

Ian Somerhalder & Nikki Reed On The Truth About Hollywood, Sustainable Living, & Values That Matter
Jul 21, 2025
Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder, acclaimed actors turned entrepreneurs, passionately discuss their shift from Hollywood to sustainable living. They reveal the truth about the supplement industry and their mission to champion health through transparency and quality. Insisting on informed health decisions, they share insights on detox for parenthood and the importance of hydration. The couple reflects on balancing family and business, the role of technology in fame, and their documentary promoting regenerative agriculture, advocating for meaningful change in the world.
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Stepping Away From Hollywood Spotlight
- Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder deliberately stepped away from the Hollywood spotlight to live more intentionally on a regenerative farm.
- They shifted their focus to building impact-driven companies reflecting their values beyond acting careers.
Purpose Over Fame
- Ian Somerhalder sees building disruptive supplement companies as more fulfilling than acting.
- He feels this work shifts planetary health and aligns with his purpose.
Creativity Transition From Acting
- Acting is working to fulfill someone else's dream, while their current ventures fulfill their own.
- They transferred their creativity and impact-driven mindset to sustainable and wellness businesses.