"Emma Watson described herself as the happiest and healthiest I've ever been. And this is for one reason and one reason only: she isn't an actor any more. The last time Watson appeared on film was in Greta Gerwig's adaptation of Little Women six years ago. Since then, she has decided to lay low, largely because she considered the act of promoting her movies soul-destroying."
"The world is full of actors who hate acting so much that they long to leave the profession behind, but so few of them can simply fade into obscurity as elegantly as Watson. So I've decided to step in and help. If you're an actor who wants to take an extended leave of absence, here are the rules that you should probably stick to."
Emma Watson stopped acting and reports being the happiest and healthiest she has ever been. She last appeared in Little Women six years ago and chose to lay low because promoting films felt soul-destroying. Quietly fading from view is presented as a rare and effective strategy for actors who want to leave. Publicly announcing a permanent retirement can backfire, as when Daniel Day-Lewis declared retirement but returned, making the comeback seem theatrical. Announcing a temporary break can preserve flexibility and manage expectations, illustrated by Tilda Swinton's decision to call her pause temporary.
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