Kevin Bacon was not ready for the fame that the 1984 movie, Footloose, brought him. His life shifted drastically afterward, with a sudden leap into fame that left him feeling overwhelmed. In an attempt to escape the public eye, he considered leaving everything behind to lead a quiet life. But his wife, Kyra Sedgwick, had other plans.
In a recent interview, Bacon shared how the pressures of sudden fame pushed him toward a dream of living alone on a rural farm, with only his dog as company. He moved to a secluded area in Western Connecticut, hoping to find peace in the simplicity of chopping wood and staying far from Hollywood’s fast pace. However, he found a partner who saved him from the isolation.
Kevin Bacon’s wife, Kyra Sedgwick, saved him from isolation
Kevin Bacon met Kyra Sedgwick during a period he withdrew from the public. Although the couple lived together in a rundown farmhouse, his wife soon began to feel disconnected from the lifestyle. While she initially supported him, Sedgwick, a New York native, eventually began to crave a return to the city.
Bacon described what caused the most intense disagreement they ever had as her desire to raise their children in an environment that was not cut off from society. At the time, their finances were uncertain, and moving to New York seemed like a risky decision, but Sedgwick chose to prioritize their children’s future.
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Family and life choices
Bacon and Sedgwick had two children together, Travis and Sosie. Despite their Hollywood careers, the couple raised their kids away from the spotlight, avoiding public events. They wanted their children to grow up free of the pressures that came with celebrity life.
Kevin Bacon believes that this approach helped preserve a sense of normalcy in their home. Although both children were raised in Manhattan, far from the farm life he had once imagined, the actor now sees the value of Sedgwick’s insistence. Now that their children are grown, Bacon is grateful for the close bond they have maintained. He recently expressed how special it is when his family decides to spend time together, especially when they get to work on movie projects. The family stars together in an upcoming horror film.