Mark Wahlberg Left Hollywood for Quiet Family Life in Nevada — Gets up at 2:30 AM to Spend More Time with Kids

Though he initially moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career, Wahlberg wanted the best environment for his children to thrive.

With multiple businesses and an acting career, Wahlberg has limited time, so he decided to move to Nevada to give his children a better life and be more present with his family.

The “Daddy’s Home” star put his first family home in Beverly Hills on the market for 90 million. Sources claimed that if he sold his house for the asking price, it would be the most expensive house sold in that area.

Wahlberg had customized the Beverly Hills mansion to meet his children’s needs and make it the perfect house to raise them. However, he decided to move away from Hollywood to Nevada to give his children the opportunity to build a bright future and support their career endeavors.

He also wanted Nevada to be a place to build a factory for his brand Municipal, a shoe factory, and a 2.0 Hollywood studio. In 2022, reports revealed that celebrated actor Wahlberg made a significant investment in Las Vegas real estate, purchasing 2.5 acres of prime land in the exclusive Summit Club for $15.6 million.

Known for its luxurious megamansions, the 555-acre enclave off Town Center Drive between Tropicana Avenue and Flamingo Road boasts a golf course, custom-built homes, and round-the-clock security.

NEVADA LIFE

Wahlberg has revealed how much he loves his early mornings. Now that he lives in Nevada, he starts the day at 2:30 a.m. but gives himself an extra 30 minutes in bed on his day off.

By the time his family wakes up to start their day, he will have already done a whole day’s work. The actor starts his day with a 15-minute prayer, hits the gym, showers, gets on a few business calls, and then goes through whatever scripts he is working on.

He puts in a lot of work to get his body in shape, but his discipline is not only in the gym but with his diet. The actor does his entire morning routine before breakfast because he only eats at six-hour intervals.

By the time he finishes work, his wife and children are awake, and then it’s time to make them breakfast and prepare them for the day.

Wahlberg ends his day at 6:30 p.m., though his wife isn’t always thrilled with his early bedtime. He occasionally suggests dinner at 4:30 p.m., but convincing her isn’t always easy.

In 2023, he lobbied Nevada state lawmakers to pass a bill encouraging more film production in Las Vegas.

LOBBYING FOR CHANGE

Standing outside the Nevada Legislature, Wahlberg expressed his vision for local film studios to create jobs and diversify the economy.

“I’ve moved my last film here. I’m shooting another film here coming up in the summertime,” he said, emphasizing the abundant opportunities for prosperity and potential growth in the region.

The actor spends much of his free time with his family, but with all the businesses he wants to pursue, the goal is for him to work from home and spend as much time with his wife and kids as possible.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

On June 5, the Hollywood star marked another birthday. In a show of gratitude, Wahlberg gave a shoutout to everyone who sent him happy birthday wishes this year.

Alongside a short video, Mark wrote, “Thanks for all the birthday wishes🥳” In the video, the actor shared what he gifted himself this year.

“I’m gifting myself the gift of hard work on my birthday, and every day like it’s my birthday. Hard work is a gift, okay!” he smilingly said after someone asked whether he’d be taking the day off.

No matter the day or occasion, every day is the time for Mark Wahlberg to show devotion to the things that matter to him most.