Amanda Seyfried reveals why she left Hollywood to live on farm in upstate New York (Getty Images) According to Seyfriend, she decided to live in the Catskills region of New York because she wanted her children to learn about treating animals with kindness ...

Mama Mia and Mean Girls actress Amanda Seyfried left Hollywood for New York City, then moved to a farm upstate to find more peace

Amanda Seyfried was sick of city life. And that was why almost ten years ago, the " Mean Girls " actress swapped the hustle and bustle of life in New York City and Los Angeles for a quaint farm in upstate New York. With no one but her beloved pup Finn by her side, the then-20-something never looked back.

It’s not uncommon for A-list celebrities to eventually trade in Hollywood life for something a bit calmer. Recently, Jason Segel shared that he moved from Los Angeles to Ojai, California, because he “realized that art is supposed to be a reflection of what you’re going through and I actually wasn’t going through much life-wise.”

Amanda Seyfried might be a Hollywood star — but she finds her peace away from the limelight. In a new interview with Forbes magazine published November 3, the Mamma Mia star discussed her upstate New York farm, and her love for creatures big and small.

CATSKILLS, NEW YORK: Amanda Seyfried revealed why she chose to leave the hustle and bustle of Hollywood behind for a quieter, more fulfilling life in upstate New York. The 38-year-old actress shared her journey of finding solace on a farm in the Catskills, where she now lives with her husband, actor Thomas Sadoski, and their two children.

Amanda Seyfried prefers her life in the upstate.The Mamma Mia star got candid about leaving Hollywood for her upstate New York farm in a new interview with Forbes magazine published

Amanda Seyfried may be one of Hollywood's biggest stars, but unlike many of her peers, she’s chosen to live a quieter life far from the industry’s bright lights. Probably best known for her memorable Mean Girls quotes,