'The Thorn Birds' star Rachel Ward traded 'empty' Hollywood for farm life in Australia
Rachel Ward, known for her role in 'The Thorn Birds', has transitioned from Hollywood to farming in Australia. Disillusioned by the entertainment industry, she found Hollywood to be 'vacuous' and unsatisfying. Now, she runs an 865-acre regenerative farm, embracing a simpler lifestyle.
- ▪Rachel Ward left Hollywood due to her disillusionment with the entertainment industry.
- ▪She described Hollywood as a 'vacuous place' that emphasized physical appearance over talent.
- ▪Ward now operates an 865-acre regenerative farm in Australia.
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Entertainment 'The Thorn Birds' star Rachel Ward traded 'empty' Hollywood for farm life in Australia Once voted one of the ten most beautiful women in the world, Ward now runs an 865-acre regenerative farm in Australia By Ashley Hume Fox News Published May 30, 2026 10:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines of the week Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! "The Thorn Birds" star Rachel Ward candidly opened up about leaving Hollywood behind to become a farmer in Australia.
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