Finn Wolfhard still lives with his parents at the age of 22 despite his Stranger Things fame.
After filming the final moments of Stranger Things and preparing for fans to be in the whirlwind of the ending, Wolfhard returned to his family's home in Vancouver, Canada.
In an interview with People, Wolfhard revealed that this home was not strictly his own but actually his parents' house. Though he's lived on his own before, Wolfhard prefers to live with family, and the reasons are both sweet and logical.
Wolfhard reflected on the move from solo living to living with his family, again.
"I lived alone for a few years, I guess two years, and then I moved back in with my family for a year."
"And then, last year, I was living alone in Atlanta for the year while shooting Stranger Things, but I have since moved back in with my family."
"We have a place in Vancouver. We all have our separate space, but we still live together, and it's great."
Wolfhard said that it was nice to have family to check in with around projects.
"I rarely get to see my family. I think it's a nice home base to have, just because."
"If I'm going to be away for most of the year working, then I might as well have a place [to come back to] with my parents."
He also pointed out how lucky he was to be raised in Vancouver, and to be able to return.
"There's no way I'd be the same person if I wasn't raised here in Vancouver."
"I like to walk around Vancouver. I like to play music, play guitar in my studio, and record music on my own. It's a great feeling."
"I am also always watching a lot of stuff, just a ton of TV and YouTube."
"It's important to get a break from the daily routine and everything. There's a lot of multitasking and a lot of doing five things at once, so it's important to get time off, as well."
"I'll plan for a vacation in the next few months, for sure."
The interview gained traction on the "Entertainment" subReddit, posted by Redditor Diligent_Night602.
The entire subReddit thread was in unanimous agreement that it made total sense that Finn Wolfhard would still live at home with his parents, not only because he and his family love each other, but because it's reasonable in today's economy.
Some applauded staying close to a loving family.
"Imagine having loving parents."
"No matter what happens, I hope my son will always stay with us." - DadophorosBasillea
"I’m 34 (Male), college educated, and make about $100k a year, and still live at home."
"I love my family, they love me, and we still go out to dinner or on vacation from time to time. They don’t support me in any way, they’re basically roommates I’m related to, so it’s not like I couldn’t leave if I wanted to, but there’s no point right now."
"Having a loving relationship with one’s parents is such an underrated luxury and privilege in today’s world." - GTOdriver04
"22 is also super young. Why not spend time with loved ones and family? In America, there is a weird stigma about living at home with parents after college, which I think is dumb, if you have a good relationship with them, and can live the adult life you want." - KazaamFan
"I love that for him. As an empty nester, I would love to have my kids home with me." - SmartWonderWoman
"Living with parents has its challenges, especially when the family is kinda dysfunctional, but things have mellowed out over time with us, and now I really feel grateful for it at 29 because once I'm married, i will most likely leave the country and I'm sick to my stomach about it!"
"So I'm glad I've lived with my parents this long. I can just walk out of my room and be loved. And at night, we kinda have quality time with us all and the cats. I can just hang out with my dad or mom whenever, or we can accompany each other on errands. It's sweet." - panicpixiememegirl
Others shrugged, seeing multigenerational homes as normal.
"I think it's really easy for people to forget that in a lot of cultures, it is perfectly normal to live with your parents past 18. Generational households are popular in many places." - neds_newt
"It's definitely becoming more acceptable in the US with the economy the way it is now."
"Mostly because millennials are more sympathetic after our own experiences. We were the first generation to deal with moving back home en masse after college." - d0ctorzaius
"At least live near your parents in adulthood. It’s awesome having everyone down the street from each other, makes raising your own children come full circle; specifically when you see your parents become awesome grandparents." - Cosmic_Gumbo
"Portuguese-American here, and yeah, it’s pretty common within my family. I have cousins who have lived at home with full careers until their late 20s. By that point, they usually have their own areas within the house, and privacy isn’t an issue, but yeah, it’s just how it is with us."
"The trade off is that when your parents get old and one passes, you help out with the living parent. As a kid, my grandfather lived with us, and it was honestly great." - BlametheButler
"I do think it’s important to go and live on your own in your 20s. Then I moved back in around 29. After you worked paycheck to paycheck and then move back, you realize a few things. Like, no utilities to pay for, the fridge has food in it all the time, my mom actually enjoys doing laundry, nice house on a lake... Everything you took advantage of before shines." - Particular_Night_360
Some imagined how much money Wolfhard would save, even as a famous actor.
"I still remember this. I moved out of my parents' house at 22 after getting my two-year degree, which was old back then (think 2012)."
"I moved out found out life was so hard and cost of living sucked. I worked full time and did part-time school (eventually getting my bachelor's) so basically my parents shamed me for wanting to move back in, so I never did and managed to accrue lots of student loan debt and am now paying a mortgage and student loans, which is, uhhh, much worse than before."
"I honestly wish I just stayed with my parents." - Tomatagravy
"I’m 27 and I still live my parents. I can’t afford to move out while I’m still in school." - ButtBread98
"Why waste money in a house you don’t live in a lot? And risk theft, etc."
"And there’s always someone to look after your pets, pick you up from the airport, help you move furniture, and talk to." - GearsFC3S
"He is saving so much money this way. An actor never knows when they will stop getting parts and how fast the money they have will be gone, trying to keep the lifestyle up."
"And it probably doesn't hurt to live somewhere without his name on the title, considering how stans behave."
"It's also just such a cool idea to spend time with family and loved ones." - RickMightBe
"I hope he feels that he doesn't have to explain. If he were rich and still wanted to live with his parents, that's his prerogative. Seems sensible to me if he's traveling a lot, why have a place that will sit vacant?" - aloranad
Though Wolfhard is famous and surely has the money to pay his own way, it makes sense that he's remained at home. With close connections to his family and traveling a lot for work, why not enjoy a warm and loving home base?
