Terrence Howard to announce shock retirement from acting?
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Sad news for Howard fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actor best known for his roles in Iron Man, Hustle & Flow or Empire, will announce his retirement from acting, at age 56, 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-singer 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.
#ThankYouTerrence
For a little while on Sunday evening, #ThankYouTerrence 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.
“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouTerrence.”
— @DesireePlum, 1 Feb 2026
“Howard wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 1 Feb 2026
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