Chrissy Metz Swaps Hollywood for Southern Charm: Embraces New Life in Nashville!

This is the part where Chrissy Metz says goodbye to Hollywood.

After the conclusion of her popular series, Chrissy, aged 44, moved from Los Angeles to Nashville, Tennessee, seeking authentic Southern friendliness.

As a devoted admirer, let me share my personal journey: “I relocated to the heartland of music, Nashville,” I confided in an interview with People on April 4th. For 21 years prior, I had been nestled in the glamour of Los Angeles, but my roots lie deep in Florida. During these challenging times, the pandemic enabled me to swiftly navigate to them from here. The allure of a more serene existence drew me in. Here, everything is conveniently within a 15-minute radius, and the stress levels are remarkably lower.

In the show that ran from 2016 to 2022 and featured Chrissy alongside stars like Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Justin Hartley, and Milo Ventimiglia, she expressed her affection for the bond she’s formed with Nashville, often referred to as Music City.

She continued by saying, “There’s a lot happening here, there’s fantastic music and delicious food. Since I’m from the South, I’m accustomed to a warm and communal atmosphere, which seems more prevalent here. In L.A., it was always more about competition, like if you had an audition, people would ask questions such as ‘What’s the audition for?’ or ‘You have an audition? What’s it for?’ It felt like a survival of the fittest.

In relation to Music City, it’s worth mentioning that Chrissy has pivoted from acting and is now delving into her musical career. Her vocal abilities were hinted at when she appeared as the Poodle Moth on The Masked Singer.

Following the unveiling of her identity on May 8 during the quarterfinals, the writer of the book “When I Talk to God, I Talk About Feelings” explained her reasons for participating in the competition.

As a committed singer, I felt it was essential to share my journey with the audience, which was one of the motivations behind participating in this show, I shared with host Nick Cannon. We’re giving it our all, and let me tell you, there’s an incredible amount of effort – or sweat, if you will – invested in this performance.

She spoke about her adventure, saying, “My long-awaited opportunity came, and since then, it’s been a story for the books.” Now, after all these years, I find myself performing passionately on this extraordinary platform, playing the endearing character of Poodle Moth.

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The popular talk show hosted by Ellen DeGeneres concluded in 2022 following a 19-year span, as it faced accusations of a harmful workplace atmosphere leading to an internal probe, dismissals of several executives, and widespread public disapproval.

In September 2024, I graced the screen once more with my stand-up special, “For Your Approval,” following my role in “Finding Dory.” Leading up to this performance, I made a heartfelt announcement that I was saying goodbye to the glamour and bustle of Hollywood forever.

She informed a gathering during her “Ellen’s Final Farewell…Stand-up” tour, as reported by SFGate, that this would be the final occasion they’d see her. Following the release of her Netflix special, she plans to retire.

Ellen and her spouse, Portia de Rossi, are said to have relocated to England following the news of Donald Trump’s potential re-election in 2024, as reported by several sources.

Following roles in series like “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and the 2000 film “Bring It On”, Eliza shared in September 2024 that she had gained qualifications in psychedelic therapy and was pursuing more education in the field of mental health.

She shared with Boston Magazine that she had the opportunity to change her life’s path towards self-healing, in order to better assist others in their healing. It would be unfair not to express the transformation, tranquility, and enthusiasm I’ve experienced, she said. This is undeniably my true vocation, my authentic purpose.

Back in January 2025, the star of the Flintstones, along with her 12-year-old son Clay, relocated to Ireland. She’s currently working on obtaining Irish citizenship as her ancestors hail from this European nation. Although she attributed recent political changes for her move, she didn’t completely rule out the possibility of returning home someday.

In the TikTok video she shared, she expressed her longing by saying, “I yearn for my other children, my friends, and numerous aspects of life at home. I’m making an effort to find a new home here in this stunning nation. When all citizens have equal rights in America, that’s when we might think about returning.

Actress who stars in “Ant-Man and the Wasp” has decided to take an open-ended break from her acting career, marking 20 years since she entered the film industry.

In a post on Instagram last June 2024, Evangeline expressed her happiness and contentment, stating, “I am overflowing with joy today while following my dream.” She also shared her gratitude for her blessings. Although choosing to step away from wealth and fame can be intimidating at times, she emphasized that embracing one’s life purpose (dharma) replaces fear with a deep sense of satisfaction.

Yet, she doesn’t absolutely close the door on a possible future in Hollywood, instead stating, “There’s a possibility I might revisit Hollywood someday, but for the moment, this is where I find myself at home.

