This tends to happen a lot in Hollywood. After spending time in LA, actors move back to normalcy elsewhere. That was the case with Matthew McConaughey, who left Malibu for the opposite life in Austin, Texas. Johnny Galecki also found true happiness off the map in Tennessee, admitting he was never fully comfortable in LA.
It seems like Johnny Galecki’s co-star Jim Parsons had a similar mindset. Shortly after The Big Bang Theory ended, Parsons was on a plane back to New York for good, and he had sold his stunning Los Feliz home out in LA.
Let’s take a closer look at why Parsons decided to make the move, the major differences he sees between LA and New York. We’ll also delve into his true hometown of Houston, Texas, and what the area means to him.
After Wrapping Up The Big Bang Theory On Tuesday, Jim Parsons Was On A Flight Out Of LA For Good On Thursday
Jim Parsons Fully Moved Back To New York, Purchasing A Penthouse In Gramercy Park For $2.8 Million In 2014.
During his time on The Big Bang Theory, Jim Parsons was splitting his time between Los Angeles and New York. Parsons had quietly purchased a penthouse in Gramercy Park back in 2014 for $2.8 million, according to The Real Deal. Parsons and partner Tom Spiewak ended up purchasing four different apartment units in the building.
Throughout his career, Parsons has taken on several Broadway projects, going back-and-forth between LA and New York. That has held true since The Big Bang Theory came to an end.
Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter back in 2022, the actor admits he left Hollywood for good as soon as The Big Bang Theory ended.
“We did our final performance on a Tuesday night. On Wednesday, we did the handprints and stuff at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. Thursday morning, I was on a plane out of L.A.”
Parsons still calls New York his home today, and admits there are noticeable differences compared to his life in LA. That was especially true when it came to his daily interactions.
“In New York, you find yourself getting into 10 conversations just to go out and get a stick of gum. In LA everyone is isolated by cars and houses.”
