Deborah Kara Unger to announce shock retirement from acting?

  • By Smith Alexander
  • Ottawa
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Unger created a stir on Wednesday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.

Sad news for Unger fans. Speculation had been rife that the Canadian actress best known for her roles in Silent Hill, Crash or The Game, is about to announce her retirement from acting, at age 59, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 15/01/2026 : 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.

#ThankYouDeborah Kara

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouDeborah Kara 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.

“Deborah Kara Unger was unlike any other actress we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouDeborah Kara”
— @universalObserver, 14 Jan 2026
“Didn't Deborah Kara Unger retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 14 Jan 2026

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