Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick faced financial turmoil after losing “most of our money” in Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme. This scheme, one of the largest financial frauds in history, hit them hard during the 2008 market crash. While the exact amount they lost remains undisclosed, reports suggest it was millions of dollars. Despite this setback, Bacon reflected on finding solace in family and simple joys: “pretty quickly we were able to see all the things we had as opposed to whatever we lost.”
Embracing a rural lifestyle, the couple has invested in a Connecticut farm since the ’80s. They’ve created a haven filled with a variety of animals, shared through Bacon’s viral “goat songs” videos. Their bond with the farm animals even influenced their diet; Bacon no longer eats goat or pig meat, stating, “I have goats and I have pigs.”
Their farm life extends beyond animals. They enjoy cooking with fresh produce from their garden, finding joy in the simple pleasures it offers. Despite maintaining ties to urban areas for work, their embrace of rural living reflects a shift towards appreciating life’s fundamentals after overcoming adversity.
