Australian actress Nicole Kidman is reportedly leaving behind the glitz of Hollywood for the shores of Portugal. According to local media SIC Notícias, Kidman has already applied for residency and was recently spotted in Cascais to explore property options. Her sights are set on Melides, and the Lisbon City Council confirmed that she already owns an apartment in Lisbon’s Parque das Nações.
Kidman’s move adds to a growing trend of stars swapping the US for quieter corners of the world.
Most aspiring actors tend to move to Los Angeles to help launch their careers. It's an obvious place to start, but once they've established themselves, they have far more financial freedom to live exactly where they want to.
Take a browse to see who else has shunned the LA lifestyle in favor of something quieter, better, or simply completely different.