Rose Leslie to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Leslie created a stir on Friday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.
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Sad news for Leslie fans. Speculation had been rife that the Scottish actress best known for her role on the television series Game of Thrones, will announce her retirement from acting, at age 38, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 10/01/2026 : 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 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.

#ThankYouRose

For a little while on Friday evening, #ThankYouRose 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 #ThankYouRose.”
— @DesireePlum, 9 Jan 2026
“Didn't Rose Leslie retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 9 Jan 2026

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