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Frankie Muniz left Hollywood at the height of his career in 2008 to start a new life in Arizona
The former child star explained why he felt the move “saved my life” during a new interview with Us Weekly
The Malcolm in the Middle actor now lives in Scottsdale, Ariz., with his wife Paige and their three-year-old son Mauz
Frankie Muniz is looking back at his life-changing decision to leave Hollywood.
The former child star, 39, spent a chunk of his early life filming hit movies and shows like Malcolm in the Middle and Agent Cody Banks . He recalled how from “ages 8 and 21, I maybe had 60 days off,” and it started to take a toll on him, he told Us Weekly in a Sept. 3 interview.
While his decision to ultimately leave Los Angeles in 2008 and start fresh in Arizona c