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Diane Farr says farewell to Los Angeles after 30 years, teases 'third act'

Diane Farr, best known for 'Fire Country' and 'Numb3rs,' has left Los Angeles after exactly 30 years, sharing an emotional Instagram video of her 'Last Day in LA.' The 56-year-old actress says she is entering her 'third act' and reassured fans she is not quitting 'Fire Country.'

Diane Farr says farewell to Los Angeles after 30 years, teases 'third act'

Diane Farr says farewell to Los Angeles after 30 years, teases 'third act'

The short answer

Diane Farr, the 56-year-old actress who currently plays Sharon Leone on CBS's 'Fire Country,' announced on Instagram that she has left Los Angeles after living there for exactly 30 years. In a video captioned 'Last Day in LA,' she showed her final moments in her home, including saying goodbye to her house and motorcycle and driving away in a 15-foot truck. Farr moved from New York City to Los Angeles when she was 26 to pursue acting, and she says she came 'chasing a dream that I am still shocked worked out.' She also reflected on raising her three children in LA. While she called the move a 'hiatus' and admitted selling the home 'was harder than I thought,' she did not reveal her exact destination, teasing only that her 'third act' involves 'a couple of countries I never saw myself in.' Importantly, she told fans in the comments that she is not leaving 'Fire Country' — she films in Vancouver for the show's fifth season.

Why it's trending

Farr's emotional Instagram video, posted on July 30, triggered a wave of fan and media attention. The video's personal details — saying goodbye to her home, motorcycle, and 30 years of memories — combined with her reassurance that she isn't leaving 'Fire Country' made it a relatable celebrity story. Her move also taps into the ongoing narrative of Hollywood stars leaving Los Angeles, and fans were eager to learn whether her departure would affect her hit CBS show.

Diane Farr, the 56-year-old actress known for 'Fire Country,' has left Los Angeles after 30 years. In an Instagram video captioned 'Last Day in LA' and posted July 30, she documented her final moments in the city — saying goodbye to her home and motorcycle, loading a 15-foot truck, and reflecting on her three decades there. 'I've lived here 30 years. Exactly 30 years and more importantly- I chose LA,' she wrote, adding that she moved from NYC at 26 for a chance at acting representation and came 'chasing a dream that I am still shocked worked out.'

Multiple outlets, including Fox News, The National Desk, and E! News, covered the announcement, all quoting the same Instagram caption. Farr expressed gratitude for raising her three children in LA, writing, 'LA will always be where my family is from.' She also noted the move is a 'hiatus,' not a permanent goodbye, though she admitted 'we are letting the house go.' E! News reported that selling her longtime home 'was harder than I thought,' and that she teased her 'third act' includes 'a couple of countries I never saw myself in.'

Farr's career spans decades: she landed her breakthrough role in 'Roswell' in 1999, then appeared in 'Rescue Me' and 'Numb3rs,' and later starred in 'Splitting Up Together.' She has played Sharon Leone on 'Fire Country' since 2022. In the comments of her Instagram post, she reassured fans, 'And no @firesheriffcbs fans I'm not leaving #firecountry. One of the places I live is to film in #Vancouver for the fifth year. We are on episode 4 of Season 5 right now.' This directly counters speculation that her move might affect the show, though E! noted she didn't address a potential sixth season.

Farr's departure from Los Angeles is part of a broader celebrity trend of leaving Hollywood, though her case stands out because she emphasized that she chose LA and still considers it home. While she didn't reveal her exact destination, her 'third act' hints at international travel. Fans will likely watch for updates on where she lands and how she balances her acting commitments with her new chapter.

Timeline

  1. Farr moves from NYC to Los Angeles

    Diane Farr relocated from New York City to LA for acting representation, beginning her 30-year residence in the city (per Fox News).

  2. Breakthrough role in 'Roswell'

    Farr landed her breakthrough role in the TV series 'Roswell' (Fox News).

  3. Joins 'Fire Country'

    Farr began playing Sharon Leone on the CBS drama 'Fire Country' (The National Desk, E! News).

  4. Posts 'Last Day in LA' video

    Farr shared an emotional Instagram video and caption marking her last day in Los Angeles, confirming she is leaving the city after exactly 30 years (E! News, Fox News, The National Desk).

Questions people ask

Is Diane Farr leaving 'Fire Country'?

No, according to her Instagram comment. She wrote, 'And no @firesheriffcbs fans I'm not leaving #firecountry. One of the places I live is to film in #Vancouver for the fifth year. We are on episode 4 of Season 5 right now.' E! News noted she did not address the show's upcoming sixth season.

Where is Diane Farr moving?

She did not reveal a specific location. E! News reported she teased that her 'third act' includes 'a couple of countries I never saw myself in,' and called the move a 'hiatus.'

What did Diane Farr say about her time in Los Angeles?

She wrote that she chose LA, came 'chasing a dream that I am still shocked worked out,' and raised her children there, adding, 'LA will always be where my family is from' (Fox News, E! News).

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