BBC'S The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman has recently returned to screens to host the second season of the tense psychological reality TV show but many may not know that behind the scenes, the star is battling a life-long health condition.
24.12.2023 - 07:42 / justjared.com
Several stars have left Hollywood behind for normal jobs despite having successful movie or TV careers.
Over the years, stars including Frankie Muniz, Jennifer Stone, and Kal Penn said goodbye to the acting careers in Hollywood and pursued jobs in different fields.
We’re now taking a look at 15 stars that left Hollywood for normal jobs – and one star even became a police officer after playing one on TV!
Click through the slideshow to see the stars that left Hollywood for other careers…
BBC'S The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman has recently returned to screens to host the second season of the tense psychological reality TV show but many may not know that behind the scenes, the star is battling a life-long health condition.
Former Manchester United defender Saidy Janko has slammed the "unacceptable" events that led to their plane making an emergency landing.
an update Wednesday on her former “Today” co-host and friend, Kathie Lee Gifford five years after she left the show. “By the way, Kat’s living her best life,” Kotb, 59, said of Griffin, 70. “She’s in Nashville, she’s writing music, she is living her best life.
Pedro Pascal has singled out the actor that he considers to be “the greatest American actor in our lifetime”.The star of The Last of Us and The Mandalorian was speaking at a ceremony in Hollywood yesterday (January 8) for the unveiling of a new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The star being unveiled was for the actor Willem Dafoe, and in his speech to the audience at the event, which also included Guillermo Del Toro, Patricia Arquette and Mark Ruffalo, Pascal lavished his fellow actor with praise.“I saw Platoon in the movie theatre with my father and he made me cry so hard my dad sent me to the bathroom,” Pascal said.“He redefines the concept of rebel and originality by making it about generosity, integrity, kindness and fun. Willem is a good time and an amazing friend.”“He has been my greatest teacher,” Pascal continued about Dafoe, with whom he co-starred in the 2017 film The Great Wall.
Ruth Langsford has advised fans to 'remember' before apologising to one of her disgruntled fans. The presenter shared a relatable new video on social media in which she opened up about getting back to into her routine after the Christmas and New Year festivities.
A couple have issued a warning to other homeowners after losing almost £11,000 in savings after being 'scammed'. Married couple Fiona and Andre Barton, both 60, say their property was left 'unsellable' after having spray foam insulation installed in their loft.
Even those with an obsession of winning the FA Cup can slip up every once in a while.
Variety Staff Follow Us on Twitter Want to know which international features vying for Oscar gold are worth watching? Variety‘s team of critics has been on the ground at Cannes, Berlin, Venice, Toronto and other major film festivals, on the hunt for the best of the best. In December, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences unveiled its shortlist of 15 films eligible for the second round of voting in the Best International Feature Film category.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Jeffrey Wright‘s latest stop on his “American Fiction” press tour was a cast interview with Entertainment Weekly in which he shocked his co-stars with a story about how he once refused a studio’s request to censor his dialogue. The Emmy winner starred in Ang Lee’s 1999 Civil War drama “Ride With the Devil” as a former slave fighting for his freedom. “In this scene in which he has this kind of the apex of his awakening and his need to emancipate himself, he says, ‘Being that man’s friend was no more than being his n—–.
Mickey Cottrell has sadly passed away at the age of 79 on New Year's Day, his sister has announced. Mickey was perhaps best known for his roles as Chancellor Alrik Star Trek: The Next Generation and Dumah in Star Trek: Voyager, he also appeared in My Own Private Idaho, Hellraiser: Bloodline, and the video game Terror T.R.A.X.: Track of the Vampire. He also worked as a producer and publicist on a number of films and TV shows.
The familiar face of Toby Jones has returned to our screens for the new ITV drama Mr Bates vs Post Office, but what fans might not know is that he also has star-studded parents.Toby, 57, who holds an OBE, is best known for being the voice of Dobby in the Harry Potter films from 2002 to 2010. Other huge roles from the actor include Percy Alleline in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Claudius, the announcer for The Hunger Games.
Eamonn Holmes has joked the 'secrets out' as he was seen cosying up to a Hollywood star on New Year's Eve - but it wasn't what it seemed. The GB News host took to social media on Monday (January 1), seemingly to give an update on what he'd been up to the night before.
Love Island finalist Paul Knops looks unrecognisable and completely different five years on from starring on the hit ITV2 dating show. Former reality star Paul found fame on the programme in 2018 when he finished in second place alongside Scottish beauty Laura Anderson. But things quickly turned sour when they decided to split and Paul accused the ex air hostess of moving on with Islander Max Morley "weeks" before he ended their romance.
Danny Masterson has been pictured for the first time since his conviction for sexual assault. His mugshot was released as he begins his 30-year prison sentence.The former star of That 70s Show was found guilty of sexually assaulting two women about two decades ago. He was sentenced in September after being convicted last May.
Love Actually might have come out 21 years ago, but it's still a Christmas classic - with many of its characters instantly recognisable to many. Many of the actors from the film have gone on to star in other popular shows like Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and Bridget Jones' Diary. One actress that Love Actually fans might remember, however, is Mia, who ended up being the mistress to Harry, who was portrayed by the late Alan Rickman.
Dylan Sprouse carries Virginia Gardner out of the ocean in the new trailer for their upcoming movie Beautiful Wedding!
Your son too,” he added, presumably about Hunter. “Your response is..? Sincerely, John Schneider,” he concluded.
Jack Antonoff is opening up about his working relationship with Taylor Swift.
Loose Women's Coleen Nolan has revealed a terrifying health scare that left her unable to breathe, as doctors told her she was at risk of emphysema.The 58 year old TV star took to Instagram to share the news as she revealed that the health prognosis finally got her to give up smoking. Coleen took to Instagram to post a video where she sat holding a hot drink as she addressed the camera and said: "Guys, I have big news. Big life changing news for me," as words at the top read: "Hardest thing I've ever done." She went on: "For those who know me, I have been a heavy smoker, and I've tried everything over the year." Coleen said that she's tried "patches, vaping, tablets, everything" but admitted that none of them had ever worked for her.
S Club 7 star Hannah Spearrit has opened up about how "tough" the past year has been for her, following a secret health battle and the death of bandmate Paul Cattermole. Hannah, 42, who found fame with the pop group in the late 90s, has revealed she suffers with an autoimmune condition, which initially left her with "no energy" and unable to cook dinner.