or so:
1. Stephen King
Prolific author and poster Stephen King left X for Meta-owned Threads this week, stating, “I’m leaving Twitter. Tried to stay, but the atmosphere has just become too toxic.”
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2. Barbra Streisand
Singer and actor Barbra Streisand also announced her departure in an X post, saying she’ll be posting to Bluesky and using the hashtag #TwitterExodus:
3. Jamie Lee Curtis
Actor Jamie Lee Curtis deactivated her X account this week, sharing a screenshot captioned with the Serenity Prayer:
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4. Don Lemon
News anchor Don Lemon has deactivated his X account. He shared a video on Instagram stating, “I once believed it was a place for honest debate and discussion, transparency, and free speech, but I now feel it does not serve that purpose.” He also mentioned X’s new terms of service — specifically that legal disputes must be fought in a rural court in Texas — as a contributor to his decision.
5. Bette Midler
According to sources such as The Daily Beast and The Root, actor and comedian Bette Midler has deactivated her X account after the election.
Other celebrities, such as singer Elton John and TV producer Shonda Rhimes, quit X years ago after Musk’s takeover.
Mashable will update this list as more notable people leave X.
