Hollywood actors taking a break or retired from acting

One of the most recent stars to proclaim their retirement was Jim Carrey. The Mask actor better known for his quirky and over the top acting and humor told Access Hollywood that he is leaving acting behind. Jim said “I really like my quiet life and I really like putting paint on canvas and I really love my spiritual life and I feel like — and this is something you might never hear another celebrity say as long as time exists — I have enough. I’ve done enough. I am enough.”

Then however, right after the Hollywood actor said that he was fairly serious about retirement, he said, “If the angels bring some sort of script that’s written in gold ink that says to me that it’s going to be really important for people to see, I might continue down the road, but I’m taking a break.”

Bruce Willis the Die Hard, Hollywood action film icon is retiring from acting due to health reasons. This month, his family made a heartfelt announcement on social media that the actor recently diagnosed with aphasia and it is affecting his cognitive abilities. Bruce is one of the most prolific actors of the 90’s and throughout his extensive career he has gifted us with many cinematic gems. Today, his health condition prevents him from continuing in the world of acting.

The statement which both his daughters Rumer and Scout posted read: “To Bruce’s amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities,” the family members wrote via Instagram, referencing the language disorder characterized by the inability to understand or express speech. “As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him.” His wife Emma Heming and ex, Demi More also shared it on their social networks.

Another reason that has kept great actors away from the cameras and our screens is parenthood. Sandra Bullock recently announced that she is taking an indefinite break from acting because she wants to pursue motherhood. The actress was promoting her upcoming film The Lost City when she revealed that she plans to take a break to dedicate herself to her children, 11-year-old son Louis and her 8-year-old daughter Laila.

In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, she explained that she needed to be “in the place that makes her the happiest. I just want to be 24/7 with my babies and family. That’s where I’m going to be for a while.“ So while she’s not officially retiring, she is defintely taking a break to enjoy her kids.

Although we recently saw Emma Watson in the 20 years of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Special, the young actress has been away from the cameras for quite some time now. Our beloved Hermoine Granger made announcement via the Daily Mail making her retirement official. At 31-years-old, Emma has earned a university degree in literature and has decided to put acting on hold.

According to Daily Mail she wants to spend more time with her boyfriend Leo Robinson, who she might want to start a family with. This doesn't?t seem like a permanent retirement, but rather a temporary break.

Cameron Diaz was the star girl of the 90s and 2000s and managed to stay in the spotlight by dedicating herself to the comedies and rom-coms. In 2014, at the premiere of ‘Annie’ the Something about Mary actress confessed her desire to take a break from the industry.

She said she was tired of traveling and getting so much exposure. Four years later, in 2018, she made an official retirement statement: “I’m not promoting any movie and I don’t have to give anything to anyone. I’m not going to do it anymore, I’m going to live my life.”

Mary-Kate and Ashley captured our hearts on TV’s Full House and their Disney movies together. The two twins made a joint decision around 2004 to enter the world of fashion. The two founded their own fashion brand and company, which was highly-praised and led them to successful careers in that world. In 2012, they declared their official retirement acting.

However, while we miss the twins dearly, there is a third sister, Elizabeth Olsen that while they were retiring entered Hollywood and has already entered the Marvel Universe, being casted in at least 5 Marvel movies, including Avengers and Captain America.

Who can forget The ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ star! Frankie Muniz retired from TV to follow his dream as a race car driver. In 2001 and just at 16 years of age, he drove a race car for the Daytona 500. Since then, he has become a professional racer, even winning a sportsmanship award from his peers.

Muniz also runs an olive oil store in Arizona.

Meghan Markle appeared in movies like ‘Remember Me’ before playing Rachel Zane in the hit legal drama ‘Suits’ for seven seasons. However, love took her away from the cameras when, in 2016, a friend arranged a blind date for her...with no other than Prince Harry. The two fell in love, and Meghan, shortly before marrying Harry, left ‘Suits’ and has not acted since.