A-list stars trading the red carpet for new dreams: from ice cream empires to love abroad.

10. Tyra Banks

Supermodel and host of America's Next Top Model, Tyra Banks, moved to Australia for a sweet reason: her ice cream brand, SMiZE and Dream. She explained this move was strategic, as Australia is a top market for her business and a place she deeply loves, calling it a "dream come true" for her and her family.

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9. Richard Gere

Seeking a change of pace, Richard Gere relocated to Madrid with his Spanish wife, Alejandra Silva, and their children. He expressed excitement about his family becoming bilingual and thriving in their new environment, stating they are "happier than ever."

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8. Lindsay Lohan

Tired of the relentless paparazzi culture in Los Angeles, Lindsay Lohan sought a life away from the spotlight. She moved to Dubai, where she found love, got married, and started a family. While she still takes on select film projects, her home base is firmly overseas.

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Think that's surprising? The plot thickens as we look at stars who left for even quieter lives.

7. Josh Hartnett

Josh Hartnett consciously stepped back from Hollywood's "monoculture," desiring a life less centered on the film industry. He moved his family to the English countryside, valuing the focus on family and personal growth over constant industry chatter.

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6. Jesse Eisenberg

Oscar-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg has been living a low-key life in Indiana for years. He intentionally stays away from social media and industry circles, preferring the normality of a life where his wife is a teacher and his kids don't even watch many movies.

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5. Christina Milian

Singer and actress Christina Milian now calls Paris home. Married to a Frenchman, she moved to provide a stable schooling experience for her children. She enjoys the active lifestyle, her kids speaking fluent French, and the healthy balance it brings to her life.

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But wait, there's more! Some departures were even more permanent and profound.

4. Evangeline Lilly

After a 20-year career, the Ant-Man star announced she was "stepping away" from acting indefinitely. She shared a profound sense of joy and fulfillment from following her personal "path of service," stating that while she might return one day, for now, her Hollywood chapter is closed.

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3. Cameron Diaz

Following a massively successful career, Cameron Diaz decided she was "tired" of the grueling film schedule and wanted a different life. She retired to focus on writing, wellness, and family, making a highly anticipated return only recently after much persuasion for a new Netflix project.

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2. Terrence Howard

The Empire actor has declared he's done with acting multiple times, feeling he had reached his full potential and wanting to make room for new talent. Despite these announcements, he has continued to appear in select projects, though his focus seems to have shifted away from a full-time acting career.

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1. Portia de Rossi

In a decisive career pivot, Portia de Rossi officially retired from acting to launch an art company, General Public. She even called the creator of Arrested Development to bow out of the final season, firmly closing the door on her acting career to embrace the challenge of entrepreneurship.

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So, is leaving Hollywood the secret to a happy ending? For these stars, it certainly seems so. Their stories are far from over, and we'll be watching to see what they do next.