8 Hollywood Stars Who Gave Up City Life To Choose Farm Life

For celebrities accustomed to the relentless pace of Los Angeles and New York, life away from the city can offer a welcome change. Some Hollywood stars have traded crowded streets, flashing cameras and packed schedules for sprawling farms and quieter countryside homes. Beyond giving them greater privacy from the public eye, rural living brings a slower rhythm, scenic landscapes, open pastures and plenty of space. For these stars, farm life has become more than an escape—it is a chance to reconnect with nature and family.

Amanda Seyfried has embraced country living with her husband Thomas Sadoski and their two children at their farm in New York’s Catskill Mountains. The property is home to an assortment of animals, including chickens, horses, a donkey and a goat. Away from film sets and the entertainment industry’s constant demands, Seyfried has found the farm to be a grounding space where she can reconnect with nature, unwind and spend time with her family.

Gigi and Bella Hadid have a strong connection to their family’s 32-acre farmhouse in Pennsylvania, which became an especially important retreat during the pandemic. Gigi also stayed there during her 2020 pregnancy. Their mother, Yolanda Hadid, frequently shares glimpses of the countryside property, including its cows, horses and ponies. Located near New Hope, the sprawling farmhouse offers the model sisters a peaceful break from their high-profile lives.

Julia Roberts has made her ranch in Taos, New Mexico, a long-standing family sanctuary. The Oscar-winning actor purchased the property in 1990 and initially used it as a part-time retreat before eventually making it her permanent home with husband Danny Moder. The couple raised their three children there. Surrounded by nature and away from Hollywood’s relentless pace, the ranch has offered Roberts a sense of calm, privacy and respite for decades.

When Chris Pratt is away from Hollywood film sets, he spends time at Stillwater Ranch in Washington state, where he indulges his passion for farming and animals. The actor raises sheep on the property, some of which have even produced award-winning wool. He has also shared glimpses of the ranch and its animals with fans over the years. Pratt lives there with wife Katherine Schwarzenegger and their children.

Jennifer Garner’s connection to farming runs deep, with her family’s Oklahoma property, Locust Grove, having been in their possession since 1936. The actor has described the farm as her favourite place and occasionally shares snippets of life there, from driving a tractor to collecting pumpkins. Her love for farm-fresh produce also extends professionally, as Garner co-founded organic baby-food brand Once Upon a Farm, drawing inspiration from her own agricultural roots.

Josh Duhamel has embraced a quieter farm life in Minnesota with wife Audra Mari and their family. He spent over 15 years building their secluded cabin, inspired by his North Dakota upbringing. Surrounded by woods and far from the nearest store, the actor enjoys working with his hands, fixing things and returning to a simpler lifestyle centred on family, nature and self-reliance.

Mark Ruffalo and his family have chosen a quieter lifestyle on a 50-acre property in New York’s Sullivan County. The actor has previously explained that moving upstate was driven by a desire to simplify their lives and escape unnecessary clutter. Living closer to nature has also shaped the family’s everyday environment, giving his three children more space and exposure to the outdoors. For Ruffalo, the countryside offers a slower and more peaceful way of living.

Steve Martin’s love for western North Carolina extends beyond simply owning a home there. The actor and comedian has spent time in Brevard, known for its famous white squirrels, while pursuing another passion: playing the banjo. He has also collaborated with local bluegrass group Steep Canyon Rangers and recorded music in Asheville. His affection for the region inspired creative work too, including the song ‘When You Get to Asheville’ from his musical Bright Star.