Life is full of ups and downs, and for some, even if you’re a star, this might entail a major change in one’s career. These celebrities no longer do the jobs for which they got renowned. Discover what they’re up to now…
Tara Reid
Tara had a successful beginning to her acting career, appearing in films such as The Big Lebowski and American Pie, but later on, she opened her own restaurant.
Tara Reid
Danielle Colby
Before becoming successful in the acting industry, Danielle was enjoying success in another field: burlesque dancing. She is best recognized for her performance on the show American Pickers. She fell in love with dancing after witnessing a live performance in Chicago, and as a result, she began to dance herself and even started her own dance troupe.
Danielle Colby
Lucy Liu
Many do not realize that Lucy also works as a visual artist in addition to being an actress; yet, most people are oblivious of Lucy’s creative side. She devotes the majority of her time these days to working in television, but whenever she finds herself with spare time, she works on her artwork.
Lucy Liu
Julia Stiles
Julia is a seasoned actor since she has been in a large number of film and television roles. Despite the fact that she has a very busy profession, she still makes time for the charitable and philanthropic work that she does. Amnesty International and Habitat for Humanity are two of the organizations that have benefited from her work.
Julia Stiles
Jim Carrey
It’s not hard to argue that Jim is known for his acting because of the comedic roles he’s played in movies like “The Mask” and “Dumb and Dumber,” both of which have garnered him international acclaim. Painting, on the other hand, is a hobby that not many people are familiar with. The most of his time these days is taken up by artistic pursuits such as painting and drawing.
Jim Carrey
Ariana Richards
She didn’t do much acting work after Jurassic Park because she was so famous for her performances in that film and its sequel. Having said that, she did graduate from Skidmore College with a degree in fine arts. Since then, she has been painting, and she has garnered a lot of recognition in the world of art.
Ariana Richards
Bo Derek
She made her acting debut in the movie “Orca,” and just two years later, she starred in the movie “10,” which is widely considered to be her best work. Currently, Bo devotes the most of her time to her business, which specializes in the sale of items for the care of pets rather than working in the entertainment industry.
Bo Derek
Karyn Parsons
You might recall her from her part as Will Smith’s cousin on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. After that, she went on to land a few other smaller roles in films. She is now the owner and operator of a production company that makes instructional videos for kids.
Karyn Parsons
Chuck Norris
The fact that Chuck Norris is a well-known action and karate star is common knowledge; yet, the majority of people are unaware of the fact that he has a strong commitment to helping disadvantaged children and teenagers. His nonprofit organization, Kickstart Kids, has as one of its missions “the use of karate to teach students values that build character.”
Chuck Norris
Elisabeth Shue
Elisabeth, who is most known for her roles in films such as The Karate Kid and Adventures in Babysitting, has also maintained a lifelong interest in the sport of tennis. She participated in a variety of sports when she was younger, but once she became famous, she focused solely on tennis, and she hasn’t stopped playing the sport since then.
Elisabeth Shue
Corey “Big Hoss” Harrison
You may recognize Corey as an employee of Gold & Silver Pawn Shop and as a participant in the popular reality show Pawn Stars; yet, Corey didn’t start working out until after he had lap-band surgery. He now boxes five times a week, and he looks forward to it every time.
Corey Big Hoss Harrison
Angus T. Jones
After starring in the hit television program Two and a Half Men for ten seasons, Angus decided to leave the show after he became a Christian and was baptized. He referred to the program as “filth” and referred to himself as a “paid hypocrite.” After that, he made the decision to attend college, and he has since led a secluded life away from the public eye. He says, “The door is definitely still open for me to do that, but I’m taking things slowly.” Despite this, he has not ruled out the possibility of returning to television. “But I’m kind of liking the ability to travel and to move around at a moment’s notice and not have to be in the same location for years at a time.”
Angus T. Jones
Frankie Muniz
Frankie’s career in Hollywood got off to a fantastic start when he starred in movies like “Malcolm in the Middle” and “Big Fat Liar.” However, after his career reached a plateau, he started playing drums for a band called Kingsfoil and now he races cars professionally for Jensen Racing.
Frankie Muniz
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Even though she was very well known, Sarah Michelle Gellar decided to give up acting in order to focus on her food crafting company called Foodstirs. She also has future plans to publish a cookbook. The role of Buffy the Vampire Slayer was by far the most prominent role that Sarah Michelle Gellar has ever played.
