Actor Kevin Sorbo has stated he has no intention of returning to California, citing taxes, traffic, and what he describes as "negativity" as primary reasons for his departure nearly seven years ago to Florida.
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Sorbo, known for his role as Hercules, said his move to Florida has provided him with a sense of "acceptance" that he found increasingly elusive in California. While he misses aspects of his former life, including specific locations and the state's mild weather, he feels the trade-offs are no longer worthwhile.
"I mean, here in Florida, yeah, we get five months of pretty high humidity. It’s pretty hot, but the winters here are really quite amazing," Sorbo told Fox News Digital. "But yeah, there are things I miss, but they can keep their taxes, they can keep their traffic, and they can keep their negativity, I’m done."
Sorbo also criticized the entertainment industry, suggesting it has penalized individuals for holding conservative or Christian beliefs. He likened the industry's alleged blacklisting of conservatives to "seventh grade mean girls," calling the behavior "ridiculous and childish."
"It’s the conservatives that are in the closet now because they saw me get canceled," Sorbo said. "But I’m still working."
His comments coincide with the release of his latest film, "Elijah Peel," a faith-based drama inspired by a true story. Sorbo plays the talent manager of a rock star whose career and personal life spiral after a near-fatal heart attack.
Sorbo believes that films like "Elijah Peel," which he notes has executive producers from "Duck Dynasty," demonstrate that faith-based cinema can thrive without Hollywood's approval, pointing to an existing audience he estimates at 80 million homes in America.
Away from his professional life, Sorbo also discussed his nearly three-decade marriage, attributing its strength to humor, compromise, and a shared focus on family. He and his wife, Sam, are also advocates for homeschooling, with his wife traveling to promote its benefits. Sorbo stated that their children, now in their early to mid-twenties, have been "hardworking, awesome, and just good people."