Danica McKellar took a step away from Los Angeles, but not her career. The “Wonder Years” actress moved to Tennessee last year and says the change of scenery has been refreshing. She told Fox News Digitial, “Tennessee is a total quality of life improvement. It’s gorgeous; I love the seasons.”
She continued, “I grew up in Southern California, and I love LA, and I love California. But I have to say, the seasons are really something else. I love watching the leaves change colors, and I love it when it gets cold. And I love when it’s really hot and humid. Maybe it’s some sort of honeymoon period. I’ve been there about a year now, but I love all the seasons.”
McKellar has also continued her faith journey, a newer addition to her life that coincided with her move to Tennessee. She said, “I would not say I’ve embraced religion so much as relationship. I’ve found my faith, and it’s been an amazing life changer. I have this sense that everything’s going to be fine in a way that I never really had before.” Her spiritual relationship also seems to have strengthened other relationships, including with her long-time friend, “Full House” star Candace Cameron Bure.
McKellar said, “I am so grateful to Candace Cameron Bure for bringing me into this era of my life. She really had a lot to do with it. Also, my dad, he’s been a believer for a long time. It’s just been a beautiful, beautiful gift, and it feels so good, and I want everyone to have that feeling.” The actress is also continuing her work in film and television.
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She explained, “I am just as busy in Tennessee as I was in Los Angeles because so much of everything that I do is virtual, online, preparing for projects. I shoot my movies mostly in Canada. But I like to say that my view out the window is a lot prettier. And when I have to drive someplace, it’s just a gorgeous drive.” The 48-year-old’s latest project, “Swing into Romance,” recently premiered on Great American Family and allowed her to hit the dance floor again after appearing on season 18 of “Dancing with the Stars.”
McKellar shared, “‘Swing into Romance’ has three full-on ‘Dancing with the Stars’-level swing jive routines. It’s no joke. I rehearsed a ton. I took a lot of ice baths, also reminiscent of my time on ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ Something I learned is that if you don’t want to hurt, you take an ice bath after you dance. It’s unpleasant, but it’s worth it.”
McKellar was partnered with “DWTS” pro Val Chmerkovskiy and finished sixth place during her season. The experience got her hooked on dance, and she said she “kept taking lessons after that because I just loved it so much.” The movie also stars “DWTS” pro Gleb Savchenko, who is partnered with Oscar winner Mira Sorvino on the current season, and McKellar dropped by taping to cheer them on.