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James Denton is opening up about his life outside of Hollywood.

The 58-year-old actor, who played Mike Delfino on Desperate Housewives, gave a rare interview on Thursday (March 25) from his home in Minnesota where he explained how he and wife Erin made the “conscious decision” to get their two kids “out of L.A.” when the show ended.

James and Erin married in 2002 and share two kids, son Sheppard, 18, and daughter Malin, 16. They have been living in Minnesota since Desperate Housewives ended in 2012.

“Their mom was born here in Minnesota so we thought maybe we should get the kids out of L.A.,” James shared during his interview on Australia’s The Morning Show.

“[Los Angeles] is not a great place for kids. It’s tough,” James continued. “The schools are really expensive, so we decided as soon as Housewives ended, we’d come up here and let them grow up in a little more normal suburban American neighborhood.”

Even though he moved out of Los Angeles, James didn’t give up acting. He recently starred in The Hallmark Channel’s series The Good Witch.

Also in the interview, James admitted he had a hard time finding work after Desperate Housewives ended.

“I had trouble getting seen for anything that was, like, a suit and tie role, or maybe a politician,” James shared. “Anything like that that wasn’t blue-collar, I had a little trouble right after Housewives.”

“Because you get a little bit typecast, but that’s a small price you pay for being on a show that was that popular,” James explained, but added, “you’ll never hear me complain.”

Kristin Chenoweth goes strapless at the 2019 American Humane Hero Dog Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday (October 5) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The Tony winning performer was joined by Sarah Michelle Gellar at the event, who she actually recently sat down with to talk about her new album For The Girls.

Also in attendance were Ariel Winter, Shannen Doherty, Danielle Fishel, Sofia Wylie, Home & Family hosts Cameron Mathison and Debbie Matenopoulos, James Denton, Trevor Donovan, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Roselyn Sanchez, Eric Winter, Vivica A. Fox, and Ally Maki.

The American Humane Hero Dog Awards is an “annual, nationwide competition that searches out and recognizes America’s Hero Dogs – often ordinary dogs who do extraordinary things, whether it’s saving lives on the battlefield, lending sight or hearing to a human companion, or simply providing the tail-wagging welcome a pet owner relishes at the end of a hard day.”

The Hero Dog Awards will air on October 21st at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel!

FYI: Ariel is wearing APM Monaco jewelry.

Kristin Chenoweth brightens up the room in blue while attending the Hallmark Channel’s TCA Summer Press Tour event on Friday (July 26) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The 51-year-old actress, who just celebrated her birthday a few days ago, was at the event to promote her upcoming holiday movie A Christmas Love Story.

Hallmark Channel’s “Countdown to Christmas” will features 40 original movies this year!

More stars who stepped out included Roselyn Sanchez and Eric Winter, Trevor Donovan, Rachael Leigh Cook, Alicia Witt, Autumn Reeser, Bethany Joy Lenz, Bo Derek, Eric Mabius, Holly Robinson Peete, James Denton, Kellie Pickler, Lacey Chabert, Marilu Henner, and Susan Lucci.

Kristin also performed at the event!

Ariel Winter is pretty in pink alongside boyfriend Levi Meaden at the 2018 American Humane Hero Dog Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday (September 29) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The longtime pair was joined by fellow couples Alex Lange and Bailee Madison, newly married Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers, and Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell.

Also in attendance were Danielle Fishel, Home & Family co-hosts Cameron Mathison and Debbie Matenopoulos, Beth Stern, Alison Sweeney, and James Denton.

The American Humane Hero Dog Awards is an “annual, nationwide competition that searches out and recognizes America’s Hero Dogs – often ordinary dogs who do extraordinary things, whether it’s saving lives on the battlefield, lending sight or hearing to a human companion, or simply providing the tail-wagging welcome a pet owner relishes at the end of a hard day.”

The program will air on Wednesday, October 24 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel.

FYI: Ariel is wearing a Likely dress, Steve Madden shoes, Kenneth Jay Lane jewelry, and a vintage clutch. Bailee is wearing Armani with Effy jewelry and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes. Alex is wearing Armani. Denise is wearing a Maria Lucia Hohan dress, Barollo Italy shoes, a Salvatore Ferragamo clutch, and jewelry by Le Vian and Kallati. Rebecca is wearing a Haney dress and Imagine Vince Camuto heels.

Rachael Leigh Cook and Lacey Chabert hit the red carpet for the Hallmark Channel party held during the 2017 TCA Summer Press Tour on Thursday (July 27) at a private estate in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The actresses are totally giving us those ’90s throwback feels thanks to their roles in some classic projects like She’s All That and Party of Five!

Some other stars in attendance included Fuller House‘s Candace Cameron Bure and Lori Loughlin, Today Show host Kathie Lee Gifford with her two kids, Holly Robinson Peete, Sara Rue, Andie MacDowell, Amanda Righetti, Julie Benz, Rachel Skarsten, Trevor Donovan, Jon Voight, James Denton, and The Good Witch co-stars Bailee Madison and Catherine Bell.

Cute couples Carlos and Alexa PenaVega and Jesse Metcalfe and Cara Santana were there as well!

FYI: Bailee is wearing a Valentino dress. Cara is wearing a Christian Siriano dress and Schutz shoes. Candace is wearing a Christian Siriano dress and a kate spade new york clutch.

Katharine McPhee takes the stage at the 2016 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday (September 10) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The 32-year-old singer and actress was joined at the event by Pauley Perrette, James Denton, Bailee Madison, and Alison Sweeney, as well as businessman Robert Herjavec and his wife, ballroom dancer Kym Johnson.

Every year, the Hero Dog Awards are held to give recognition to dogs across the nation who demonstrate heroic abilities along with their owners.

Alison took to Instagram to share a photo of herself with a retired U.S. Marine Corps member and his service dog, captioning it, “Love meeting true heroes like @jasonandaxel backstage @herodogawards thank you for your service. #USMC 🇺🇸#herodogs.”

FYI: Katharine is wearing an Amanda Wakeley gown. Bailee is wearing a Ted Baker dress.

35+ pictures inside of Katherine McPhee and more celebs at the Hero Dog Awards…More Here! »

Eva Longoria is picture perfect as she strikes a pose at the season four premiere of her hit show Devious Maids held at STK Los Angeles on Thursday (June 2) in Los Angeles.

The newly married 41-year-old actress, who stars and executive produces the show, was joined at the event by her co-stars Dania Ramirez, Ana Ortiz, James Denton, Susan Lucci, Sol Rodriguez, Judy Reyes, Julie Claire, Katherine LaNasa, Rebecca Wisocky, as well as Dania‘s hubby Bev Land and Garcelle Beauvais, who both came out to show their support.

Season four of Devious Maids premieres on Monday (June 6) at 9/8c on Lifetime – Watch the trailer below!

FYI: The after party at STK LA was presented by MeWe.

55+ pictures inside of Eva Longoria and others at the Devious Maids premiere…More Here! »