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Chris Owen
Chris, who is best known for his part as “The Sherminator” in the film American Pie and all of its sequels, did not give up acting, but he did require another source of income in order to maintain his standard of living. After the conclusion of the show, he made the decision to become a waiter.
Chris Owen
Nikki Blonsky
After Nikki’s role in the film Hairspray, she found that she needed to supplement her income with work outside of her acting commitments on television and in movies. As a result, she pursued a career in the beauty industry and eventually earned her license to practice cosmetology. She is presently employed in New York, where she also maintains her acting career.
Nikki Blonsky
Marisa Tomei
Marisa is a well-established performer, and people recognize her from roles such as “My Cousin Vinny” and “Crazy, Stupid, Love,” as well as her appearances in Marvel films as “Aunt May.” In addition to acting, fitness is one of Marisa’s passions. She has already uploaded two different workout videos, and she is showing no signs of slowing down—quite the opposite!
Marisa Tomei
Fabio Lanzoni
He had a successful career as an actor and model in the 1980s and 1990s, at which time he was widely regarded as the “sexiest man alive.” But, as his celebrity began to wane, he began working as a spokesperson for several companies, including Old Spice and I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! as well as Oral-B.
Fabio Lanzoni
Jack Gleeson
If you watched Game of Thrones, you are familiar with King Joffrey, and it is likely that you were as startled as the majority of people when you saw what happened to him. But, there is no need for you to be concerned about Gleeson because he made the decision to retire from acting for good and enrolled in classes at Trinity University to earn his degree.
Jack Gleeson
Jeff Cohen
Although during his younger years Jeff was most recognized for his work on The Goonies, he now spends the majority of his time in the courtroom rather than in front of a camera. He is now a successful attorney who runs his own law practice and has his own law office.
Jeff Cohen
Jon Gosselin
Jon, who starred in the hit television show Jon & Kate Plus 8, is currently employed as a DJ at the Building 24 nightclub in Pennsylvania. After the show was over, he was forced to look for work and has since landed a fantastic career as a DJ.
Jon Gosselin
Vanilla Ice
When his popularity started to wane in the ’90s, he was one of the most successful rappers at the time, but later in life, he decided to invest in real estate. He made a profit by selling property that he was not utilizing at the time, and he is now the subject of a television show on the DIY Network called “The Vanilla Ice Project.”
Vanilla Ice
Rebecca Ritters
She began her career as a young actress on the show Neighbours. However, after leaving that position, she was unable to get many further acting roles on television. As a result, she returned to school to earn a degree in politics and international affairs and is now employed as a producer.
Rebecca Ritters
Dylan Sprouse
Dylan, who is best known for his role in the film Big Daddy, did not receive much acting employment after the film’s release. But, at this point in time, he is a master beer brewer and has worked for Kings County Distillery. After some time, he worked his way up to become the youngest brewmaster in all of America.
Dylan Sprouse
Michael Schoeffling
Michael got off to a solid start in the acting business with a prominent role in the movie Sixteen Candles, but now days he makes his money as a carpenter and lives in Virginia. After a few years following his breakout performance in Hollywood, he decided to pursue a career in the furniture making industry instead.
Michael Schoeffling
Tony Danza
Tony has had a successful acting career, appearing in films such as “Taxi” and “Who’s the Boss.” After that, he made the decision to become a teacher, which is widely regarded as one of the most challenging professions on the planet. Presently, you can find him instructing English to students in the tenth grade at Northeast Philadelphia High School.
Tony Danza
Mara Wilson
Mara was in a position to become a star after playing the lead role in Matilda and obtaining a part in Mrs. Doubtfire; nevertheless, she made the decision that the life of a writer was more suited to her and pursued that career instead. Since then, she has written a book and had it published.
Mara Wilson
Jason Zimbler
It’s possible that Jason from the sitcom Clarissa Explains It All is still fresh in your mind. After the conclusion of the show, he enrolled at the University of Notre Dame to pursue a degree in software design. After that, he moved back to Hollywood, but this time he didn’t pursue a career in acting. Instead, he got a job as a software designer at HBO.
Jason Zimbler
Hank Aaron
Because he broke Babe Ruth’s record, he is considered a legend. After retiring from playing baseball, Hank took a position coaching the Atlanta Braves. During his time with the Braves, Hank founded a BMW dealership in Georgia, and he claims that he includes an autograph with every vehicle that he sells.
