Hollywood'S Hidden Side: Celebs Who Swap Glam For Farm Life

A-List Stars Embrace the Quiet Life

It might surprise you to know that not all of Tinseltown's elite are living the high life in the Hollywood Hills. Some of the biggest names in entertainment have waved goodbye to the Los Angeles hustle, opting instead for the tranquility of rural living. By tranquility, we mean a life free from both paparazzi and the occasional Erewhon sighting.

These stars and their families have found solace in the countryside, exchanging high heels for rain boots and urban lights for the wide-open fields of farm life.

Martha Stewart's Pastoral Paradise

Martha Stewart, ever the embodiment of traditional home life, has chosen farm over flash. Among her impressive real estate holdings is the famed "Cantitoe Corners" in Upstate New York, a 152-acre estate she transformed from a 1925 farmhouse into a pastoral paradise.

The property is a charming blend of stables, greenhouses, and guest houses, with a flower garden and a chef's kitchen. Stewart lives amidst a menagerie of donkeys, geese, peacocks, and chickens, all cared for by her dedicated staff of nine.

Carrie Underwood's Farmstead Delights

Country star Carrie Underwood has embraced the farm life on her Nashville property, where she cultivates her own produce and cherishes livestock as part of the family. Her farm is home to a variety of animals, including a sheep named after the latest American Idol winner, Jamal Roberts.

“I love them, they make me so happy,” she said of her cows, gifted by her husband, with no intention other than to adore them.

On social media, Underwood often shares glimpses of her farm's newest residents, offering fans a peek into her serene country lifestyle.

Zayn Malik's Poultry Haven

In a rare interview, singer Zayn Malik revealed the joys of a quieter existence on his Pennsylvania farm, far from the LA spotlight. His home is bustling with six chickens, three dogs, and a collection of cats and turtles.

While Malik's previous heartbreak over losing a chicken has led him to keep an emotional distance, his rural sanctuary remains full of life and happiness.

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's Retreat

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick have long retreated to their Connecticut farm, a 40-acre haven from the bright lights of New York City. Bacon, reflecting on his post-Footloose fame, yearned for a simple life on a farm, a vision he eventually shared with Sedgwick.

The couple continues to cherish their Connecticut escape, balancing city living with the serenity of their rural refuge.

Amanda Seyfried's Animal Kingdom

Amanda Seyfried doesn't just act; she lives the farm dream to the fullest. Her upstate New York property is home to an eclectic array of animals, from chickens and goats to a bearded dragon, fulfilling a childhood aspiration of being surrounded by animals and nature.

Seyfried has expressed that the move to the countryside was "the best decision for privacy, peace, and nature," a lifestyle she now enjoys with her family.