Kaitlin Olson to announce shock retirement from acting?

Olson created a stir on Monday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.

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Sad news for Olson fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actress best known for her role on the television series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, will announce her retirement from acting, at age 51, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 15/09/2026 : 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.

#ThankYouKaitlin

For a little while on Monday evening, #ThankYouKaitlin 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 #ThankYouKaitlin.”
— @DesireePlum, 14 Sep 2026

“Olson wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 14 Sep 2026

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