Tom Welling Embraces Ranch Life While Celebrating Smallville’s 25th Anniversary

From Hollywood to the Ranch: Tom Welling’s New Chapter

Tom Welling, the beloved star of ‘Smallville’, has traded Los Angeles for a quieter life on a ranch in Northern California, where he moved in 2020 with his wife Jessica Rose Lee and their son Thomas. The 48-year-old actor, who spent a decade portraying Clark Kent on the iconic superhero series, made the life-changing decision during the COVID-19 pandemic when Los Angeles became, as he described it, overwhelming.

Welling explained that the pandemic years prompted him to reconsider city living, recalling how ‘LA was wild at that time’. The actor now lives with his family on a ranch where his wife breeds American sport horses, and he actively participates in the operation whilst maintaining his acting career by commuting to sets when needed.

Smallville’s 25th Anniversary Celebrations

Welling and co-star Erica Durance will be featured at Pensacon 2026 as the series celebrates its 25th anniversary. The milestone marks a quarter-century since the show premiered in October 2001, introducing audiences to a young Clark Kent navigating his powers whilst growing up in small-town Kansas.

Creation Entertainment has announced their 2026 Salute to Smallville convention in Nashville, Tennessee, happening November 7-8, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the show which premiered October 16, 2001. These fan events demonstrate the enduring legacy of the series that helped pave the way for modern superhero television.

New Projects and Current Ventures

Currently, Welling is filming the romantic comedy ‘Chasing Summer’, written by Iliza Shlesinger, which will premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Despite his move away from Los Angeles, the actor remains committed to his craft, proving that his passion for acting continues to thrive.

Welling’s journey from being discovered as a model to becoming one of television’s most recognisable superheroes reflects a remarkable career trajectory. Now, as he balances family life on his California ranch with ongoing acting projects, Welling demonstrates that success can be redefined on one’s own terms. For fans who grew up watching him as Superman’s alter ego, these anniversary celebrations offer a chance to reconnect with the actor who brought the Man of Steel’s origin story to life for an entire generation.