Remember Ruby Wax? The loud, lightning-fast American comedian who invaded British TV? She was everywhere in the 90s. Now? She’s somewhere much quieter.
Ruby Wax doesn’t live in a mansion in Hollywood. She doesn’t hide in a London penthouse either. She lives in the English countryside, specifically in Oxfordshire. Think rolling green hills, not red carpets.
Why did she leave the noise? Because Ruby had to save her own brain. After years of stand-up and TV, she burned out. She got a Master’s degree in Mindfulness from Oxford University. Now, her home is her sanctuary.
The Cottage of Calm
She bought a thatched cottage. Yes, a real one with a straw roof. It’s not a palace. It’s cozy, rambling, and full of character.
Inside, you won’t find a disco ball. Instead, there are books, Buddhist statues, and a meditation cushion. She calls it her “nuthouse”, but in a good way.
Her garden is huge and wild. She doesn’t tame it into neat rows. She lets the nettles grow because the butterflies love them. It’s a chaotic, happy mess—just like her old comedy.
