Olivia Cooke to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Cooke created a stir on Thursday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.
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Sad news for Cooke fans. Speculation had been rife that the English actress best known for her roles in Bates Motel or Ouija, will announce her retirement from acting, at age 32, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 17/07/2026 : 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.

#ThankYouOlivia

For a little while on Thursday evening, #ThankYouOlivia 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 #ThankYouOlivia.”
— @DesireePlum, 16 Jul 2026
“I thought Olivia Cooke retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 16 Jul 2026

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