Winona Ryder is no stranger to the limelight, but now that Stranger Things has wrapped up, it seems like she's more interested in staying under the radar. A source exclusively tells Closer that she's found her happy place in Northern California, enjoying a private life with her partner Scott MacKinlay Hahn, away from all the Hollywood chaos.
Building a Life Away From the Spotlight
Winona, who just had one of the biggest hits of her career with Beetlejuice and Stranger Things, has become wealthier than she ever imagined. But guess what? She still prefers to take as much as six months off each year. That's right, six months! And she's designed her life in Northern California to be super comfortable and relaxing. No need for exotic vacations to recharge—just chilling out with Scott at the cozy home they've spent years building together is enough for her.
Scott MacKinlay Hahn: The Love Behind the Scenes
At 53, Winona began a private relationship with Scott in 2011. Now, if you're wondering what she thinks about him, let me tell you—it's all love. "He’s so great. He really is. I’m really lucky," Winona gushed during an interview with Harper’s Bazaar back in July 2024. Scott, by the way, is barely active on social media, but that's totally fine with Winona. She loves the quiet life they've built together.
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A Career Comeback with a Twist
Winona hasn't always had it easy. Back in the early 2000s, she faced some serious career setbacks, including an arrest for shoplifting in December 2001. That made it tough for studios to insure her as a lead for a while. But here's the amazing part—she made a huge resurgence in the 2010s. And now, she's decided that staying out of the spotlight and hanging out at home with Scott is more than enough for her.
More Movies on the Horizon
Winona is more in demand than ever, and with Stranger Things wrapped, she has plenty of opportunities. TV has made her rich, but movies are her true love, and she definitely has a few more great ones she wants to make. But here's the kicker—she's not going the Nicole Kidman route, making three movies and two miniseries every year, even though she knows she could. Winona prides herself on being picky, and it's all about the downtime for her—sleeping in, going to her favorite neighborhood restaurants. For her, being a workaholic would be a recipe for disaster.
A Strategic Approach to Wealth Building
A second source revealed Winona's future plans, which involve growing her fortune into old age through traditional investments in residential real estate and even flipping homes. While she's grateful for the television windfall in her career's second act, she's not foolish enough to think another hit of that magnitude will just fall into her lap. Instead, she's taking a much more relaxed approach to her upcoming projects, focusing on quality over quantity.
