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Mark Hamill Says His Wife's 'Clever' Thought Stopped Him From Fleeing US After Trump Won

Mark Hamill planned to leave the US after Trump's 2024 re-election but stayed following his wife's advice; he criticized US gun culture and immigration policies in his new film.

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Mark Hamill has revealed he planned to move out of the United States after President Donald Trump's reelection until his wife talked him out of it.

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Mark Hamill reveals he planned to leave the US when Donald Trump was re-elected

‘She didn’t respond right away,’ actor said

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Mark Hamill (73), known from his role as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars movies, has now revealed a surprising detail in an interview with The Times! The actor revealed that after the re-election of Donald Trump (79) in 2024 he had seriously thought about leaving the US. He suggested that his wife Marilou York decide between London and Ireland. But their clear words finally made him think again: "I'm surprised that you would allow him to drive y…

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
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