Hank Aaron
Dylan & Blake Tuomy-Wilhoit
They are best known for playing the twin sons in “Full House” and the Netflix reboot “Fuller House,” but ever since then, they have completely removed themselves from the Hollywood scene. They are currently starring in their own sitcom in Australia. Both Blake and Dylan have changed careers and are now in the emergency services.
Dylan & Blake Tuomy Wilhoit
Danny Lloyd
Danny appeared in “The Shining,” which is widely considered to be one of the best horror movies of all time. In the movie, he played the role of Danny Torrance. He made the decision to leave the film industry and is now employed as a biology lecturer at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. You can find him there.
Danny Lloyd
Cameron Diaz
Cameron is a well-known figure, which may be one of the reasons why the media has not been paying much attention to her as of late. After her most recent job, she stated that she wanted to take some time to herself, and she is now stepping away from the public glare in order to embrace motherhood after giving birth to a baby girl with her husband, Benji Madden. Her daughter’s name is Madden, and Benji Madden is her husband.
Cameron Diaz
George Foreman
In addition to his success in the heavyweight boxing division, George Foreman is famous for the excellence of the grills that bear his name. After he retired from boxing, he assisted with the development and promotion of his grills, which were intended to encourage healthy eating; he continues to do so to this day.
George Foreman
Nick Offerman
Nick is, in real life, quite comparable to his on-screen counterpart Ron Swanson, who stars in the critically acclaimed television series Parks and Recreation. Both of them are passionate about woodworking and meat, and he runs the “Offerman Woodshop” in Los Angeles, where he creates boats and tables.
Nick Offerman
Susan Boyle
After competing on Britain’s Got Talent, which led to her becoming a household name all over the world, she went on to create a string of successful albums. But, she did not enjoy all of the fame and attention that came her way, and as a result, she withdrew from public view and has been seen applying for a career as a cashier.
Susan Boyle
Rick Moranis
Rick has seen a significant amount of success inside the Hollywood community. He has roles in movies such as “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” and “Little Shop of Horrors,” but ever since then, he has moved out into other forms of entertainment, specifically comic singing.
Rick Moranis
J.K. Rowling
Even J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter books, has pursued other jobs, primarily in the field of charitable work. She serves as the president of Gingerbread, an organization whose mission is to assist single parents in coping with the challenging aspects of being responsible for the upbringing of a kid. She has not stopped writing, but she has decided to devote a considerable amount of her time to volunteering for charitable organizations instead.
J.K. Rowling
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
The majority of people are unaware of the fact that he is also an exercise apparel designer despite the fact that he is most well-known for his wrestling and his acting in a number of movies throughout the course of his career. His new clothes collection is named “Project Rock,” and it was just introduced recently.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
Richard Rawlings
In addition to being the host of the series Fast N’ Loud, he also owns a bar and works as a mechanic. It is known as the Gas Monkey Bar N’ Grill, and it is a fantastic location for anyone who is seeking for live music and a good time.
Richard Rawlings
Ronda Rousey
She is presently considered to be one of the most talented UFC fighters in the industry, but in her spare time, she enjoys penning articles. In 2015, she released her autobiography titled “My Fight, Your Fight,” in which she details the many accomplishments she has attained during her life.
Ronda Rousey
Peter Ostrum
In 1971’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Ostrum played Charlie, the youngster who was fortunate enough to find the last golden ticket. He took on the renowned part when he was just 12 years old, but he decided not to pursue acting further. Ostrum, on the other hand, became a veterinarian when he grew up.
Peter Ostrum
Gene Hackman
Gene Hackman is an award-winning and iconic actor who has appeared in films such as Bonnie & Clyde, Unforgiven, and Superman. Although he had a successful acting career, in his latter years, he opted to pursue a different passion: writing. He presently devotes most of his time to creating historical books.
Gene Hackman
Phoebe Cates
When she starred in Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Gremlins in the 1980s, Phoebe Cates grabbed our hearts. She married her husband, Kevin Kline, in 1989 and left performing in 1994 to raise their children. Blue Tree, a shop on Madison Avenue in New York City, was founded by her in 2005.
Phoebe Cates
Danielle Fishel
Danielle Fishel played Topanga Lawrence on the hit program Boy Meets World and its offshoot, Girl Meets World. Fishel is now a journalist and reporter for PopSugar, a popular media site. She may also be seen on PopSugar’s YouTube channel.
