Kate McKinnon to announce shock retirement from acting?

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McKinnon created a stir on Saturday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.
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Sad news for McKinnon fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actress best known for her role in Ghostbusters, is about to announce her retirement from acting, at age 42, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 11/01/2026 : 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 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.

#ThankYouKate

For a little while on Saturday evening, #ThankYouKate 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.

“Kate McKinnon was unlike any other actress we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouKate”
— @universalObserver, 10 Jan 2026
“McKinnon wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 10 Jan 2026

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