The esteemed actress Jessica Biel disclosed in a candid conversation that her choice to steer clear of the East and West Coasts is heavily influenced by the relentless paparazzi attention. During her appearance on Kelly Ripa's "Let's Talk Off Camera," Biel spoke candidly about her struggle to protect her children's privacy from the intrusive lens of paparazzi. Ripa, struck by how Biel manages to keep her children out of the public eye, inquisitively asked, "Do the paparazzi generally respect your wishes? Do you have to constantly remind them?"
Biel responded with a note of resignation, explaining, "Their respect is not guaranteed when we're out with our children. It often varies from place to place. Here, it differs from state to state. You're relentlessly pursued on both coasts. That's precisely why we no longer reside there. We strive to foster a sense of normality for our children."
The star of "Candy" emphasized that her children "had no say" in leading a public life. "I don't want to expose them in such a manner until they're old enough to make that choice for themselves," she said. "I realize they're growing up in this era of social media, and it will undoubtedly play a significant role in their lives. But I don't want it to be a result of my actions."
In 2021, Biel and her husband Justin Timberlake reportedly sold their Los Angeles home and retreated to the secluded Yellowstone Club gated community in Montana. Recently, Biel shared her frustrations with Hollywood, revealing on the "The Bright Side" podcast that she was on the verge of quitting if "The Sinner" failed to find a buyer. She explained that after dedicating herself to her production company Iron Ocean, which she founded two decades ago alongside Michelle Purple, she was disheartened by the lack of traction their projects were receiving.
"When we were pitching 'The Sinner,' Michelle and I looked at each other, and she said, 'If we don't sell this show, I'm done.' I concurred, saying, 'Me too.' I was ready to walk away. I didn't understand what people wanted or how to cater to them. I felt lost in this industry. But then, miraculously, we sold the show in that room," Biel reminisced. She acknowledged that establishing herself as a producer was akin to starting from scratch, a humbling yet transformative experience.
