Have you ever wondered if any celebrities have left Hollywood behind for normal jobs? As it turns out, quite a few have. Some of them have gone on to achieve great things, while we wish many of them would step back into the limelight.
▬Contents of this video▬ 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - Jack Gleeson 01:28 - Danny Lloyd 02:16 - Kevin Jonas 02:52 - Freddie Prinze Jr. 03:43 - Jeff Cohen 04:29 - Peter Ostrum 05:14 - Karyn Parsons 06:03 - Nikki Blonsky 06:54 - Mara Wilson 07:49 - Outro
Do you remember actor Jack Gleeson? He's one of the most recent celebrities who left Hollywood for a normal job. He decided to stop acting after making waves with his performance as Joffrey Bartheon on Game of Thrones. He pursued a degree in philosophy and theology and is now running a theater company.
Danny Lloyd is best known for his role as Danny Torrance in the classic horror film The Shining. He barely pursued acting following this role and is now a biology teacher. However, if you watch the recent sequel to The Shining, you might just catch his cameo.
But what about singer Kevin Jonas? What has he been doing since The Jonas Brothers broke up? It seems he can help you find the perfect restaurant. Likewise, Freddie Prinze Jr. can help you cook the perfect meal as he’s taken a break from acting.
Do you remember Chunk from The Goonies? What are Jeff Cohen’s other talents besides the “truffle shuffle?” Turns out, he's got a knack for law.
Fans of classic Hollywood cinema will remember Peter Ostrum, who played Charlie Bucket. He only acted in that one role but is now busy working as a veterinarian.
Karyn Parsons is best known as Hillary Banks in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. She continued to act in film and television following her role on the show. However, she’s now working behind the scenes in another creative endeavor.
Nikki Blonsky was the new face of Tracy Turnblad in the 2007 remake of Hairspray. Today, you’re likely to catch her on Instagram and TikTok. Mara Wilson was arguably one of the most famous child stars of the 90s. While she’s stepped away from acting, she’s an accomplished writer and mental health advocate.
Let’s look back at a few celebrities who left Hollywood for normal jobs…
Celebrities Who Left Hollywood for Normal Jobs
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