‘Footloose’ Star Kevin Bacon Now Enjoys Life On The Farm Away From Hollywood

Footloose star Kevin Bacon has joined the leagues of celebrities like Jennifer Garner, Martha Stewart, Kelis, Pam Grier, and Amanda Seyfried, transitioning away from the chaotic scenes of Hollywood to embracing a quieter life on his farm.

The 65-year-old, who shares his 40-acre Connecticut farm with his wife of 35 years, actress Kyra Sedgwick, told People magazine that he likes to get fresh produce from the garden. “I love animals, they are a joy to be around, and they’re very, very calming for me,” Bacon told the publication. “But we also really love to go into the garden and get fresh herbs or tomatoes or basil or peppers or zucchini.”

Kevin Bacon says living on the farm had taught him more about protecting the environment

Bacon further explained that living on the farm had taught him much about conservation and protection of the environment.

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“Taking something hot off the vine that feels warm and smells like it’s been created by all these natural forces of the sun and air and water and earth and dirt, and then putting it back into your body to sustain yourself,” he said. “It’s a great lesson in terms of just how important it is to do our best to try to protect this boat that we’re all riding in.”

Kevin Bacon says living on the farm has influenced his lifestyle

During the conversation, the actor highlighted how residing in the countryside prompted significant shifts in his lifestyle. He shared that he now refrains from consuming certain animals due to owning them.

However, the change in his attitude towards animal consumption has caused a mild disagreement with his wife over the decision to acquire more animals for breeding purposes. “I no longer eat goat, and I no longer eat pig because I have goats, and I have pigs,” he confessed. “My wife is like, ‘We can’t get any more animals because you’re going to stop eating everything.”