Ruth Negga to announce shock retirement from acting?

Negga created a stir on Tuesday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.

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Sad news for Negga fans. Speculation had been rife that the Irish actress best known for her roles in The Samaritan, Breakfast on Pluto or Preacher, will announce her retirement from acting, at age 44, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 04/02/2026 : 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.

#ThankYouRuth

For a little while on Tuesday evening, #ThankYouRuth 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 #ThankYouRuth.”
— @DesireePlum, 3 Feb 2026

“Didn't Ruth Negga retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 3 Feb 2026

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