Shirley Henderson to announce shock retirement from acting?

By Smith Alexander
Edinburgh
Last updated on March 29, 2025

Henderson created a stir on Friday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.

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Sad news for Henderson fans. Speculation had been rife that the Scottish actress best known for her roles in Bridget Jones' Diary or Trainspotting, is about to announce her retirement from acting, at age 59, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 29/03/2025 : 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.

#ThankYouShirley

For a little while on Friday evening, #ThankYouShirley 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.