Zach Galifianakis to announce shock retirement from acting?

  • By Smith Alexander
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Galifianakis created a stir on Wednesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

Sad news for Galifianakis fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actor best known for his role in The Hangover, will announce his retirement from acting, at age 56, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 01/01/2026 : 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-comedian-pianist 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.

#ThankYouZach

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouZach 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 #ThankYouZach.”
— @DesireePlum, 31 Dec 2025
“Didn't Zach Galifianakis retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 31 Dec 2025

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