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Mark Wahlberg says he left L.A. California and moved to Nevada because of his children

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Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg was born in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts then moved to California for his acting career, now he left California and moved to Nevada to maintain a balance between family and work.

Mark Wahlberg
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Why did Mark Wahlberg leave Hollywood(LA)?

Recently in his appearance on “The Talk”, Wahlberg expressed his thoughts about balancing work and fatherhood.

“That is the biggest challenge,” he said. “Every free moment that I have, I’m at home.”

 “I want to be able to work from home. I moved to California many years ago to pursue acting and I’ve only made a couple of movies in the entire time that I was there”, he said. 

Mark explained, “To be able to give my kids a better life and follow and pursue their dreams, whether it be my daughter as an equestrian, my son as a basketball player, my younger son as a golfer, this made a lot more sense for us.”

“So, we came here just to give ourselves a new look, a fresh start for the kids, and there’s a lot of opportunity here,” Wahlberg said. “I’m really excited about the future.”

 Mark hopes his family will get a tax credit from the state and plans to build a “state-of-the-art studio” in Nevada to turn it into “Hollywood 2.0.”

About Mark Wahlberg’s Beverly Hills Mansion

Mark Wahlberg's LA Mansion

Last spring(April), Mark put his luxurious Beverly Hills mansion on the market for $87.5 million which he purchased for $8.25 million in 2009. The 30,500-square-foot home sits on his 6.2-acre lot and has 12 bedrooms and 20 bathrooms.

The mansion also has a separate guest house, home theater, and wine cellar, the property’s major selling attraction is outdoors which includes a skate park, tennis court 5-hole golf course, a full-size basketball court, and a resort-style cave pool.

The mansion was designed by Richard Landry, whom The New York Times called “King of the Megamansions.” Landry has worked with many other celebrities, including Tom Brady, Rod Stewart, and Michael Bolton.

Mark Wahlberg’s Family

  • Wife:- Rhea Durham(44 y.o., Model)
  • Daughters:- Ella(19 y.o.) and Grace(12 y.o.)
  • Sons:- Michael(16 y.o.) and Brendan(14 y.o.)
Mark Wahlberg's Family
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Where in Nevada does Mark Wahlberg live?

Mark Wahlberg's Nevada House
Photo: Buck Wargo

Mark and his family have reportedly moved into a posh suburb of Las Vegas known as the Summit Club. Mark Wahlberg paid $15.6 million for his 2.5-acre land to build a new life on, and he also purchased the 7,327-square-foot home for $14.5 million. This home has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 2 half baths.

Mark’s move to the Summit Club district isn’t for the average settler, though. The actor and his family will live in a special enclave in Las Vegas, home to some very wealthy and prominent figures.