How was the life of Hollywood stars who left the cinema: Darth Vader the farmer and others

2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55

It often seems to us that the fate of an actor is the joy of creativity and red carpet, but this is only one side of the medal. On the other - the daily hard work, conflicts with colleagues and devastating articles from critics. Many film actors, having reached certain heights, feel tired and a desire to change their lives. Some become disillusioned with the profession after a series of failures or simply decide to finally pay attention to their family and children. It is not often that stars in full blaze of glory leave the Hollywood Olympus, but sometimes it does happen.

Hayden Christensen

This rising Hollywood star seemed to have a bright future. The young actor of Canadian descent has appeared on screens since childhood. At the age of eight, he made his debut in a commercial for cough syrup, then got a role in a soap opera and was actively filmed in the 90s. Hayden's role as Anakin Skywalker in the second episode of Star Wars became a huge stroke of luck and a ticket to the world of "big cinema". By the way, he beat a lot of competitors during the casting. However, this work turned out to be a failure for the young actor. His game was criticized by both professionals and even spectators. It was considered that against the background of Natalie Portman and Ewan McGregor, the future villain looks unconvincing.

Unfortunately, further Christensen's career rolled downhill: the next role in the thriller "Narcosis" was awarded the "Golden Raspberry", and then the venerable directors turned away from him. In 2007, the actor announced that he would no longer act in films, left for his native Canada and bought a farm there. The Hollywood star became so passionate about agriculture that she even launched a country-style clothing line. Hayden has not completely abandoned cinema, but is now filming mainly in independent, auteur films. In 2014, he even took part in Sarik Andreasyan's Russian-American project “American Robbery”, but the film was also unsuccessful. In 2019, the actor once again appeared in the new Star Wars: Skywalker series. Sunrise ", however, only in audio version - the main character heard his voice along with other ghosts of the Jedi.

Cameron Diaz

A talented and truly popular actress, who has her own star on the Walk of Fame, surprised an army of fans with the decision to interrupt her film career. The reason was personal life. Despite the dizzying popularity and a lot of fleeting novels, the Hollywood diva could not find the man of her dreams, and she was already well over forty. However, in 2014, she met musician Benji Madden, and the couple got married a year later. Around the same time, the actress announced that she was leaving the cinema, and so far this decision has not changed. Cameron has not been filming for six years, and in 2019 she gave birth to a lovely daughter and is now completely immersed in maternal concerns.

Charlie Sheen

But this famous actor, not of his own free will, "tied" with acting. Despite the fact that today many stars are deliberately making a sensation to increase their popularity, there were too many scandals around Charlie Sheen. Alcohol and drug addiction, problems with the law and the beating of his wife - all this in the end overwhelmed the cup of patience of even the most enthusiastic fans. The actor was rapidly losing popularity with viewers, and in 2011 he was fired by CBS and Warner Bros. Television from the series in which he was filming at that time. The former star is now in business and plans to launch her own line of vapes (electronic cigarettes) with marijuana.

Jack Gleason

It is possible that this young talent will still return to the big screens, because his start was truly stellar. Having starred in a cameo in Batman Begins, Gleason rose to international fame as the fierce tyrant king from Game of Thrones. After the end of filming, the young actor said that he no longer intends to act in films, and entered the Faculty of Theology and Philosophy in Dublin. In an interview, the young man said that he always strove for a simple life, and not for the glitz of Hollywood. However, in 2020, Jack decided to take part in the new BBC series, so it cannot be said that he was completely disappointed in the profession.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

The names of these twins are known all over the world. The girls were very successful in filming from early childhood and became real stars. Such demand brought them not only popularity, but also a huge fortune. Olsen's adult sisters have not been filmed for a long time. As they explained, one of the reasons for this decision was the stereotype that the directors had. They were perceived only as a couple and did not allow each girl to show her talent separately. Now Mary-Kate and Ashley have their own production center, as well as perfume and clothing lines.

Grace Kelly

Today it seems to us that a whole era in cinema is associated with the name of an amazing actress, but this is far from the case. One of the most famous film stars in the world has been filming for only four years. Her career was fast-paced. During this time, she managed not only to receive an Oscar, but also left a significant mark on the cinema. Then the star won the heart of the prince of Monaco and became a real princess. This life story of Hollywood Cinderella, of course, is considered happy, but as a result, the brilliant actress left the cinema forever.

For female actresses, family is often the most important factor that makes them give up their careers for the sake of family.