Julia Stiles to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Stiles created a stir on Thursday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.
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Sad news for Stiles fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actress best known for her roles in Dexter, Silver Linings Playbook, The Bourne Ultimatum or 10 Things I Hate About You, will announce her retirement from acting, at age 44, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 20/02/2026 : 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 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.

#ThankYouJulia

For a little while on Thursday evening, #ThankYouJulia 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 #ThankYouJulia.”
— @DesireePlum, 19 Feb 2026
“Didn't Julia Stiles retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 19 Feb 2026

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