Amber Heard to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Heard created a stir on Monday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.
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Sad news for Heard fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actress best known for her roles in The Rum Diary or Never Back Down, will announce her retirement from acting, at age 40, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 19/05/2026 : 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-model 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.

#ThankYouAmber

For a little while on Monday evening, #ThankYouAmber 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.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouAmber.”
— @DesireePlum, 18 May 2026
“I thought Amber Heard retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 18 May 2026

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