Heida Reed to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Reed created a stir on Tuesday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.
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Sad news for Reed fans. Speculation had been rife that the Icelandic actress best known for her roles in Poldark or One Day, will announce her retirement from acting, at age 37, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 08/04/2026 : 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-model 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.

#ThankYouHeida

For a little while on Tuesday evening, #ThankYouHeida 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 #ThankYouHeida.”
— @DesireePlum, 7 Apr 2026
“Didn't Heida Reed retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 7 Apr 2026

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