Former child star Christy Carlson Romano, 40, opens up about why she turned her back on Hollywood to raise her daughters in Austin
- The 40-year-old Even Stevens star gushed about her now home in Austin, Texas
- Mum-of-two Christy said moving was the best decision for her young family
- She said it felt “just right” because Texas is much “slower” than California
Christy Carlson Romano has revealed how she ditched Hollywood in favor of Texas in the hope of giving her children a ‘slower’ lifestyle.
The Even Stevens star, 40, and husband Brendan Rooney moved to Austin, Texas, in 2020, with the former Disney Channel actress now opening up about why moving was one of the best decisions for her family.
The mother-of-two – who previously campaigned for better working conditions for child actors – currently runs two podcasts and a podcast company with her husband, while also caring for daughters Isabella, seven, and Sofia, five.
Now, Christy has opened up about why her move from the Hollywood Hills felt “just right,” because Texas is much “slower” than California.
Christy (due in 2023) has revealed how she left Hollywood in favor of Texas in the hope of giving her children a ‘slower’ lifestyle
The 40-year-old Even Stevens star and husband Brendan Rooney moved to Austin, Texas in 2020
Now she’s opened up about why her move from the Hollywood hills felt “just right” because Texas is much “slower” than California
Christy sat down People to discuss how she found happiness after settling in Austin.
She revealed that the move felt “just right” in 2020 before confessing that she “loves” her kids being out of Hollywood.
“I love that the girls can come from the Hollywood area a little bit,” she told the outlet.
And while the actress – who also voiced Kim Possible – enjoyed her time in California, she revealed she’s glad she’s settled in Texas.
“I love California, we have our PodCo offices there. And I really feel at home in Austin. “I have a really strong community of friends there and I really found a way to put down roots,” she added.
The actress noted that she loves that Austin is “slower” than California and noted that it has everything she needs.
“I’m really glad we live there,” she said.
Meanwhile, Christy revealed that her two daughters have become accustomed to fans approaching her and often thinking they are her friends.
She revealed that the move felt “just right” in 2020 before confessing that she “loves” her kids being out of Hollywood
She explained that she realized that her daughters “think it’s normal for people to come to me.”
She explained that she has realized that her daughters “find it normal for people to come to me.”
“My fans, especially since I started YouTube and podcasts, have been so supportive and loving of me.
“And so, my girls, I don’t think they’re scared of it because it just makes them feel like I’m talking to someone I know,” the former Disney star said.
Christy also talked about how the next generation of moms has some growing fears ahead.
She noted that parenthood is “scary” and comes with “charged” questions.
Christy added, “How am I going to be a parent? How am I going to pay for that? Will I have more than one, or one at all?
‘I have several children and I work, so I always want to make sure they have a very balanced life.’