Clive Owen to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Owen created a stir on Wednesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Owen fans. Speculation had been rife that the British actor best known for his roles in Closer or Gosford Park, is about to announce his retirement from acting, at age 61, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 05/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actor isn't fun anymore

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

#ThankYouClive

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouClive 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 him make the decision.

“Clive Owen was unlike any other actor we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouClive”
— @universalObserver, 4 Feb 2026
“I thought Clive Owen retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 4 Feb 2026

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