Wanda Sykes to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Sykes created a stir on Sunday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.
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Sad news for Sykes fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actress best known for her role in Monster-in-Law, is about to announce her retirement from acting, at age 59, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 18/05/2026 : 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-comedienne-author 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.

#ThankYouWanda

For a little while on Sunday evening, #ThankYouWanda 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.

“Wanda Sykes was unlike any other actress we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouWanda”
— @universalObserver, 17 May 2026
“Didn't Wanda Sykes retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 17 May 2026

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