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David Krumholtz, known for Oppenheimer, says he’s taking an indefinite break from acting after 30+ years, voicing frustration with how actors are treated, fears of going broke, pressure to self‑promote on social media, and a shifting, more corporatized Hollywood; he’d return only for the right project, and residuals from earlier hits like The Santa Clause have dwindled.
David Krumholtz clarified on Instagram that he has not retired or quit acting, but placed his career on hold to tend to his mental health and explore how he can be of service to others. He described the decision as a personal crossroads after years of success and disappointments, stressing that there’s still work to come and that the pause is about healing rather than giving up on acting. Fellow actors offered support as he navigates this new path.
Ceyair Wright, an undrafted free agent defensive back for the Cincinnati Bengals, left the team to pursue television and film opportunities, leveraging acting credits such as Space Jam: A New Legacy; the Bengals replaced him with Matthew McDoom, and coach Zac Taylor called Wright’s decision a difficult but career-focused pivot.
Jenna Ortega recalls her early career as a child actor, saying she went all day without water or food on set to avoid being a burden, a focus she now views as a rookie mistake; she credits Dakota Fanning as an early influence, and notes she nearly quit acting before landing You, with later breakout roles like Klara and the Sun on the horizon.
Ella Rubin, 24, leads Prime Video’s Sterling Point, Megan Park’s new YA drama, after a decade-long acting journey from a child performer to Broadway and TV roles. She credits Park’s collaborative approach for shaping Annie Jacobson and highlights on-set agency—like doing hair and wardrobe—to keep the actors grounded and authentic. Rubin emphasizes the importance of growing into adult roles and maintaining balance outside acting while looking ahead to future projects.
Samantha Morton says she hasn’t worked for a year since wrapping Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, attributing the gap to shifts in Hollywood politics and competition, but she remains hopeful about continuing to act into her 80s and notes she has three kids and a mortgage to support.
In a recent episode of his Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast, Ted Danson discusses the end of Cheers in 1993, saying he’d “f—ked up” his life and didn’t realize the show was over. He describes barely knowing himself at the time, taking a kind of postgrad growth experience with a mentor, and deciding to leave Cheers to pursue other roles in order to stop lying and become emotionally mature. The interview places his later career in context, noting his continued work in TV and film after Cheers.
Pamela Anderson says she has no plans to reprise her Baywatch CJ Parker role for the Fox/Fremantle reboot, noting she wants to pursue bold, varied acting projects (and possibly theater) after her recent work; she hasn’t been contacted about returning, though she’d consider opportunities if her kids were involved, and she previously cameoed in the 2017 Baywatch film.
John Cena posted a bald photo from his second round of FUE hair transplants, saying the 2024 journey spurred by fan jokes has changed his life and now supports his acting career; he follows a regimen including red-light therapy, minoxidil, vitamins, and shampoo, and his wrestling career ended with a loss to Gunther as he pivots to acting projects like Matchbox: The Movie, due Oct. 9, 2026.
Keith David will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 10, capping a career that spans stage work, iconic feature roles (The Thing, They Live), and a celebrated voice-acting and narration résumé (Dr. Facilier in The Princess and the Frog; Gargoyles; Ken Burns’ Jackie Robinson). He describes the Walk of Fame as honoring those he’s learned from and continues to stay busy with new roles on FX’s The Lowdown and NBC’s Sunset P.I., keeping a 47-year-long career thriving.
Jenna Ortega revealed she nearly quit acting after leaving Disney Channel’s Stuck in the Middle, but landing the Season 2 role on Netflix’s You convinced her she could keep going, a turning point that led to later success in projects like Wednesday and Scream.
Corey Parker, a versatile actor known for Friday the 13th Part V and Will & Grace, died at 60 in Memphis after a battle with cancer, TMZ reports. The veteran performer started his career in the mid-1980s, later mentoring younger actors on projects like Sun Records and Ms. Marvel, and he grew up in a creative family led by his mother Rocky Parker and sister Noelle.
In a candid interview, François Arnaud discusses his breakout as Scott Hunter in Heated Rivalry, attributing the show's global surge to its focus on vulnerable masculinity and a critique of toxic stereotypes. He recalls his path into acting, the skating prep that shaped the role, and how early reactions from Montreal screenings signaled growing fan excitement. Arnaud hints at future, wilder projects beyond Heated Rivalry, cites literary influences and favorite books, and shares personal quirks—from his smoothie habit to a dream collaboration on Anna Sriram’s Fucktoys, painting a picture of a career stepping into bolder, more chaotic territory.
Lewis Pullman, son of Bill Pullman, has built a steady acting career marked by diverse roles and a humble approach, and is poised to become a household name with his upcoming starring role in The Testament of Ann Lee, all while emphasizing hard work and authenticity.
Marisa Abela, star of the TV series Industry, discusses the show's bold content, her evolving role, her rising career including playing Amy Winehouse, and her personal journey through challenges like thyroid cancer, highlighting her professionalism and bright future in entertainment.