A. J. Cook to announce shock retirement from acting?

Cook created a stir on Tuesday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.

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Sad news for Cook fans. Speculation had been rife that the Canadian actress best known for her role on the television series Criminal Minds, is about to announce her retirement from acting, at age 47, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 25/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actress isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actress just isn't fun anymore,” she might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that she may branch out into other creative fields she is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouA. J.

For a little while on Tuesday evening, #ThankYouA. J. was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made her make the decision.

“A. J. Cook was unlike any other actress we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouA. J.”
— @universalObserver, 24 Feb 2026

“Cook wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 24 Feb 2026

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