Philippe Lellouche to announce shock retirement from acting?

  • By Smith Alexander
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Lellouche created a stir on Sunday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

Sad news for Lellouche fans. Speculation had been rife that the French actor best known for his roles in My Best Holidays or Welcome on Board, is about to announce his retirement from acting, at age 59, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 02/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actor isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actor-comedian just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouPhilippe

For a little while on Sunday evening, #ThankYouPhilippe 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 him make the decision.

“Philippe Lellouche was unlike any other actor we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouPhilippe”
— @universalObserver, 1 Feb 2026
“Lellouche wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 1 Feb 2026

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