Danielle Fishel
Ali McGraw
Ali McGraw rose to notoriety after playing in the 1970 film Love Story, for which she received an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress. She grew obsessed with Hatha Yoga and finally collaborated on a yoga DVD with Yoga Master Erich Schiffmann. She is also quite interested in efforts to promote animal welfare.
Ali McGraw
Kevin Jonas
Kevin Jonas was a member of the band The Jonas Brothers, which disbanded in 2013. Following this, Kevin pursued house remodeling and became a contractor, even appearing as a contractor on an episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. But, because the Jonas Brothers had just rejoined, his contract job was put on hold.
Kevin Jonas
Mike Vitar
Mike Vitar is best remembered for his role as Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez in the hit film The Sandlot. He continued to act on and off, making multiple guest appearances on TV and in films, but he chose to give up acting as a career. He then became a fireman and now works in Los Angeles.
Mike Vitar
Josh Saviano
Remember Kevin Arnold’s incredibly clever closest friend Paul Pfieffer from the famous TV program The Wonder Year? Josh Saviano played him, and following his acting career, he went on to study political science at Yale University. He then obtained his J.D. He practiced law for several years before venturing into business.
Josh Saviano
Jennie Garth
Garth was at the pinnacle of her fame in the 1990s when she played Kelly Taylor in the phenomenally famous TV program Beverly Hills 90210. The sitcom ended after ten seasons, and Garth was featured in a few minor parts elsewhere. She eventually chose to launch her own internet business, MomGiftBox.com, a subscription gift service. She has also made a workout DVD available.
Jennie Garth
Charlie Korsmo
If you saw the 1991 film Hook, you’ll remember the cute Jack, portrayed by Charlie Korsmo. He featured in numerous further films as a kid actor before deciding to leave the industry. Korsmo has subsequently followed the law and, following a successful career as a lawyer, is currently a member of the faculty at Case Western Reserve University’s School of Law.
Charlie Korsmo
MC Hammer
MC Hammer is the name of one of the most memorable and well-known songs of the early 1990s, “U Can’t Touch This,” and while he was a popular artist for a long time, he eventually went bankrupt. But, he has recently changed to religion and has become a minister, launching the M.C. TV ministry. Hammer and his pals.
MC Hammer
Tiffany
Tiffany became a pop music phenomenon and toured numerous malls in the 1980s when her hit song “I Believe We’re Alone Now” reached the top of the charts. She had to diversify her business once her celebrity began to diminish. Tiffany’s Boutique is a store she started in Nashville, Tennessee. She did, however, recently declare on Twitter that the business had closed.
Tiffany
Taran Noah Smith
Taran Noah Smith starred as the little Mark Taylor in the hit 1990s comedy Home Improvement. He did not pursue performing as a career as an adult but instead became a carpenter! He assisted Hurricane Harvey victims by collaborating with Burners Without Borders to rebuild after the hurricane.
Taran Noah Smith
Michael Maronna
Michael Maronna played big Pete on The Adventures of Pete & Pete, a popular Nickelodeon show from the 1990s. He later appeared in films like Home Alone and its sequel, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. He is no longer an actor, although he does work as an electrician on film and television projects.
Michael Maronna
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Jonathan Taylor Thomas is another another Home Improvement graduate who opted to retire from acting when the program ended. “I’d been traveling constantly since I was eight years old,” Thomas explained. “I wanted to go to school, travel, and take a vacation,” he said. He also played young Simba in The Lion King. He currently spends the most of his time writing and directing.
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Geoffrey Owens
At a Trader Joe’s in Clifton, New Jersey, in 2018, a patron took a number of pictures of former “The Cosby Show” actor Geoffrey Owens bagging groceries. Since his time on the show ended in 1992, Owens has continued to get small parts and said on “Good Morning America” that he is not ashamed of his side job. Every job is worthwhile; there is no better job than another, he asserted. His resurgence in the media ultimately benefited Owens’ formerly dormant acting career. Since then, Owens has landed roles on “The Haves and the Have Nots” by Tyler Perry and the ABC comedy “Bless This Mess.”
Geoffrey Owens
Lisa Whelchel
Blair Warner was portrayed by Lisa Whelchel on “The Facts of Life” from 1979 to 1988. A few months after the show’s finale, she got married and made the decision to leave the entertainment business in order to become a stay-at-home wife, mother, and author. She established the MomTime Ministries and has authored more than ten books. She has performed in a few acting roles in recent years, mostly in TV movies, but she also works as a speaker and a life coach.
