Jenna Elfman to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Elfman created a stir on Wednesday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.
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Sad news for Elfman fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actress best known for her role in Friends with Benefits, will announce her retirement from acting, at age 54, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 10/09/2026 : 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.

#ThankYouJenna

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouJenna 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 #ThankYouJenna.”
— @DesireePlum, 9 Sep 2026
“Didn't Jenna Elfman retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 9 Sep 2026

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