Dot-Marie Jones to announce shock retirement from acting?

Jones created a stir on Sunday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.

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Sad news for Jones fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actress best known for her role on the television series Glee, will announce her retirement from acting, at age 62, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 12/01/2026 : 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-athlete 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.

#ThankYouDot-Marie

For a little while on Sunday evening, #ThankYouDot-Marie 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 #ThankYouDot-Marie.”
— @DesireePlum, 11 Jan 2026

“Jones wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 11 Jan 2026

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