Robin Wright Discusses Life in the UK and Her Decision to Leave the U.S.

Robin Wright, the Emmy-nominated actress and director, has relocated to the U.K., joining other celebrities seeking a different lifestyle abroad. In a profile with The Times U.K., Wright described her appreciation for the slower pace and tranquility of British life, contrasting it with the fast, competitive environment she experienced in Los Angeles. She enjoys listening to birds in the morning rather than the construction noise that once greeted her in California. Wright emphasized her preference for a quieter, simpler lifestyle and mentioned her relationship with architect Henry Smith, whom she met at a local pub. Despite her relocation, she remains professionally active, directing and acting in Prime Video’s upcoming psychological thriller, The Girlfriend, which premieres on September 10. Wright expressed a sense of liberation in leaving behind the constant pursuit of perfection and competition, reflecting a personal choice for peace and contentment over the pressures of her previous environment.