Full Breakdown
Jonah Hill Leaves Los Angeles for Small San Diego Town to Raise Family
4/29/2026, 12:49:05 PM
Relocation
Actor Jonah Hill, 42, told the SmartLess podcast that he and his wife, Liv, moved three years ago from Los Angeles to a very small town in San Diego County to raise their children. He called the community “amazing” with “incredible neighbors.” Their first child was born shortly after the move, and a second baby arrived recently.
Early Life
Hill grew up in Los Angeles in the 1990s, recalling skateboarding downtown and attending movie premieres and comedy clubs. He appeared in cameo roles in *The 40-Year-Old Virgin* and *Grandma’s Boy* before his breakout in the 2007 comedy *Superbad*. He later wrote for *Brüno* and noted that early fame gave him “too much power for a young person, and too much autonomy, and not enough life skills.”
Timeline
- 1990s: Grew up in Los Angeles, skateboarding and attending local entertainment venues.
- 2007: Starred in *Superbad*, gaining mainstream recognition.
- Approx. 2021: Moved with wife Liv to a very small town in San Diego County; first child born; second child later welcomed.
Stats
Age: 42; Spouse: Liv; Children: two (first born ~2021, second 2023-2024); Residence: unnamed very small town in San Diego County; Relocation: approx. three years before interview.
Impact
Hill said the move was driven by a desire for a quieter environment and better mental-health balance for his family. He praised his new neighbors and announced he will stop promoting his films to avoid panic attacks, focusing on family life.
Official Statements
In the SmartLess interview, Hill explained that leaving Los Angeles was motivated by a need for a quieter setting and improved mental-health for his family. He highlighted supportive neighbors and confirmed his decision to cease film-promotion to manage anxiety.
Quotes
- “So real quick, before we go any further, my wife is here. My best friend. Shout-out to my beautiful wife, Liv. Where is she? Oh, what’s up, baby?” — Jonah Hill, Actor
- “So I live in a very small town in San Diego, and it’s amazing, and my neighbors are incredible people. And when we had our first kid, we moved out there three years ago.” — Jonah Hill, Actor
- “I wanted to leave LA and raise a family outside of Los Angeles.” — Jonah Hill, Actor
- “I grew up here,” he confessed. “LA was such a cool place to grow up in the ’90s because you could go skateboard downtown, or you could sneak into a movie premiere, or you could go sneak into a comedy club and see Chris Rock or something.” — Jonah Hill, Actor
Next Steps
Hill plans to keep acting while refraining from film-promotion, focusing on his family and mental-health routine. No further projects have been disclosed.
