June Diane Raphael to announce shock retirement from acting?

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

Sad news for Raphael fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actress best known for her roles in NTSF:SD:SUV:: or Ass Backwards, will announce her retirement from acting, at age 46, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 13/01/2026 : 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-comedienne-screenwriter 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.

#ThankYouJune Diane

For a little while on Monday evening, #ThankYouJune Diane 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 #ThankYouJune Diane.”
— @DesireePlum, 12 Jan 2026
“I thought June Diane Raphael retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 12 Jan 2026

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