'Vampire Diaries' star Ian Somerhalder says farm life gives him balance he can't find in Hollywood

Ian Somerhalder left Hollywood behind for the "balance" that comes with farm life. The "Vampire Diaries" star is used to the lifestyle, having grown up in Louisiana.

"It's a lot of work, but the reality of it is like, especially with these fires that just happened in California. You know, for me, that's how I grew up. Right here in Louisiana. For me, it gives me a sense of balance." "It's a lot of work, but the reality of it is like, especially with these fires that just happened in California. You know, for me, that's how I grew up. Right here in Louisiana. For me, it gives me a sense of balance." Janelle Ash is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to janelle.ash@fox.com. 

"But what people don't realize is, a vast amount, a pretty large percentage of Americans, live that way. They respect and love that lifestyle. We live here now," he said.