‘Growing Pains’ Star Kirk Cameron Says He Left California Because of ‘Terrible’ Politics and ‘All the Other Things That Make it Difficult to Raise a Family’
Kirk Cameron, known for his role in 'Growing Pains', has relocated from California to Tennessee, citing the state's challenging political climate as a primary reason. He expressed concerns about the difficulties of raising a family in California, particularly regarding expenses and politics. Despite his move, Cameron still appreciates California's offerings and hopes to return one day.
- ▪Kirk Cameron left California for Tennessee due to its 'terrible politics'.
- ▪He believes it is difficult to raise a family in California because of high costs and political issues.
- ▪Cameron enjoys the creative community in Nashville, which he finds to have good values.
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Home TV News May 30, 2026 1:02pm PT ‘Growing Pains’ Star Kirk Cameron Says He Left California Because of ‘Terrible’ Politics and ‘All the Other Things That Make it Difficult to Raise a Family’ By Jack Dunn Plus Icon Jack Dunn Latest ‘Growing Pains’ Star Kirk Cameron Says He Left California Because of ‘Terrible’ Politics and ‘All the Other Things That Make it Difficult to Raise a Family’ 30 minutes ago Tom Holland Is Looking Forward to ‘Setting Up the Next Chapter’ For a New ‘Spider-Man’ Star: ‘I Could Do What Downey Did For Me’ 1 hour ago Kelly Curtis, ‘The Sentinel’ Actress and Sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, Dies at 69 3 hours ago See All Getty “Growing Pains” star Kirk Cameron recently explained on the “Adam Carolla Podcast” that he left California for Tennessee to escape the Golden…
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