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“Which Celebrity Faded Away Without Many Realizing It?” (50 Answers)

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No king rules forever—and practically no star stays famous forever, either. However, when someone leaves the spotlight, even if it’s dramatic, it doesn’t always end up in the headlines. It sometimes happens subtly and silently. Not with a bang, but a whimper, to paraphrase renowned poet T. S. Eliot.

Inspired by u/Weep2D2, the more celebrity-news-savvy members of AskReddit revealed which stars faded away without many folks even realizing it. Scroll down for a trip down memory lane and a reminder of who used to be very well-known in the public eye.

Bored Panda was curious about what stars can do to stay in the spotlight for longer, as well as what their options are if they want to move away from fame. So, we reached out to Mike Sington, Hollywood's Ultimate Insider, for his advice. Check out what he told us below.

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"Which Celebrity Faded Away Without Many Realizing It?" (50 Answers) Rick Moranis stepped away after his wife died of cancer so he could concentrate on raising his children. He did a few small roles and voice-over work, but other than that he was a stay at home Dad. Then when his kids were older, he said he really didn't miss it much and just kept out of the limelight. Huge respect for him.

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"Which Celebrity Faded Away Without Many Realizing It?" (50 Answers) I heard someone saying "if you wonder why an actress stopped working, the answer is probably Harvey Weinstein".

It's really sad.

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"Which Celebrity Faded Away Without Many Realizing It?" (50 Answers) Eliza Dushku. She became a therapist.

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According to entertainment, pop culture, and lifestyle expert Sington, actors looking to switch career tracks should first identify what sparks their passion. "What are your interests, skills, and values? Perhaps you've always been drawn to technology, business, or education. Once you've pinpointed a potential new career path, research the necessary qualifications and experience," he said.

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"Consider taking online courses, volunteering, or shadowing professionals in your desired field to gain insights and build a network. Remember, it's never too late to learn new skills and pursue a different career. Embrace the opportunity to reinvent yourself and find a fulfilling new path," the expert suggested.

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"Which Celebrity Faded Away Without Many Realizing It?" (50 Answers) Ashley Judd. And then I found out she'd been harassed by Weinstein.

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"Which Celebrity Faded Away Without Many Realizing It?" (50 Answers) Duffy the Welsh singer just dropped off the face of the earth. Years later it came out that she’d been kidnapped by a crazed fan, held captive for days and all the things that go along with that. It wasn’t reported at the time.

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"Which Celebrity Faded Away Without Many Realizing It?" (50 Answers) Helen Hunt. She was on a bit tv show in the 90s, then started making movies, won an Oscar, made a few more movies, and then disappeared.

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Hunt was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis type two in 2010, which causes tumors to grow on the nerves that control balance and hearing. Before the surgery, she was already deaf in her left ear and had tinnitus. In 2012, she became completely deaf after undergoing surgery to remove tumors and now uses an auditory brain implant to help her sense vibrations. As someone who has gone completely deaf and now has two Cochlear Implants, I can declare, no one's life isn't dramatically changed after they go deaf. It is a life altering event.

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MSNY22 5 days ago

That is a different Helen Hunt. Helen Hunt the actress is not deaf and was not diagnosed with that disease. The Helen Hunt you are talking about is a much younger woman from England.

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Marnie 4 days ago

Please delete or edit your comment since you're talking about the wrong person. Otherwise, you're spread false information. Not cool.

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columbokateUK 4 days ago

Oh wow, I didn't know this at all.

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Nikki van Reenen 4 days ago

I'm profoundly deaf in my right ear due to a car accident and that was life changing. I don't want to give you my pity for your deafness, but you have my deepest respect.

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LaserBrain 5 days ago

That's what John Merrick the Elephant Man had.

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Julia Mckinney 5 days ago

As of 2022, she's still acting, including a best supporting actress Oscar nomination in 2012. She's also been directing.

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iseefractals 4 days ago

She's had 20 acting credits since 2010 (including the return of "Mad about you" in 2019") most recently she appeared in 3 episodes of "Hacks" 10 episodes of Althena last year, and 12 episodes of Blindspotting between 2021 and 2023. She's still very much around, you just haven't seen her.

11points

Anywherebuthere 4 days ago

Lol. Mad About You described as a "bit" TV show.

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Lupita Nyong'heaux 3 days ago

i think it was a typo. they prolly meant to type either "hit" or "big." lol

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Toni Ahlgren 4 days ago

Just check IMDB first if you think someone's quit acting.

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Amelia Jade 4 days ago

A bit tv show? Is that a joke? Mab About You was not just a bit tv show. Also, she was making movies in the 1980s, well before the tv show. She was in Girls Just Want to Have Fun with Sarah Jessica Parker.

