In a January 2026 interview withPeople, Welling, who famously portrayed a younger version of Clark Kent in the hit 10-season WB show, Smallville, explained that he and his wife, Jessica Rose, decided to vacate Los Angeles amid the start of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. He told the publication that the couple, who wed in 2019, wanted to move to Northern California after traveling there to see family.
He said while in Northern California in 2020, he and Rose came across a ranch that included two homes. The actor shared that they decided ranch life in a small town was for them. Welling, who also starred in Cheaper by the Dozen and Lucifer, suggested he enjoyed having a sense of anonymity away from Hollywood.
Welling also told People that he and Rose have taken on breeding sport horses. He clarified that Rose runs the business, where he works beside her.
In the January 2026 People interview, Welling discussed how he began starring on Smallville, which ended in 2011. He said he was scouted to model in his early 20s. However, he "was too tall, too big for sample sizes" while he "was in New York doing runway shows," meaning he knew he would have to eventually pivot his career.
In addition, Welling said he thinks he was chosen to play Clark, aka Superman, despite not having much acting experience because he "looked the part."
Welling, who co-hosts a Smallville-themed podcast, Talkville, alongside his Smallville castmate, Michael Rosenbaum, also said he appreciates that the series has continued to have such a devoted fanbase.
Welling discussed his time on Smallville during a July 2025 interview on Rosenbaum's other podcast, Inside of You. He shared he "wasn't very happy most of the time" while shooting the series. Welling explained that long shoot hours were difficult, and he felt an immense "responsibility to every single person" involved on Smallville because of his role as the show's lead. He clarified that he now has fond memories of the show and feels a sense of pride about it.
Tom Welling Filmed an Upcoming Movie Written by Iliza Shlesinger
During the January 2026 People interview, Welling clarified that he's not retired from acting. The publication reported that Welling filmed the upcoming movie, Chasing Summer, written by comedian Iliza Shlesinger.
In a December 2025 Instagram post, Welling noted that the film, which also stars Shlesinger, Lola Tung, and Megan Mullally, has its big premiere during Park City's Sundance on January 26.
"Sundance, here we go!! Chasing Summer heads to #Sundance This cast and crew poured everything into this independent film and I’m lucky to be along for the ride. @ilizas wrote such a heartfelt screenplay and it was an honor to help bring it to life," read a portion of the post's caption.
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