A former child actor, best known for his role in a popular 1990s family film, has undergone a profound personal transformation, exchanging the glare of Hollywood for a life of homesteading and faith in the Arkansas countryside.
The actor, now in his early forties, cites a personal crisis several years ago as the catalyst for this dramatic shift. Following that incident, he made a decisive break from his entertainment career, which he has since characterized as unfulfilling. He now describes himself as deeply committed to his Catholic faith and has adopted a vow of poverty, having divested himself of his earnings and material possessions.
His new life centers on family and self-sufficiency. Residing with his wife and their five children in a modest mobile home on their property, the family is building a permanent residence designed to operate independently with its own water and power systems. They have also chosen to educate their children at home, expressing a strong skepticism toward conventional schooling.
The move has become a family affair, with his mother, stepfather, and brother acquiring neighboring land, creating a small, intentional community. The actor states his primary goal is to live with as little dependence on income as possible, focusing instead on providing for his family through their own labor and resources.
While he acknowledges his past fame, he is resolute in his new path, viewing his previous life in the entertainment industry as incompatible with his current values of authenticity, faith, and familial dedication.