12 Times Hollywood Actors Disappeared From Our Screens For Legitimate Reasons

Diving into the Hollywood acting industry is proven to be onerous. It is a fact that when stepping into Hollywood, actors either make it or break it regardless of where their starting lines are. To being gained international recognition, actors and actresses use their acting skills or sometimes take advantage of their beauty to make a great impression on viewers and nail an iconic role at least. After their successful roles, movie buffs often expect their next performance, but sometimes it’s devastating to imagine that this might be the last time some will be seen.
Whether they chose to take care of their family or run a business, many actors have decided to retreat from working on screens for a period of time. Aside from actors who completely disappeared from the screen, some just take a short break and the comeback is somewhat impressive.
Below are some times when Hollywood actors disappeared from the screen and we can’t wait to see their comeback.

#1 Sandra Bullock

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Sandra Bullock decides to take a break to take care of her two lovely kids and family. She is planning on “servicing their every need” as well as “their social calendar” and doesn’t reveal how long she will come back.

#2 Emma Watson

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Emma Watson is so busy with her studies in college and being a goodwill ambassador for the UN. For these reasons, she has taken a step back from acting for some time.

#3 Chris Hemsworth

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The Thor legend wanted to spend more time with his children so he decided to take a break in 2019. He said, “They are at a very important age. They are still young, and they are aware when I leave more than before”. Fortunately, he came back to our screens. In 2022, he starred in “Thor: Love and Thunder”.

#4 Jennifer Lawrence

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Jennifer Lawrence hit the pause button on her acting career for non-profit organizations in 2019. The actress shared, “I’m going to be working with this organization as a part of RepresentUs...trying to get young people engaged politically on a local level”.

#5 Ryan Gosling

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Ryan Gosling used to leave the cinema industry to reflect on what he was doing. The actor shared, “I’ve lost perspective on what I’m doing. I think it’s good for me to take a break and reassess why I’m doing it and how I’m doing it”. Fortunately, he got back to his fans with many outstanding roles.

#6 Selena Gomez

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Selena Gomez battled with lupus and suffered severe side effects such as anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. For this reason, the singer took some time off to focus on her health. At that time, she received great support from her beloved and fans.

#7 Eddie Murphy

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After winning the 3 Razzie awards, Eddie Murphy felt that he started to be an actor with bad performances. The actors wanted to be remembered as someone funny with multiple prestigious awards and nominations. On March 31, 2022, it was announced that Murphy will portray George Clinton in an untitled biopic, with John Davis and Catherine Davis producing through Davis Entertainment.

#8 Eva Mendez

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Because of her commitment to her family, Eva Mendez disappeared from our screens for a long time. She revealed that she wanted to put her daughters first, above her acting career. Of course, we can’t blame her for that.

#9 Tom Hiddleston

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Tom Hiddleston’s retreat from the spotlight has been noticeable among fans. The actor shared that he’s “been playing so many different people in so many different parts of the world and it’s very important to distinguish what’s real in one’s own life”. Marvel’s Loki is his comeback and it is so impressive.

#10 Gwyneth Paltrow

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Gwyneth Paltrow wanted to focus on her wellness and lifestyle company. She said, “We took some investments last year, so as soon as we had other people’s money, I realized I really better focus on this completely”.

#11 Renee Zellweger

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Renee Zellweger stopped her acting career for a long time after receiving an Oscar for Cold Mountain and nominations for 2 other awards in the 2010s. She suffered from imposter syndrome, “This is the time you’re going to be figured out, this is the time you’re going to get fired for sure”.

#12 Cameron Diaz

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In 2014, Cameron Diaz decided to disappear from Hollywood because the actress needed some time to charge her battery. She explained, “I just went, ’I can’t really say who I am to myself,’ which is a hard thing to face up to. I felt the need to make myself whole”.