Robin Wright Embraces New Life in England, Critiques America

Actress Robin Wright has shared her decision to leave the United States and settle in the scenic English countryside. In an interview with the Sunday Times, published on October 15, 2023, she expressed her discontent with life in America, describing it as a “s–tshow.” Wright emphasized the sense of freedom and kindness she finds in England, contrasting it with what she perceives as the frantic pace of life back home.

Wright, 59, now resides in a rental home in the Chilterns, where she enjoys the tranquility of nature. She highlighted the peaceful mornings filled with birdsong, rather than the disruptive sounds of her neighbors’ construction projects in Los Angeles. “Everyone’s building a huge house and I’m just done with all that — I love the quiet,” she remarked.

The actress has also ventured into a new romantic relationship. She is dating Henry Smith, a 52-year-old architect she met nearly a year ago in a bar. Their initial encounter was marked by a memorable exchange when Smith approached her, asking, “Who the f–k are you?” Wright responded in kind, and the two quickly connected. She noted that Smith did not recognize her but was drawn to her beauty. “He is a sweetheart and just a good, decent adult. He’s a man,” she stated.

Wright has been married three times in the past, including high-profile unions with Sean Penn from 1996 to 2010, with whom she shares two children, Dylan, 34, and Hopper, 32. Following her marriage to Clement Giraudet, which lasted from 2018 until their divorce in 2022, she clarified that she has no intentions of marrying again, deeming it “just unnecessary.”

The actress is not alone in her relocation; several other prominent figures, including comedians Ellen DeGeneres and Rosie O’Donnell, have also sought refuge in Europe following the re-election of Donald Trump as US president in 2024. Wright’s comments reflect a growing sentiment among some American celebrities who have opted to leave the United States in search of a different lifestyle and more peaceful surroundings.

As she navigates this new chapter in her life, Wright appears to be thriving in her new environment, embracing both the beauty of the English countryside and the comfort of a budding relationship.