Rachel Ward, known for her role in the miniseries “The Thorn Birds,” says she stepped away from Hollywood to focus on life as a farmer in Australia. In interviews, she describes her decision as a move away from what she characterizes as an “empty” or vacuous film culture and toward farming on her large property. Ward says she is now living as a full-time regenerative farmer, indicating her work focuses on environmentally oriented agricultural practices rather than conventional farming approaches. The outlets report that the 68-year-old actress has spoken openly about the reasons for her departure and the shift in day-to-day priorities that comes with farming. While the coverage centers on her personal perspective, both sources agree on the core details: Ward relocates to Australia, runs or manages farming operations on her property, and frames the change as a replacement for her Hollywood career rather than a brief hiatus. The stories do not cite additional specific film or farming projects tied to the announcement.