'Cobra Kai' actor quits acting after 20-plus years: 'I hung up my gloves'
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Courtney Henggeler, known for her role as Amanda LaRusso in "Cobra Kai," announced her retirement from acting after more than two decades in the industry. In her Substack post, she expressed her desire to change her professional direction, stating she no longer wanted to be just a participant in the acting world. Reflecting on her experiences, Henggeler described her career as predominantly a grind, despite moments of success and recognition, including her work alongside notable actors. She concluded her post with a sense of longing for something more fulfilling than the routine hustle of acting.
"After 20-plus years of fighting the good fight in the acting business, I hung up my gloves on Friday. I no longer wanted to be a cog in the wheel of the machine."
"All I've ever known in my professional life was acting. But not even the art or craft of acting. All I've truly ever knew was the hustle."
Read at New York Post
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