Tom Selleck He used to love racing his ATV around his 150-acre ranch, but these days he’s taking life a lot easier, according to a source who tells the story exclusively Closer It is a great relief for his loved ones – especially his loving wife of 38 years Jillie Mack.
“Tom is finally taking his foot off the gas and that is a great comfort to everyone who cares about him,” explains the insider. “For years he was busy around the ranch, racing around in his ATV and taking on projects as if he were still in his 40s, but these days he adopts a much more low-key routine.”
After Magnum PI alum’s latest network role Blue blood The 80-year-old actor, who ended in December 2024, is torn between his desire to continue his career at all costs and his family’s desire to take it easy after leaving behind the hectic filming schedule of a series star.
According to the source, 67-year-old Jillie, whom the famous actor married in 1987, was the driving force behind her husband’s desire to take a break and enjoy his free time.
“Jillie is grateful that he is listening to his body and slowing down. She has been urging him to slow down and be more mindful for years.”
A second source addressed previously Closer that the transition from full-time actor to homebody was a bit difficult for Tom and he continued to desperately try to keep up the pace by working on his fortune. “He’s slowed down a lot since the show ended, which has been a big adjustment for him and a little difficult, but luckily he has Jillie to help keep him going,” this source said. “She’s excited to have him home longer and he’s definitely grateful to have more time for long walks with her and cuddling on the couch.”
Now that he has finally embraced a slower pace of life, the first source adds that his wife couldn’t be happier as she can now spend more time with the legendary actor.
“She was very worried that he would overdo it on the ranch and get hurt. It’s a big burden on her to see him slack off.”
The couple has a daughter together, 36 years old Hannah Margaret Selleckwho loves ranch life as much as her father. An experienced show jumper, Hannah now runs Descanso Farm, her boutique training business based in California, and successfully competes in Grand Prix competitions. A life in the sun tending to his ranch is something Tom still doesn’t want to give up entirely.
“He still goes out and does what he loves, but now he’s more into gardening and feeding the horses instead of running around with machinery,” the insider adds. Ultimately, it’s about spending as much time as possible with the family, says the source. “Jillie wants to have him with her as long as possible. She is very grateful that he is finally learning to live within his boundaries.”
