Celebrities Who Moved Into Homes Away From Hollywood: Rosie O’Donnell, Josh Duhamel and More Stars

Rosie O’Donnell

Rosie O’Donnell moved from California to Ireland with her child Clay.

“I was never someone who thought I would move to another country, that’s what I decided would be the best for myself and my 12-year-old child. And here we are,” the comedian announced on TikTok.

Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg revealed that he moved to Nevada with his wife, Rhea Durham, and their four kids.

“It’s a place where my kids can thrive and do their thing and pursue their interests,” he told People in March 2024.

Richard Gere

Richard Gere and his wife, Alejandra Silva, moved to Spain with their kids.

“For Alejandra, it will be wonderful to be closer to her family, her lifelong friends and her culture,” he said of the move. “She was very generous in giving me six years living in my world, so it is only fair that I give her at least another six living in hers.”

Josh Duhamel

Ransom Canyon star Josh Duhamel prefers his life in his Minnesota cabin, which he built!

“Part of the reason I built my place out in Minnesota, deep in the woods, is it’s removed from everything,” he told Parade in April 2025. “The closest store is 40 miles away. Once we get there, it’s really about everybody taking care of each other — making memories, spending time with family and friends. You really get a chance to get back to the basics. You’re not consumed by all these other distractions. When you’re out there, it’s really about having fun, making sure everybody’s warm, everybody’s got food and water.”

Amanda Seyfried

Long Bright River’s Amanda Seyfried and her husband, Thomas Sadoski, are enjoying their life off the grid with their two kids! The Mean Girls actress owns a farm property in the Catskill Mountains in New York City.

Melissa Gilbert

Little House on the Prairie’s Melissa Gilbert and her husband, Timothy Busfield, share a home in upstate New York. Their land spans 14 acres and Melissa told People in May 2022 that “this is what I’ve always wanted.”

Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson, who was born in Canada, decided to move back to her home country amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

“A few years back, I kind of gave up at some point and needed a change,” she told Better Homes & Gardens. “I thought, ‘Well, I guess that’s just what people think of me.’ I was not in a good space when I moved back to Canada.”

Glen Powell

Glen Powell lived in Los Angeles for more than 15 years before moving back to his home state of Texas.

“My life and career so far, it’s never felt right unless I’ve had my family along for the ride,” he told People. “So I think the fun part for me is that I have my mom and dad there, both of my sisters and their families, and it’s just been really special being back around the family.”