In a recent interview, Dennis Quaid explained the reasons that led him to leave Los Angeles and move with his family to Nashville, revealing that, in his view, the California city gradually lost its appeal over the years.
After spending decades living in Los Angeles, the “Happy Face” star and his wife relocated to Tennessee in 2020. Quaid maintained his residence in Brentwood until early 2025, when devastating wildfires struck the region, prompting him to leave the city for good after being forced to evacuate his home because of the natural disaster.
“It used to be a great city, and the ’90s were good,” he told Fox Digital. “But after that, things started going downhill, and I feel like people pay taxes without getting any services. That’s what happens.”
“The fire happened and ended up exposing all those things that were going on and should have been fixed,” the actor said. “People are angry — really angry — and, to be honest, many of them feel like giving up.”
According to the 72-year-old actor, many people, like him, have left Los Angeles out of frustration. “I’m just one of thousands who have left, and I don’t know, I hope the city recovers.”
“Really. It used to be a fantastic city. It was. It was a great community too. And something happened. People out there need inspiration.”
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