‘Growing Pains' Star Kirk Cameron Said He Left California Because of ‘Terrible' Politics
Kirk Cameron rose to stardom on the hit sitcomGrowing Pains. But in the present day, the actor wants to get as far away from the bright lights of Hollywood.
Cameron, 55, recently appeared on Adam Corolla's podcast and shared that he decided to move his family out of California to escape the state's "terrible politics" and "all the other things that make it difficult to raise a family."
"When you're a kid in California, it's great because your parents are paying for everything," Cameron said, Variety reported. "So, you go to the beach, you're hanging out, you're going snow skiing, you get to eat an In-N-Out burger, you get to get some hot dogs downtown in Hollywood. It's great. You're having a good time."
However, Cameron said things changed when his kids started growing up.
"But then, like my kids, they finally got out on their own, and they realized how expensive it is. They realize how terrible the politics are and all of the other things that make it difficult to raise a family there," he added. "And so all of a sudden it's like, ‘Oh my gosh, we got to move. We got to go somewhere where we can actually thrive and maybe even just survive.'"
Cameron added that he "hopes to come back" to California one day.
"Pound-for-pound, I think California has just so much to offer," he said.
Check out Cameron's interview below.
Where Did Kirk Cameron Move To?
Cameron decided to move to Nashville, Tennessee. He told Corolla that he's found his niche in the southern city.
"There's so many creatives here that have good values. They love their family. They're proud of their country - and the whiskey is great. So, if you like whiskey and hot chicken, Nashville is the place to be," he said.
Cameron Played Mike Seaver on Growing Pains
While Cameron may no longer be hanging out in Hollywood, he was a fan favorite on the hit series for over 150 episodes. Check out a classic Growing Pains moment below:
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This story was originally published June 2, 2026 at 11:45 AM.