The actor formerly known from “The Vampire Diaries” hasn’t taken on a new character since the 2019 Netflix series “V-Wars“. Instead, this father of two (with wife Nikki Reed) has immersed himself more deeply into a personal endeavor: his crusade to mitigate climate change by enhancing the quality of our soil.

Four years ago, I took a break from acting to focus on my family and entrepreneurial endeavors, culminating in the launch of two groundbreaking documentaries – ‘Kiss the Ground’ in 2020 and its sequel ‘Common Ground’ in November 2023. These films emphasize the importance of regenerative farming. [spoken: I took a break from acting to focus on my family, build my companies, and get these documentaries launched]

Speaking of the future, he expressed, “I envision myself as a rancher and creator of enduring brand names, be it my bourbon or health and wellness business. My commitment to regenerative agriculture and sustainable soil management is not just a personal practice but a family legacy. That’s the path I see for myself. When others ask, ‘Why do you invest so much energy?’ It’s because that’s who I am, that’s my destiny.

In February 2021, during an episode of her podcast “Empty Inside”, the former iCarly star revealed to guest Anna Faris that she chose to step away from acting several years ago and is currently pursuing ventures in writing, directing, as well as podcast hosting.

As a lifestyle expert, I can relate when Jennette candidly expresses her regrets about her acting past in her 2022 memoir, “I’m Glad My Mom Died”. She admits to resenting her career in many aspects and feeling unfulfilled by the roles she played. For her, those early roles felt cheesy and embarrassing, especially as young as 15. Rather than eliciting envy from peers at that age, it was more of an awkward situation for her, with friends not expressing admiration for her being on a Nickelodeon show but instead sharing in her feelings of embarrassment.

While she hasn’t definitively ruled out acting again, she shared with TopMob News in October 2022 that writing her book has led her to consider a new approach to acting that doesn’t bring along the heavy burden she’s been carrying for years. She suggested that if she writes something tailored for herself, it might provide an opportunity for her to tentatively dip back into acting once more.

This seemed almost inevitable. If we had the chance to wed Prince Harry, devote our life to charitable work that resonates deeply with us, and have the opportunity to access the Queen’s magnificent collection of tiaras, saying goodbye to Hollywood might not seem so difficult.

After following the footsteps of Grace Kelly, who transitioned from Hollywood to Monaco’s Palace, Meghan Markle gave up her home in Toronto and her successful role on Suits for a life within The Firm. However, after relinquishing their senior roles, she is gradually returning to business ventures, such as the multi-year production deal with Netflix.

Since she first appeared in “The Mask” back in 1994, this actress had been involved in more than forty films. By the time shooting ended for “Annie” in 2014, it was certainly time for her to take a well-deserved rest from making movies.

She shared with her friend Gwyneth Paltrow that she had chosen to pursue different goals in life. After pushing herself so relentlessly for so long, working and producing films, she explained how it was exhausting. Making a movie, she said, can be like being owned by the production company. You’re there for 12 hours a day, often for months, with no time left for anything else.

Additionally, there were many other areas she was eager to delve deeper into, such as writing (having published her 2013 New York Times best-seller The Body Book followed by The Longevity Book in 2016). She also embarked on starting a family with her husband Benji Madden. However, she admitted to InStyle in 2019 that she doesn’t miss performing. Nevertheless, it seems there might be a possibility of her reprising at least once more.

In my capacity as a lifestyle expert, I would rephrase the quote as follows: “I humbly pleaded and expressed my enthusiasm, almost to the point of kneeling, saying, ‘Could you grace us with your presence one more time?’ That’s how much we adore her, and have been eagerly anticipating her return. This collaboration is going to be nothing short of extraordinary.” – Jamie Foxx, expressing his excitement about securing Cameron Diaz for the upcoming Netflix film, Back in Action.

The actor made it clear that there would be no further performances following his five-year stint on Empire, as he told Extra in 2019 before the show’s final season. When asked about his future plans during the musical drama series’ last run, he simply said, “I’ve had enough acting and pretending.

As a devoted admirer speaking in first person, let me share that although he re-entered the film industry for several ventures, he declared his intentions to retire from acting during the promotion of his Peacock series “The Best Man: The Final Chapters” in 2022. In an interview with ET, he expressed, “I’ve reached a stage where I’ve poured out my finest abilities as an actor. Now, I find joy in observing budding talent rise and I don’t wish to mimic my own presence on screen.”

Although there were some critical comments earlier, it’s worth noting that Howard has made a comeback and appeared in several projects recently. These include the TV series “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” and the Netflix film “Shirley”. Moreover, there are more projects planned for him in the future.

Following King Joffrey’s unexpected, purple-hued demise in the year 2014, the then 21-year-old shared with EW that he was stepping away from acting. Explaining his choice, the Game of Thrones actor said, “I’ve been acting since I was eight years old. Recently, I haven’t found as much joy in it as I once did.

