“Ben Foster Opens Up About Life After Divorce: Why the Actor Moved to Nashville Following His Split From Laura Prepon — and How the Change Has Reshaped His Future”
Ben Foster has always been known as one of Hollywood’s most intense and versatile actors, but off-screen, he’s been navigating a deeply personal chapter. The Hell or High Water star has revealed that following his divorce from actress Laura Prepon, he made the life-changing decision to leave Los Angeles behind and relocate to Nashville — a move he describes as both healing and transformative.
Foster, who married Prepon in 2018, had built a family life with the Orange Is the New Black actress before their relationship ultimately came to an end. While the pair have chosen to remain private about the details of their split, sources say the separation was amicable, with co-parenting their children remaining a top priority. Still, the shift left Foster reevaluating his life and surroundings.
In a recent interview, the actor explained that Nashville offered him a fresh start. “I needed space, I needed quiet, and I needed to feel grounded again,” he shared. “Nashville gave me all of that. There’s a sense of community here that’s very different from Hollywood, and it’s been a good place for me to reset.”
The move reflects a growing trend among celebrities who are leaving the hustle and spotlight of Los Angeles for smaller, more grounded cities. Nashville, long celebrated as a hub for music and culture, has increasingly become a magnet for artists, creatives, and stars seeking privacy. For Foster, the city’s slower pace and vibrant creative scene were exactly what he needed to focus on his personal growth and his craft.
Friends close to the actor say the move has already made a noticeable difference. Foster has reportedly been reconnecting with his love for music, spending more time outdoors, and leaning into a quieter lifestyle that keeps him closer to his children. “He’s been really focused on being present as a dad,” one source noted. “That’s been his number-one priority through everything.”
Despite the major life changes, Foster hasn’t slowed down professionally. He continues to pursue projects that challenge him as an actor, while also exploring writing and producing opportunities. Insiders hint that his time in Nashville may even inspire new creative ventures — ones that draw from his personal experiences of resilience and reinvention.
For fans, the news of Foster’s relocation adds another layer of depth to the actor, who has always shunned the trappings of traditional celebrity. Instead of chasing red carpets and headlines, Foster seems more intent on rebuilding his life in a place where he can find peace, stability, and creative inspiration.
While the end of his marriage to Laura Prepon closed a significant chapter, Foster appears determined to write the next one on his own terms. Nashville, it seems, isn’t just his new home — it’s the setting for his personal and professional rebirth.
