Ariel Winter is done with Los Angeles. Speaking to her television mom, Julie Bowen, on the “Quitters” podcast (via People), the actor cited a specific reason for leaving the city of angels that many celebrities can relate to. “Part of the reason I always hated L.A. is because I have been followed by paparazzi for a very long portion of my life,” Winter said. “And I really, really dislike having my space invaded.”
Once a person becomes a notable actor, their life is now on full display which is something Winter always disliked. “I don’t like pictures of me when I haven’t signed up for pictures of me,” she added. “I’ve always just wanted to live a very, very normal life, just have a normal existence.” As a result, her and her boyfriend Luke decided to sell their house, their cars, and left town.
Winter has also been a big advocate for mental health and tries her best to ensure she is in a healthy headspace. “I go to therapy every week and I’ve been doing it for eight years,” she said during an interview with Teen Vogue. “I want to stay the person I am, work hard, and see what happens.” While, the actor may have moved out of Los Angeles, she is still booking gigs in the city. According to People, she is slated to star in the NBC series “Hungry.”