Jane Krakowski to announce shock retirement from acting?

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

Sad news for Krakowski fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actress best known for her roles in 30 Rock, Ally McBeal or Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, is about to announce her retirement from acting, at age 57, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 08/01/2026 : 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-singer 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.

#ThankYouJane

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouJane 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.

“Jane Krakowski was unlike any other actress we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouJane”
— @universalObserver, 7 Jan 2026
“Krakowski wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 7 Jan 2026

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