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Cameron Diaz stepped away from the public eye after her role in the 2014 movie 'Annie.' After a few years, she officially retired from acting. But in 2022, she surprised everyone by revealing that she would be making a comeback to star in the movie 'Back in Action' alongside Jamie Foxx.
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Meg Ryan was a prominent figure in the '80s and '90s, but her last notable work was in 2015 with 'Ithaca.' It seems like she might be done with acting for good. In 2019, she shared with The New York Times that she planned to take a break from acting because she was feeling burnt out.
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Jack Nicholson, who is now in his mid-eighties, had a remarkable acting career that lasted for over 50 years. Considering his age, nobody would blame him if he decided to retire. However, it's interesting to note that he has never officially announced his retirement from acting. As a result, many fans might not be aware that they may never see him in a movie again.
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Many might be surprised to learn that Eva Mendes hasn't appeared in any films since 'Lost River' in 2014. In 2020, she explained the reason behind her hiatus. She shared with a fan through Hola, "As a mother now, there are many roles I won't do. There are many subject matters that I don't want to be involved with, so it limits my choices, and I'm fine with that."
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Former Nickelodeon star Amanda Bynes surprised many when she announced her retirement from acting at a young age. She had already built a successful movie career, and her decision came after appearing alongside Emma Stone in 'Easy A' (2010). Bynes shared her retirement news on Twitter.
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Unfortunately, Cameron Diaz's comeback to acting was short-lived. In March 2023, before the filming for 'Back in Action' was even finished, news got out that Diaz had chosen to retire once more. According to sources close to her, the long days on set, which kept her away from her family, made her decide to step back from acting after completing the movie.
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After his role in 'Phantom Thread' in 2017, Daniel Day-Lewis probably won't act in movies anymore. His team told 'Variety' that he's retiring. The statement read, "Daniel Day-Lewis will no longer be working as an actor. He is immensely grateful to all of his collaborators and audiences over the many years." So, it looks like he's done with acting.
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In March 2022, Bruce Willis' family shared the sad news that he had been diagnosed with aphasia, a rare condition that affects language processing, speaking, and understanding. As a result, he had to retire from acting. This diagnosis was shocking and heartbreaking for his fans who have admired his work for many years. Then, on February 16, 2023, his family provided another update on his health. They revealed that Bruce Willis had received a new diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia, which is another challenging condition.
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Robert Redford has been officially retired since 2018, which is when he appeared in 'The Old Man & the Gun.' While he did some voice work more recently, he expressed to Entertainment Weekly that he had pretty much decided to call it quits with acting and move towards retirement. He said, "Never say never, but I pretty well concluded that this would be it for me in terms of acting."
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This isn't the first time Steve Martin has talked about retiring. He mentioned, "My wife keeps saying, ‘You always say you’re going to retire and then you always come up with something.’" Even though he's ready to take a break, it seems like the entertainment industry keeps tempting him with new projects and ideas, making it hard for him to step away.
From Bruce Willis to Daniel Day-Lewis, a bunch of famous actors have chosen to take a break from acting. They have their own reasons, like health issues or simply feeling content with what they've accomplished.
Explore our gallery to uncover actors who retired, some with big announcements, others quietly. You might be surprised to find out which ones won't be acting again.