Ronda Rousey to announce shock retirement from acting?

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UFC champion created a stir on Friday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.
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Sad news for Rousey fans. Speculation had been rife that the UFC champion will announce her retirement from acting, at age 39, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 06/06/2026 : 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-athlete 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.

#ThankYouRonda

For a little while on Friday evening, #ThankYouRonda 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 #ThankYouRonda.”
— @DesireePlum, 5 Jun 2026
“Didn't Ronda Rousey retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 5 Jun 2026

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