Annette O'Toole to announce shock retirement from acting?

By Smith Alexander
Washington
Last updated on April 11, 2025

O'Toole created a stir on Thursday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.

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Sad news for O'Toole fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actress best known for her roles in Smallville or 48 Hrs., is about to announce her retirement from acting, at age 73, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 11/04/2025 : 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-dancer-singer-songwriter 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.

#ThankYouAnnette

For a little while on Thursday evening, #ThankYouAnnette 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.