Celebs have been leaving Hollywood in droves since the COVID-19 pandemic. Major names like Matthew McConaughey, Chris Hemsworth, and Katherine Heigl have set up home bases in states other than California, or have left the US completely. Mark Wahlberg added his name to the list after moving his family to Las Vegas last year. While some fans wouldn’t consider Sin City a better choice than LA to raise a family, Wahlberg saw the big move differently, and the Uncharted star got candid about why his family left Hollywood for Las Vegas.
The Hollywood A-lister opened up to Fox News about moving his family of six to Nevada. Wahlberg revealed he wanted to offer his children a better life outside of the intense Hollywood spotlight. The Oscar nominee mentioned he wanted to give his children “a chance to thrive.” The move to Las Vegas was more about creating a family and community for his kids. The Father Stu star said:
