The latest trend in Hollywood isn't in Hollywood at all. Some notable names have said goodbye to Los Angeles and moved to the heart of Texas in recent years.
Top Gun: Maverick star Glenn Powell He is the latest celebrity to make the leap. After more than a decade in California, Powell moved back to his home state — and a house 30 minutes from his parents — in 2024.
“I think this will be good for my mind, heart and soul,” Powell said. Hollywood Reporter in May.
Powell is not alone in his new old home. Celebrities like Becca Tobin and Jamie Lynn Sigler She made her star power something else “bigger in Texas.”
Keep scrolling to see which stars have permanently moved to Texas:
Kyle Chandler
At the beginning of his artistic career Friday night lights The star lived in Los Angeles. However, the popular TV series brought him to Texas, where he has lived since 2007.
Jared Padalecki
the Gilmore Girls The alum decided to move back to his native Texas in 2010 with his wife Genevieve Padalecki. In 2021, the couple said Architectural abstract They liked Austin's “slower pace”.
Jensen Ackles
the supernatural Star and wife Daniel Ackles He moved to Austin in 2014. The decision came after that Welcoming their first childdaughter of Judge Jay, in May 2013. (The couple also shares Zeppelin twins Bram and Arrow Rhodes, born in December 2016.)
Matthew McConaughey
the True Detective The star, born in Uvalde, is a top Texas export. In 2014, McConaughey moved his family – his wife Camila Alves And three children – to Austin.
Zachary Levi
the previous Chuck The actor sold his California home in 2017 to move to Austin.
James Van Der Beek
the Dawson Creek The alum officially made his move to Texas in 2020, moving his wife, Kimberly van der Beekand their six children to Austin.
Odette Annable
the Walker Actress and husband Dave Annable I decided to move to Austin in September 2020.
“It's absolutely bittersweet to be leaving LA right now, but it's also very exciting and exactly what my family needs,” the actress shared via Instagram at the time.
Chris Harrison
the previous Bachelor's Host and now wife Lauren Winter They made their move south in 2020 to Austin.
DIY! Chelsea Houska, Whitney Betts and more celebrities gave inside glimpses into their homes built over the years. The Teen Mom 2 alum started building with her husband Cole DeBoer in March 2020. We are so excited about this journey,” the former reality TV star told her Instagram followers after creating a separate account (…)
Jamie Lynn Sigler
The soprano The alum moved to Austin in March 2021 with her husband Cutter Dijkstra And their two sons.
“I almost feel more connected to my craft and why I love acting,” she said. New York Times In June 2021, she announced her move. “When the calls come, it's a nice surprise. I'm still sticking to things and I'm still a businesswoman and this is still my career, but I don't feel the pressure around it because we've taken a stand for ourselves, we've made decisions for our families.”
Becca Tobin
the Rapture The alum moved to Austin with her husband Zack Martin Around the same time as his old friend Siegler.
50 cents
In 2021, various reports revealed that the rapper had moved to Houston. “I love New York, but I live in Houston now and I’ll explain later,” he confirmed in a social media post in May of that year.
Glenn Powell
After 15 years in Los Angeles, Powell has decided to return to his home state in 2024. The actor even chose a house close to his family.
Christine Quinn
the Sunset sale The Dallas alum, who was born in January 2025, revealed that she and her son He was transferred to Texas After her separation from her estranged husband Christian Richard.
“I'm really grateful to live here,” Quinn said. the peopleShe added that she was happy “to be close” to her family. “I have a sister who lives nearby, and my son has a cousin. So, this is something I really needed instead of the chaos I had when I was in L.A.
