The trend of more and more stars leaving Hollywood continues, though many performers remain in the entertainment game despite changing their zip code. Katherine Heigl believed her acting days were mostly behind her after she uprooted and hit the road for Utah, though she’s continued joining projects now and again. But now that it’s been a full decade away from Hollywood, she’s reflecting on the life choice and why the big decision changed her day-to-day so much.
The animal advocate and actress talked with E! News about her living situation in Utah. It’s a topic that Heigl has talked about before, after exiting Grey’s Anatomy and buzzing around Hollywood looking for work. She revealed that she’s found a great slice of life for herself, husband Josh Kelley, and their three kids Naleigh, Adalaide and Joshua, and doesn’t miss the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. Though, admittedly, the 27 Dresses star can’t help but muse on the what-ifs before reminding herself. In her words:
I have found and carved out this peace for myself and for my family, and it brings me so much joy and contentment and clarity and grounding. Sometimes I ask myself if I should be in the game, if I should be hustling, if I should be more ambitious. And I just think I really don’t want to. If you don’t want that, then don’t do it, just because you think that’s what you’re supposed to do, or that’s what society expects from you.