Lisa Whelchel
Erik Estrada
Experienced actor Erik Estrada has almost 150 credits, but acting isn’t his only area of interest. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, he gained fame for his role as Officer Frank Poncherello on the television show “CHiPs,” but he was obviously itching for more. When Estrada was sworn in as a police reserve officer in St. Anthony, Idaho, in July 2016, fiction and reality finally collided. Since joining the force, he has aided in the department’s acquisition of a police dog and works to safeguard kids from cyber-predators. In the past, he worked as a reserve police officer in Muncie, Indiana.
Erik Estrada
Angelina Pivarnick
Angelina Pivarnick, an original “Jersey Shore” cast member, experienced a lot of drama during her two brief seasons of the popular reality series. She acknowledges regrets about leaving the show in an interview with Hollywood Life but expresses gratitude that it freed her up to pursue a career in humanitarian aid. Pivarnick is now employed by the FDNY as an EMT. She was able to take a break from saving lives in 2018 and 2019 to appear on “Jersey Shore Family Vacation,” and she will be back in the upcoming season.
Angelina Pivarnick
Macaulay Culkin
Macaulay Culkin amassed a resume as a child actor that propelled him to international fame. He is best known for playing Kevin McCallister in the “Home Alone” movies, but he has also appeared in “My Girl” and “Richie Rich.” Culkin doesn’t perform much these days, but his Bunny Ears satirical lifestyle blog keeps fans entertained. Along with this, Culkin (credited as “Mack” Culkin on the podcast’s website) and, up until June 2020, his pal Matt Cohen host a weekly Bunny Ears podcast.
Macaulay Culkin
Al Green
Al Green has eight songs that have reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, but he is more than just a musician. For more than 40 years, the “Let’s Stay Together” singer has served as the pastor of Memphis, Tennessee’s Full Gospel Tabernacle Church. Both Green and the church don’t seem to have websites. Recent TripAdvisor reviews, however, are raving about hearing the 11-time Grammy winner preach. In an interview with the news outlet Commercial Appeal in 2016, he revealed that he has frequent conversations with God, which demonstrated his steadfast faith.
Al Green
Lo Bosworth
Lauren “Lo” Bosworth’s development was documented for MTV viewers. Before appearing on “The Hills” from 2007 to 2010, she starred as herself in the MTV hit series “Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County” from 2002 to 2005. She has given up reality television in favor of being a serious girl boss these days. Bosworth established the personal care company Love Wellness, manages the lifestyle website TheLoDown, and co-hosts the weekly podcast “Lady Lovin’.”
Lo Bosworth
Andrew Shue
Andrew Shue played Billy Campbell on the 1990s television show “Melrose Place.” He had a successful acting career but ultimately decided he didn’t want to continue in the field. Shue was already an entrepreneur when he co-founded the nonprofit organization DoSomething.org in 1993, and he used his business acumen to launch the offline shopping club Club Mom. Because of this, CafeMom was founded, and later CafeMedia, a digital media behemoth with, as of this writing on LinkedIn, 102 million monthly unique visitors and 417 million social followers.
Andrew Shue
Willa Ford
The 2001 single “I Wanna Be Bad” by Willa Ford reached No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100. She left the music business after the release of her second single on September 11, 2001, when it did not achieve widespread success. Ford works as an interior designer full-time and acts on occasion. WFord Interiors is based in Los Angeles, and its founder and principal designer uses her considerable talents to make homes and businesses more aesthetically pleasing.
Willa Ford
Amanda Bynes
As a member of the cast of “All That” from 1996 to 2002, Amanda Bynes demonstrated her early comedic abilities, which led to her own series, “The Amanda Show.” In the 2000s, she also had starring roles in films like “Hairspray,” “What a Girl Wants,” and “She’s the Man.” Her final film role was in 2010’s “Easy A.” Bynes has had a troubled time away from the spotlight since then, revealing to Paper that she has battled drug addiction. Bynes has been concentrating on being a regular college student despite her problems. As of this year (2019), she is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles.
