Mark Wahlberg recently celebrated another turn around the sun and hasn’t slowed down when it comes to showing his devotion to the betterment of his family’s lives, and those of others.
Mark Wahlberg in Los Angeles in 2022 | Source: Getty Images
Mark Wahlberg, one of few who successfully transitioned from music to acting, sold his custom-built California mansion and moved to Nevada for the well-being of his family.
From relocating his family to lobbying for a bill that will create an estimated 16,000 jobs in Nevada, the successful actor’s focus on making a difference continues to shine.
Family First
The dedication to his family comes after a troubled childhood, as struggles and addiction led to a jail sentence at 16. But everything changed after he met the former Victoria’s Secret model, Rhea Durham in New York in 2001.
By then, he had already tasted success as a member of the boy band New Kids on the Block, but what success meant to him got new meaning as their relationship progressed and the pair welcomed their first two kids before they wed in 2009.
“I owe a lot to my wife. She has helped me become the man that I am and created a beautiful life for me and our children, he once said. “I also knew that she loved me for who I am and that she was someone I could trust. Until I met her, I wasn’t ready to have a family.”
He’s a big-time actor, but his ultimate goal is to succeed as a father. Wahlberg have been known to wake up at 02:30 a.m. to spend more time with his wife and total of four kids, Brendan, Grace, Ella, and Michael.
Wanting the best environment for his children to thrive also prompted the actor to relocate his family.
LEAVING HOLLYWOOD FOR NEVADA
Though he initially moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career, Wahlberg wanted the best environment for his children to thrive.
As a man with many businesses and an acting career, time is minimal, so Wahlberg decided to move to Nevada to give his children a better life and be more present with his family.
The “Daddy’s Home” star put his first family home in Beverly Hills on the market for 90 million. Sources claimed that if he sold his house for the asking price, it would be the most expensive house sold in that area.
Mark Wahlberg had customized the Beverly Hills mansion to meet his children’s needs and make it the perfect house to raise them. However, he decided to move away from Hollywood to Nevada to give his children the opportunity to build a bright future and support their career endeavors.
He also wanted Nevada to be a place to build a factory for his brand Municipal, a shoe factory, and a 2.0 Hollywood studio. In 2022, reports revealed that celebrated actor Mark Wahlberg made a significant investment in Las Vegas real estate, purchasing 2.5 acres of prime land in the exclusive Summit Club for $15.6 million.
Known for its luxurious megamansions, the 555-acre enclave off Town Center Drive between Tropicana Avenue and Flamingo Road boasts a golf course, custom-built homes, and round-the-clock security.
NEVADA LIFE
Wahlberg has revealed how much he loves his early mornings. Now that he lives in Nevada, he starts the day at 2:30 a.m. but gives himself an extra 30 minutes in bed on his day off.
By the time his family wakes up to start their day, he will have already done a whole day’s work. The actor starts his day with a 15-minute prayer, hits the gym, showers, gets on a few business calls, and then goes through whatever scripts he is working on.
He puts in a lot of work to get his body in shape, but his discipline is not only in the gym but with his diet. The actor does his entire morning routine before breakfast because he only eats at six-hour intervals.
When he’s done with work, his wife and kids would have woken up, then it’s time to make them breakfast and prepare them for the day.
Wahlberg ends his day at 6:30 p.m., though his wife isn’t always thrilled with his early bedtime. He occasionally suggests dinner at 4:30 p.m., but convincing her isn’t always easy.
In 2023, he actively lobbied Nevada state lawmakers to pass a bill encouraging more film production in Las Vegas.
LOBBYING FOR CHANGE
Standing outside the Nevada Legislature, Wahlberg expressed his vision for local film studios to create jobs and diversify the economy.
“I’ve moved my last film here. I’m shooting another film here coming up in the summertime,” he said, emphasizing the abundant opportunities for prosperity and potential growth in the region.
The actor already spends his free time with his family, but with all the businesses he wants to pursue, the goal is for him to work from home and spend as much time with his wife and kids as possible.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
On June 5th, the esteemed Hollywood star and family man turned 53. In a show of gratitude, Wahlberg gave a shoutout to everyone who sent him happy birthday wishes this year.
Alongside a short video, Mark wrote, “Thanks for all the birthday wishes🥳” In the video, the actor shared what he gifted himself this year.
“I’m gifting myself the gift of hard work on my birthday, and every day like it’s my birthday. Hard work is a gift, okay!” he smilingly said after someone asked whether he’d be taking the day off.
No matter the day or occasion, every day is the time for Mark Wahlberg to show devotion to the things that matter to him most.
