11 Celebrities Who Choose To Step Away From Stardom

For most superstars, the siren call of fame is strong enough to keep people in the public eye for as long as possible. For some, secretly living a peaceful life is all their wishes. Indeed, everyone has fantasized about being a wealthy and famous celebrity. Glamour has always appealed to them as a fascinating world. For years, young aspirants have struggled to break into the madhouses of fashion, music marketing, movies, and other kinds of entertainment. They do everything they can to keep ahead of the competition.
Nonetheless, behind the spotlight is another crazy world beyond our expectations. Some celebrities know it is not their sanctuary. Thus, they walked away from the spotlight without looking back. It's not like they fall short or lack motivation. They just have enough of the Entertainment industry, get tired of lies and conflicts, and wish for a comfortable, warm nest to stay in. These are celebrities reaching the peak of their careers yet choosing to live ordinary lives. You know, doing daily chores, following their hidden passions, grocery shopping, and so forth.
So, here they are, living their refreshing lives after stardom.

#1. Kevin Jonas

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With his two brothers, he started out as a member of the world-famous band The Jonas Brothers. The three-piece combo quickly rose to fame and fortune and marked their name among celebrities. Their albums reached the top of the charts. They sold out all of their performances. They were featured in every magazine and even starred in popular Disney teenage movies. Kevin, on the other hand, resigned and created food-finding software. Now that he has more time on his hands, he is also a father, chilling with his child.

#2. Dylan Sprouse

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The twins Dylan and Cole Sprouse were a bam in the Disney Channel series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and The Suite Life on Deck. Dylan believed it was time to branch out when the series concluded. He graduated from New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study with a four-year degree in video game design.

#3. Jim Carrey

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Jim Carrey is quite possibly the most well-known and respected Hollywood celebrity. He made millions and had well-known loves, yet he has experienced some hard times. He turned to more serious projects, such as writing books for kids and publishing politically charged multi-colored artwork.

#4. Cameron Diaz

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Cameron Diaz is a former actress and model who has been awarded numerous awards throughout her career and was at a certain time, the highest-paid actress in Hollywood. She has released a health book and has put resources into health and biotech startups. Yet that as it may, her real passion is being a mother and a wife, and she has no intention of returning to the big screen.

#5. Audrey Hepburn

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Audrey Hepburn’s classic Hollywood style and influence are incomparable. But many people forget she retired just a few years after her career peak. Hepburn had worked with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for all her adult life, crediting them with assisting her as a child in the war-torn Netherlands. But in 1988, after her screen retirement, she was made an official ambassador and went on several constructive field missions.

#6. Tiffany

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In the ‘80s, her music was spread directly to the teens, and her debut album sold well. But after that, sales and public interest kept dwindling. So Tiffany shifted, opening her own clothing store in Nashville, and began selling clothes directly to teens. It’s the circle of life.

#7. Elizabeth Hurley

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In 2002, Austin Powers actress Elizabeth Hurley stopped acting so that she could raise her son.

#8. Shaquille O’Neal

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Beyond NBA Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O’Neal’s career on the court, he’s made movies, hip-hop albums, and excellent fashion choices as a TNT basketball commentator. O’Neal loves cops. So he decided to become one. He went through Los Angeles’ sheriff's academy and became a reserve officer. He busted perps committing a hate crime in Miami. And he’s participated in cases in Virginia and Georgia, becoming honorary sheriff's deputies in both states.

#9. Frankie Muniz

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Frankie Muniz was a cool kid on the big screen as Cody Bank the agent. He’s now a full-fledged race car driver! The child dashed off to a completely other location, but it suits him perfectly.

#10. Angus T. Jones

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Angus played the young Jake Harper in “Two and a Half Men” for ten seasons. He left the show, and he left the spotlight, for religious reasons. After giving up acting, he took on the University of Colorado at Boulder to seek a degree in environmental studies.

#11. Mike Vitar

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You likely know Mike Vitar as "Benny the Jet" Rodriguez from The Sandlot. But soon after breaking out in this film, Vitar quit acting, eventually becoming a Los Angeles firefighter. In 2015, he had legal troubles and was suspended without pay for six months. He has since returned to full duty.
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