Amanda Bynes
Carrie Henn
In “Aliens,” Henn played Newt, a young space orphan, despite the fact that she was only 9 years old and had zero acting experience. She took home the Saturn Award for Best Young Actress/Actor. She decided to pursue a career in education instead of acting, enrolling at California State University, Stanislaus, and earning degrees in liberal arts and child development in 2000. Henn voiced a character in the animated series “Thunder Island” in 2020 and attended the Comic Con 30th Anniversary panel for “Aliens” in 2016 alongside co-stars Sigourney Weaver and Bill Paxton, but otherwise has avoided the spotlight.
Carrie Henn
Jennifer Stone
Stone had made appearances in episodes of “House” and “Without a Trace” prior to her Disney Channel debut. Following that, she appeared in TV movies like “High School Possession” and “Nasty Habits.” Stone has given testimony before the US Senate Special Committee On Aging about her experience with type 1 diabetes. She currently works in the emergency room at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California. She admitted to Deadline in 2020 that playing different characters while acting has aided her career as a doctor.
Jennifer Stone
Kay Panabaker
In movies and television shows on the Disney Channel, Panabaker frequently co-starred with her sister Danielle. She additionally portrayed Jenny Garrison in the 2009 “Fame” remake. She completed an 18-month zoology program at Santa Fe College after studying history at UCLA, and she now works as an animal keeper at Disney World. Panabaker claimed she lost interest in acting after a producer advised her to trim down because her TV character would soon have a romantic interest.
Kay Panabaker
Erik von Detten
The roles that von Detten played in the films Escape to Witch Mountain, Brink!, and The Princess Diaries helped him win the hearts of young people all over the world in the late 1990s and early 2000s. But after von Detten’s last acting credit in 2010 (a voiceover in Toy Story 3), the trajectory of his career took a turn, and he eventually found himself working in the financial industry.
Erik Von Detten
Peter Orstrum
That’s right, Charlie walked away from the chocolate factory. Ostrum made his debut in the film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory in 1971, playing the role of Charlie Bucket. This would turn out to be the only on-screen role Ostrum would ever have. Ostrum pursued a career in veterinary medicine after earning a degree in the field from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University in 1984.
Peter Orstrum
Noah Schnapp
The Stranger Things actor spends his time protecting people in different ways when he’s not fighting strange creatures in the Upside Down. The 17-year-old disclosed he works as a summertime part-time lifeguard at his neighborhood pool in an interview with Flaunt magazine.
Noah Schnapp
Clayton Snyder
Following the conclusion of the Disney Channel show, the Lizzie McGuire love interest decided against pursuing an acting career. Why? He intended to concentrate on water polo and subsequently play for Pepperdine University in California. Although his days as a kid star are long gone, Snyder now works in real estate in Los Angeles.
Clayton Snyder
Ross Bagley
The former child star, best remembered for his roles as Nicky Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Buckwheat in The Little Rascals, is now a real estate agent in Los Angeles.
Ross Bagley
Reed Alexander
Alexander left his role as Nevel on the well-liked Nickelodeon program iCarly and moved on to work as a journalist for publications including Business Insider and the Wall Street Journal.
Reed Alexander
Freddie Prinze Jr.
Freddie Prinze Jr. was widely recognized in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He ignited the silver screen with heartthrob-worthy parts in She’s All That and I Know What You Did Last Summer. Prinze had always enjoyed watching wrestling, and he had even posted on the WWE’s message boards. He was therefore engaged to write, produce, and direct for the WWE when he was looking for a change of pace in his career.
Freddie Prinze Jr
Kris Humphries
Kris Humphries played basketball as a sideliner. The athlete, who was born in Minneapolis, represented nine different professional leagues, including stops with the New Jersey and Brooklyn Nets, yet he never once represented the Minnesota Timberwolves, his home franchise. Humphries later wed Kardashian, though. And all of a sudden, attention was focused on him. He frequently appeared in tabloids, had to endure oddly specific jeers on the court, and endured harassment in public. 72 days later, the two filed for divorce. Humphries returned home when his NBA career was over and began franchising fast-casual restaurants.
Kris Humphries
Shaquille O’Neal
Shaquille O’Neal is an NBA Hall of Famer who has also developed movies, hip-hop albums, and amazing fashion selections while working as a basketball analyst for TNT. O’Neal admires police officers. He made the decision to do this in several cities. He graduated from the Sheriff’s Academy in Los Angeles and joined the reserve. He caught criminals in Miami who were committed hate crimes. He also took part in cases in Georgia and Virginia, where he was made an honorary deputy sheriff.
