When celebrities are talked about, the first things that pop into your mind are the red carpet premieres, fancy vacations, and maybe an airplane or two all to yourself. Right? Well, what if we tell you that the famous people from the Hollywood Walk of Fame have decided to have a little break from all that glitz and glamour to live the simple life in the countryside? Actually, no matter if they are Grammy award winners or members of the royal family, chickens have become for these stars not only a kind of necessity but also a symbol of ‘going back to one’s roots’, being ‘down to earth’, and even ‘hot trendy’. So, let’s have a look at 10 famous people who have decided to live off the land, one egg at a time, and see their faces.
10. Carrie Underwood
The last time Carrie Underwood gave out is when she talked about how she is always real about her origin, but she also makes sure to live it. She has chickens on her place, and to make sure the birds are protected at night, she built them a special coop. For Underwood, fresh eggs are not only a matter of having fresh eggs, but they are a symbol of responsible living and a strong feeling of knowing exactly what the family is eating. Her fans on social media regularly get a glimpse of her existence as a dedicated “chicken mom,” and one can tell she loves this earthy aspect of life.
9. Nicole Kidman
On the stage, Nicole Kidman can be a complete show-stopper, but when all the lights are off, she is just as happy on her farm in Australia. The land is shared by her and husband Keith Urban, as they both are the owners of multiple kinds of animals, including chickens. Kidman has talked about how she likes the lifestyle shift that comes from living in the countryside, the contrast with Hollywood’s swift way of life. And all this without her forcing the issue in public, just the opposite, the more she gives away, the more the truth of a woman who cares about her animals becomes clear to us.
8. Jamie Oliver
The chef, Jamie Oliver, toasts his chickens as the vital and single reason: pure ingredients. At his countryside haven, Oliver’s group of birds is the source of eggs for a plethora of dishes. Generally, he shares his birds with the world, as he effortlessly integrates them into his food story. For Oliver, owning chickens is not just about the sounds but rather teaching his children about the importance of the food chain.
7. Alexis Ohanian & Serena Williams
The power couple, Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams, demonstrate that not only tennis legends but also tech moguls can be fond of farm life. Ohanian maintains chickens at his place, and their daughter Olympia has even lent a few of the hens’ names (her favorite being “Chickaletta,” which is taken straight from her cartoons). It is a cute nod that the most acclaimed families find joy in the simplest things as coming together to collect eggs.
6. Prince Harry & Meghan Markle
Harry and Meghan each have a coop at their Montecito estate known as “Archie’s Chick Inn.” They showed the world a tour of it during their Oprah interview, featuring rescued hens given a new home and a better chance at life. It’s a nice, symbolic gesture from a couple that is both eco-friendly and compassionate. Besides, their children, Archie and Lilibet, can grow up eating fresh produce from the farm.
5. Kaley Cuoco
The Thousand Oaks ranch of Kaley Cuoco is like a dream for animal lovers all over the world. She has horses, goats, pigs, cows, you name it, she has it. However, it is her chickens that make her most proud. Cuoco also says that the animals are her roots and her source of joy. To her, the chickens aren’t just there to lay eggs; they are her family members.
4. Chris Pratt
In the movies, Chris Pratt is a space superhero, but at home, he is more of a country farmer. He has a few chickens and other farm animals on his ranch in Washington state and shares little snippets of his “real life” on social media. With humor, he calls his hens “the girls” and is very proud to be a hands-on operator. For Pratt, farming is definitely not a pastime, but a way of life that roots him in his heritage.
3. Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick
Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick have made their own little bit of heaven in Connecticut. Their farm is packed with the likes of chickens, pigs, goats, and ponies. Bacon, at times, has been known to pick up his guitar and play for the animals, while Sedgwick would accompany him on the ukulele. Without a doubt, their chickens provide eggs, but also, even more, they offer peace and joy far from the buzzing of Hollywood.
2. Oprah Winfrey
Oprah’s Maui estate is not just an extravagant retreat; she operates it as a flourishing farm. She keeps chickens, bees, and cows for the most part and is very enthusiastic to grow her food. Oprah does it not only for herself but also gives away the fresh fruits and vegetables to the neighboring communities, thus making sure that the sense of abundance is shared. Her chickens are at the heart of her way of thinking about farm-to-table, a clear indicator that sustainability can be both personal and effective.
1. Martha Stewart
In the event of any celebrity, Martha Stewart would be the one who could make chicken-keeping look glamorous. She, on her huge estate in Bedford, New York, has a gigantic coop housing more than 200 birds. And she is very particular about their well-being, from the food to the design of the coop, and often writes their updates on social media. For Stewart, chickens are the perfect combination of functionality and aesthetics, the ultimate representation of her lifestyle.
Who could have guessed that so many celebs would change from designer gowns to overalls when the cameras are not rolling? It doesn’t really matter if it is for the environment, family bonding, or just the taste of a fresh egg; these celebrities are the ones who prove that farm life is no longer confined to the farmers but is a lifestyle that Hollywood just can’t get enough of.