The Princess Diaries actress Heather Matarazzo ditches Hollywood: ‘Big fat no’

The Princess Diaries star Heather Matarazzo reveals why she said a “big fat no” to Hollywood and ditched the spotlight for a quieter life.

Heather Matarazzo, best known for her role in The Princess Diaries, ditched the glitz and glamour of Hollywood for a more peaceful life in Michigan.

Matarazzo, 41, explained that she prefers a simpler lifestyle with her wife, comedian and Michigan native Heather Turman, while being surrounded by nature.

“Yes, it is true. I live in Michigan,” she said on her TikTok.

“We kind of looked at each other and we were like, ‘Do we want to be in Los Angeles anymore?’ And the answer was a big fat no. I’ve only ever lived in New York or LA, so this was quite an experience for me and continues to be.”

Although Matarazzo moved on to greener pastures, she hasn’t entirely stepped out of the Hollywood spotlight.

Matarazzo reveals she ditched Hollywood in a TikTok video.

The actress said she prefers the quieter life in Michigan.

The Scream star explained that she’s travelled from Michigan to Dublin a few times for work, as she’s set to star in the second season of Wednesday, featuring Jenna Ortega.

Matarazzo couldn’t be happier living in the Great Lake State, as she listed what she loves about her new home – which included apple cider doughnuts and the Ann Arbor Art Fair.

“I love that we can finally garden, and our animals are so happy… I just love it here; I love it so much. There’s such an abundance of nature and everybody that I’ve met has just been so incredibly kind,” she added.

Matarazzo starred in The Princess Diaries movies alongside Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews.

The actress also starred in the 1998 movie The Hairy Bird with fellow child stars (from left to right) Merritt Weaver, Gaby Hoffman and Kirsten Dunst.

The Saved! actress concluded her social media video and said she won’t call herself a “Michigander” just yet but shared her gratitude toward her new residence.

“I feel very grateful to have landed in Michigan. Very, very grateful indeed.”

Matarazzo rose to fame at the age of 12, as she starred in the 1995 movie Welcome to the Dollhouse. She additionally appeared in the final season of Roseanne in 1997. Her other television and film credits include Now and Again, 54 and Devil’s Advocate.

In 2001, the actress portrayed Anne Hathaway’s best friend, Lilly, in the popular Disney film The Princess Diaries, starring alongside Julie Andrews.

This article originally appeared in Fox News and was reproduced with permission