Shaquille O’Neal
Kal Penn
Kal Penn visited White Castle in 2004. He visited the White House in 2009. A little improvement, no? Despite his absurd on-screen antics in the Harold & Kumar series, Penn managed to land a serious job as the Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, where he worked under his real name, Kalpen Modi, to promote effective communication with underrepresented communities. But after two years in the post (and a brief hiatus to make the third Harold & Kumar movie), Penn left and went back to his show business career.
Kal Penn
Audrey Hepburn
Everyone’s dorm room featured a poster for Breakfast at Tiffany’s. And everyone’s closet contains a tiny black dress. All of this may be credited to Audrey Hepburn’s influence and classic Hollywood aesthetic. But many people overlook the fact that she ended her career shortly after reaching its pinnacle. Hepburn spent her whole adult career working for UNICEF, who she credited with helping her when she was a little girl in the devastated Netherlands during World War II. But in 1988, after leaving the screen, she was appointed an official ambassador and undertook a number of fruitful field missions.
Audrey Hepburn
Cary Grant
Cary Grant was Hollywood’s leading man who could master any genre, from His Girl Friday to North by Northwest. He was charming, appealing, and fascinating to watch. And at the age of 62, he abruptly ceased performing in 1966. He then began serving as a board member for other businesses. Some people believed Grant’s seat on the board of the cosmetics brand Faberge was merely an honorary one. Grant, though, took it seriously, showing up to every meeting and participating actively. He adopted comparable strategies while serving on the boards of Western Airlines, the Academy of Magical Arts, and MGM.
Cary Grant
Shirley Temple
We’re not sure which is more well-known: Shirley Temple, a kid performer who appeared in classics like Curly Top and sang and danced. Or the non-alcoholic Shirley Temple, which is a mixture of grenadine and lemon-lime soda. Actually, the drink is named for the celebrity, so, uh, yes, it’s probably her. In the late 1960s, Temple decided not to pursue a career in show business and instead focused on improving the world. She served as a United Nations delegate, ambassador to Ghana, chief of protocol for the US, and ambassador to Czechoslovakia throughout her late-period government career.
Shirley Temple
Kirk Cameron
Kirk Cameron is still acting, in a sense. However, we contend that the Growing Pains actor’s most recent stage appearances are all in support of his brand-new way of life as an ardent, born-again Christian preacher. Cameron’s message is furthered by films like Left Behind: The Movie, Fireproof, and Saving Christmas. In addition to the movies he makes, Cameron has openly denounced what he sees as anti-Christian corruption in the entertainment sector, even rejecting several plot ideas when working on Growing Pains. He is involved in the evangelical multimedia program The Way of the Master, which he co-founded. He mentors other evangelist preachers as well.
Kirk Cameron
Greta Garbo
Meatballs. Chocolate. Likewise Greta Garbo. The Scandinavian actor wowed audiences in silent films like Flesh and the Devil before making a smooth transition to talkies like Camille. Three fantastic things introduced from Sweden to America. When she was only 35 years old, she abruptly left the big screen. Why? Garbo had never like being in the spotlight. She hardly ever attended events, participated in interviews, or signed autographs. So she made the decision to embark on a new, more exclusive career: art collecting. Garbo’s collection, which included works by Auguste Renoir, was valued in the millions of dollars by the time of her passing.
Greta Garbo
Heather Donahue
Heather Donahue has had three different lives. One: a character from the cult film The Blair Witch Project. The Blair Witch Project’s “documentary” director was one of the two who “died” while making the movie. Three: a cultivator of medical marijuana. Even while we’re sorry she’s no longer a baby, we’re delighted she’s no longer a toddler. The Blair Witch Project was advertised as being 100 percent real when it was released in 1999. Which means that everyone believed Donahue was completely gone. It somewhat impacted her show business career. She changed her focus to developing unique green medicines and even wrote a memoir with the working title Growgirl.
Heather Donahue
Kristi Yamaguchi
In terms of figure skating, Kristi Yamaguchi is unbeatable. After she departed the rink, her icon status continued. It spun somewhere else. Tsu.ya is a women’s athletic clothing business, named after Yamaguchi’s middle name. The athlete was a global icon in the 1980s and ’90s, winning medals quicker than you could say “triple axel with a Y-spin landing.” Yamaguchi creates the fashionable garb herself, hoping to strike a balance between comfort and style. The best part is that all money raised goes to Yamaguchi’s Always Dream Foundation, which aids underprivileged kids.
Kristi Yamaguchi