12 Actors Who Disappeared From The Screen And Had A Good Reason For It

Many actors decide to step away from the screen for a while. This is usually because they are fed up and need more time for themselves or their families. But there are also cases of celebrities who decide to take time off to work on other things. Most of the time, the break is short, but what is really impressive about it all is that many times the return to the world of the show happens in great style, as if the break worked as a springboard for even more success.

O awesome.club decided to understand what led some actors to take a break from their careers. Despite agreeing with their reasons, we must confess that we were happy to have some of them back on screen.

Sandra Bullock took the time to spend 24 hours a day with her two children at home, the place that makes her happiest. According to the actress, she wants to “be available to solve all their needs” and respect their “social calendar”. Sandra decided to take a break and did not reveal how long it will last, but we know that at some point she will return with the same force as before.

Emma Watson has also decided to take a break from her career a few times, as in 2016, when she decided to dedicate herself to studying and working as a UN ambassador. In 2020, she also decided to step away from social media and the public eye for almost a year. Currently, the actress makes sporadic posts on her networks and we haven’t seen her on the big screen since her role in Adorable Women.

The actor decided to take a break in 2019 to spend more time with his kids. He revealed that he would prioritize his three children and said the following: “They are at a very important age. They are still young and they notice when I am away for a long time”. As being away from the children can be very complicated, we understand the actor’s decision.

Jennifer Lawrence decided to work with non-profit organizations in 2019. In an interview, the 27-year-old actress declared: “I am going to take the next year off”. And she added: “I’m going to work with an organization that is part of RepresentUs, trying to engage young people politically at the local level.” It’s beautiful to see how the actress is fighting for the causes she believes in.

The Canadian star took a break at a certain point in her career to reflect on what she was doing. At the time, he revealed: “I’ve lost perspective on what I’m doing. I think it’s good to take a break to re-evaluate why and how I’m doing all of this.” And he did take a break, but he came back some time later and played excellent roles.

The fight against lupus caused many side effects in Selena Gomez’s life, such as anxiety, panic attacks and depression. That’s why the actress and singer decided to take a break, to dedicate herself to health and happiness. She received huge support from fans, who were relieved when they learned that she received a kidney transplant as part of her treatment.

After winning three Golden Raspberry Awards (a kind of Oscar parody), Eddie Murphy understood that the movies he was making weren’t good. However, as he wanted to be remembered as a funny actor who has already received several Emmy and Golden Globe nominations, he decided to step aside. Eddie has now been away from the screen for six years, although the break he had planned would only last a year.

Eva Mendez has been away from the screen for some time, and the main reason for that is her commitment to her family. The actress explained her absence by saying that there are many roles that she cannot do because she needs to set a good example for her daughters. In other words, she decided to put her children first, above her career, and we don’t blame her for that.

Tom Hiddleston’s departure from the spotlight was widely noticed by his fans. The actor called this break “a moment to think” because, according to him, “I was playing so many different characters in so many parts of the world that the moment came to distinguish what was real in his life”. But you can rest assured that Marvel’s Loki is preparing his return. We can’t wait to see him on screen again.

In 2016, Gwyneth Paltrow decided that she was going to dedicate herself entirely to her company for a while. Of that decision, she said: “We made some investments last year, so I realized I had to dedicate myself to this job full time.” The actress launched the company Goop in 2008 as a homemade weekly newsletter, but it has grown a lot to also include podcasts, stores and other products.

Renee Zellweger won an Oscar for Cold Mountain and received many nominations for other awards in the 2010s. However, after this successful phase, the protagonist of Bridget Jones’s Diary decided to take a break that lasted six years. She explained that she needed some time off because she was suffering from “impostor syndrome”. The actress revealed that all along she thought she would be found out and fired at any moment.

Cameron Diaz has had a long career and the roles she’s played have made her an icon in Hollywood. However, the actress disappeared from Hollywood in 2014 because she needed some time to think about her life and recharge. “She said to myself, ‘I really don’t know who I am,’ which is very difficult to accept and face. I felt the need to become whole,” explained the actress.

How do you see these breaks that some actors and actresses decide to take? Do you know other celebrities who have taken a break from their careers? Tell in the comments.