Ellie Kemper to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Kemper created a stir on Monday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.
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Sad news for Kemper fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actress best known for her roles in The Office (US), Bridesmaids or Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, will announce her retirement from acting, at age 45, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 24/02/2026 : 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-comedienne-author 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.

#ThankYouEllie

For a little while on Monday evening, #ThankYouEllie 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 #ThankYouEllie.”
— @DesireePlum, 23 Feb 2026
“I thought Ellie Kemper retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 23 Feb 2026

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