Giovanna Mezzogiorno to announce shock retirement from acting?

  • By Smith Alexander
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Mezzogiorno created a stir on Saturday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.

Sad news for Mezzogiorno fans. Speculation had been rife that the Italian actress best known for her roles in Vincere, Facing Window or The Last Kiss, is about to announce her retirement from acting, at age 51, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 11/01/2026 : 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.

#ThankYouGiovanna

For a little while on Saturday evening, #ThankYouGiovanna 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.

“Giovanna Mezzogiorno was unlike any other actress we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouGiovanna”
— @universalObserver, 10 Jan 2026
“I thought Giovanna Mezzogiorno retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 10 Jan 2026

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