Kurt Russell Finds Home in Colorado Mountains

Kurt Russell, at 75, reflects on his choice to leave Los Angeles for life on a ranch in Colorado, where he feels free to “do what I want to do every day.” He describes his surroundings as offering everything he desires—nature, peace, and a sense of belonging.

“Eventually I wanted to start living on a ranch,” he shared, elaborating that he and Goldie Hawn had built a ranch together, raising their family there over the past 40 years.

Leaving Hollywood wasn’t a popular choice back then; he notes that few were doing it. “I wasn’t running away. I was just living where I lived,” he explained. “I was fortunate that nothing really changed for me.” He remembers friend reactions: “Okay, bye. That’s it.” To which he replied, “Well, let’s see.”

Since their move, Russell has observed a shift, with more people escaping Los Angeles for a quieter life. “I don’t hate LA,” he clarified, “but it’s not the lifestyle I prefer.”

The Old Snowmass area, where they reside, attracts those who genuinely want to be there, a contrast to the more transient nature of LA, where he feels that sense of true community is often missing.

For their children, life in Colorado offers a very different experience compared to the city. “They grew up with plenty of what nature has to offer,” he noted. While challenges exist, he believes the rewards of that life outweigh them. “I’m more comfortable there,” he said, likening it to his upbringing in Maine. “Once you’re exposed to something like that, it’s always at home.”

Reflecting on their life, he feels grateful for what they’ve created for their children. “I’m really, really happy to be able to do that.”

He also emphasizes the joy he finds in the people around him, even beyond Los Angeles. Hawn, 80, confirmed that the move was partly influenced by safety concerns, as their LA home had been burglarized twice.

During an appearance on SiriusXM’s podcast, Hawn revealed, “If we couldn’t live in L.A., where would we live? We both decided on Palm Desert… it’s very safe.” She recalled a particularly distressing burglary experience that made the move more appealing.

After leaving the house for a short time, Hawn returned to find her closet had been ransacked. “I lost it,” she relayed, detailing how sophisticated the burglars were, breaking down a secure door.

Four months after the initial incident, she heard a loud noise at home alone, making her anxious. “I was like, ‘What the hell was that?’” she recalled, only to learn later that it was an attempted break-in while she was there.