Initially, acting was merely a source of amusement during my free time with friends or as a summer pastime. However, now that there’s an opportunity for it to be a full-time career, the charm seems to have faded a bit. As I transition from doing it for fun to potentially earning a living from it, I find myself reconsidering my feelings towards it. It’s not that I dislike it; rather, it no longer aligns with what I wish to pursue as a career.

However, following a hiatus of six years, he felt prepared to reclaim his position, and in the year 2020, he became part of the cast for BBC’s show titled “Out of Her Mind“.

In September 2020, during Jennifer Aniston’s participation in a virtual table read for “Fast Times at Ridgemont High”, she married Kevin Kline in 1989. They decided to take turns working so they wouldn’t both be busy at the same time, ensuring proper care for their children, son Owen and daughter Greta (now known as Frankie Cosmos in her singing career).

Nevertheless, he added, “whenever it’s been Phoebe’s turn to work, she has opted to stay with the kids.” Although she briefly appeared in Jennifer Jason Leigh’s 2001 independent film titled The Anniversary Party, Cates primarily focuses on managing her New York City store, Blue Tree.

During the peak of his popularity with “Ghostbusters” and “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids,” the ’80s actor took a break from filmmaking shortly after his wife’s death from breast cancer in 1991, choosing instead to devote his time to raising his children Rachel and Mitchell.

As a devoted admirer, I must admit that since his last live-action role back in 1997, he turned down even a cameo in Paul Feig’s 2016 Ghostbusters remake. However, this iconic figure has remained deeply cherished, as demonstrated by the uproar over the news that he allegedly faced assault while strolling in New York City last October.

It’s great news for fans, but here’s a slightly different way to put it: Fans can rejoice because he’ll be back on screen, teaming up with Josh Gad, in the upcoming Disney remake of the film “Shrunk”.

After marrying fashion designer Adam Kimmel in 2010, the star of “Never Been Kissed” indicated that she might have largely moved away from acting. As she put it to Vogue, “Ninety percent of acting roles involve a lot of intimate scenes with other people, and I’m not interested in participating in that.” She further explained, “It’s a strange element to deal with, and our relationship is robust enough to manage it. However, if you’re going to walk through fire, there needs to be something extraordinary awaiting on the other side.

Her resolve became firm in 2014 when her son Martin joined her older daughter Louisanna. Since then, she has stepped away from movie-related work, stating to Us Weekly at a 2016 event, “I am just a mom and an outsider,” further explaining that she assists Kimmel with his business ventures and enjoys painting on the side. Her primary focus now is her children, which is the main reason for her stepping away from work.

She had previously watched shows like Ally McBeal, Nip/Tuck, Arrested Development, and Scandal. It was then that the Australian woman decided she might be prepared for a change.

She shared on Ellen DeGeneres’ self-titled talk show in 2018 that she was nearing 45 and began pondering if there was something new and difficult she could embark on. “I had a sense of what my acting career would look like for the next decade or two, so I chose to step away and start a business instead,” she explained.

She still had one piece left to complete on her ongoing art company for consumers, called General Public.

As a die-hard fan, I reached out to the mastermind behind “Arrested Development,” Mitch Hurwitz himself. I shared with him my predicament of retiring from acting if there’s a fifth season. To my delight, he listened attentively and empathized wholeheartedly. Our conversation was nothing short of fantastic, and to my utter amazement, he penned me into no less than five episodes! What an incredible interaction with the creator of one of my favorite shows!

After securing three Academy Awards, one might wonder what more there is left to achieve. Soon after earning his sixth Oscar nomination for his last film, “Phantom Thread” in 2017, the actor announced his retirement from acting. His representatives released a statement expressing gratitude towards all his collaborators and audience over the years, stating that this decision was personal and they would not provide further comments on the matter.

However, when he believed his acting journey had concluded, his son, Ronan Day-Lewis, drew him back into it. In October 2024, production company Focus Features revealed that the Oscar winner would not only star in but also co-write the film Anemone with his son, who will also direct this project.

In 2018, the actress who was known for her role on “Good Luck Charlie” decided to step away from the limelight and instead focused on furthering her education. She completed a master’s degree at MIT and later earned a PhD from the same institution. Currently, she is also working towards a law degree at Harvard Law School.

Not only did Bridgit make a significant impact, but she additionally established her own company, Northwood Space, in late 2022. This innovative venture aspires to construct ground-based satellite stations for transmitting and receiving data from space. In February 2023, Bridgit assumed the role of CEO for this dynamic brand.

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