Mark Wahlberg Loves Las Vegas, Says His Family Is ‘Thriving’ There
Mark Wahlberg and his family are super happy with their decision to move from Hollywood to Sin City. Back in 2022 the actor moved his family from their $90 million California mansion to Las Vegas. Now, six months later, Wahlberg says the move was a positive one. That true for not only him, but also his entire family.
“They love Vegas,” he told E! News of the move. “I spent lots of time in LA pursuing my interests and my career, and now it’s time for them to pursue theirs. Everybody is thriving there. It’s been great.”
Wahlberg has four children; Ella, 18; Michael, 16; Brendan, 13; and Grace, 12, with his wife Rhea Durham. He and his wife have been married 13 years.
What Does Mark Wahlberg Do in Las Vegas?
So, what are some of the benefits of living in Las Vegas? Of course, the great music and entertainment that Las Vegas has to offer come to mind as some perks. Wahlberg says he’s already enjoyed some of the music options in Vegas. “I saw Adele, I saw Bruno Mars,” he said, regarding their Las Vegas residencies. “I’ve seen quite a few shows and been to lots of great restaurants. There’s so much to do in Vegas and it’s so exciting.”
During an episode of “The Talk” on Oct. 11, 2022, Wahlberg also talked about the move. “To be able to give my kids a better life and follow and pursue their dreams,” he said, “whether it be my daughter as an equestrian, my son as a basketball player, my younger son as a golfer, this made a lot more sense for us.” He added, “We came here to just kind of give ourselves a new look, a fresh start for the kids, and there’s lot of opportunity here. I’m really excited about the future.” Read the full story on Wahlberg’s happy place in Las Vegas here.