Former “Growing Pains” and “Left Behind” star Kirk Cameron made headlines Wednesday with his announcement that he has officially joined the exodus from California to Tennessee.
The 53-year-old actor cited the stringent COVID-19 restrictions imposed by California as a major factor in his decision to relocate, emphasizing that the state has been entrenched in “division” that spurred his desire to settle in a community with a “healthy freedom mindset.”
Expressing his disillusionment with California’s trajectory, Cameron highlighted the increasing migration of Hollywood figures away from the Golden State. Notable personalities such as Mark Wahlberg, Sylvester Stallone, and Dave Rubin have previously declared their departure, with Rubin famously bidding adieu to the “dystopian nightmare” of California in favor of the “free state of Florida” last year.
In candid remarks, Cameron detailed that his primary motivation for uprooting his family stemmed from concerns about safety, as reported by FOX11 [1]. Notably, the father of six has taken a proactive stance against the controversial drag queen story hour, actively advocating for faith-based and age-appropriate literature and library initiatives nationwide.
Are you trying to make him look amazing?
Based Kirk is based. 👑— Paul Hookem 🇺🇸 (@PaulHook_em) May 12, 2023 [2]
Expressing his surprise at encountering an influx of Californians in Tennessee, Cameron light-heartedly cautioned newcomers to refrain from imposing California’s divisive policies on the resilient Southern state, urging, “Don’t California our Tennessee,” as per the Washington Examiner [3].
Furthermore, Cameron, staunch in his convictions, pitched Tennessee as an appealing haven for individuals seeking refuge from economic turmoil and yearning for a community centered around faith, family, and patriotism, branding it as “a really nice place to be.”
.@KirkCameron [4]: “I see so many who are just tolerating evil, and that’s not loving your neighbor.” pic.twitter.com/MExYFeokoe [5]
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) February 22, 2024 [6]