5points

Lupita Nyong'heaux 3 days ago

i think it was a typo. they prolly meant to type either "hit" or "big."

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BrunoVI 4 days ago

I presume "bit" meant "hit." So glad to see her co-star from Mad About You (Paul Reiser) have another hit turn on Stranger Things. He was sooo good... except you knew Paul Reiser just couldn't be a bad guy!

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AR 4 days ago

She acted from the time she was a teen.

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MaryHadaLittleLamb 3 days ago

Yes! I remember her in the ABC After School Special "Quarterback Princess."

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Riley Quinn 3 days ago

BP this post is so utterly wrong that it needs to be taken down. The photo is of a beloved American actor NOT the English Helen Hunt who was training to be a teacher and who has neurofibromatosis. Helen Hunt, the actor is not only actively working, she has 2 movies in post-production: Lucca Mortis with Dustin Hoffman and In Cold Light as Claire. A little spin over to IMDB would have saved everyone wasted time and speculation. Shame.

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Kelly Boreham 4 days ago

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Sington explained to Bored Panda that talent isn't the only factor that determines whether someone stays in the spotlight... though it is "undoubtedly a cornerstone." There are other qualities to consider, from having a strong work ethic and being adaptable to having a keen understanding of audience preferences.

"Celebrities who consistently deliver quality work, evolve with the times, and connect with their fans on a personal level tend to have longer-lasting careers. Additionally, a positive public image, strategic career choices, and a willingness to take calculated risks can significantly contribute to sustained success," he said.

"Ultimately, a combination of talent, hard work, and savvy career management is key to maintaining a long-lasting presence in the spotlight."

#7

"Which Celebrity Faded Away Without Many Realizing It?" (50 Answers) Gotye - now he’s just Somebody That We Used To Know.

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"Which Celebrity Faded Away Without Many Realizing It?" (50 Answers) Dido! Was massive and then poof gone.

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"Which Celebrity Faded Away Without Many Realizing It?" (50 Answers) If you had told me 20 years ago the most relevant Olsen sister would be Elizabeth I’d have been very confused, but here we are. The other two are a non-entity and she is part of the biggest film Franchise of our generation.

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Fame definitely isn’t for everyone. Being famous has its fair share of pros and cons. On the one hand, with lots of attention comes lots of opportunities—from career and financial ones to networking and philanthropy. If you learn how to use all of that attention to your advantage, you can lay the groundwork for a career spanning decades, build generational wealth, and use it to support the causes near and dear to you.

On the flip side, with lots of attention comes tons of scrutiny, judgment, and envy. There is no person in the history of humankind who was beloved by everyone. No matter how amazing, talented, empathetic, and charismatic you are, someone will find something to criticize.

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"Which Celebrity Faded Away Without Many Realizing It?" (50 Answers) Craig Ferguson, the true king of late night.

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Will Smith

He had a huge hit at the Oscars, then.......

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"Which Celebrity Faded Away Without Many Realizing It?" (50 Answers) Julia Stiles.

You couldn’t see a romantic comedy without her in it. Then she was nowhere to be found. Has a brief role in a Bourne movie, then went right back to indie work.

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Furthermore, some people who long for fame can’t stand seeing others who are successful. So, they look for ways to bring them down a notch or two. Nasty comments on social media, mean looks, snide comments in public… They can really hurt if you’re not used to them and take them personally.

If you have hopes of maintaining stardom for as long as you can, you have to learn to let some things go. It also helps to learn to distinguish between positive (aka useful) criticism and plain old negativity. Often, overly critical comments are more a reflection of the commenter’s (lack of) self-esteem than any issues with you as a professional actor, singer, or artist.

But, to be fair, it’s always okay to decide to switch careers and go off to do something else that’s less stressful. Not everyone needs or wants to be a star after having had a taste of fame.

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"Which Celebrity Faded Away Without Many Realizing It?" (50 Answers) Rene Russo.

She always gave off Bacall vibes to me, and I feel like at the time she was hitting her stride, she disappeared. There are far more roles now for women in their 40’s, but in the early 2000s we didn’t have streaming services / prestige TV to remind us what wonderful actors weren’t getting roles.

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"Which Celebrity Faded Away Without Many Realizing It?" (50 Answers) Matthew Fox, he just disappeared after Lost.

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"Which Celebrity Faded Away Without Many Realizing It?" (50 Answers) Eric Bana! I had the biggest crush on him back in the day. He seemed to be pretty popular from 2001-2006.

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Aside from needing to have a metric ton of emotional resilience and a zen mindset, you have to have something to offer to the public. To put it bluntly, no matter your specific niche and skill set, you have to be a good entertainer. If you don’t provide the public with something interesting and in demand, then you won’t have a career as an entertainer for long.

Obviously, it’s best if you’re authentic. Doing dumb and dramatic stuff can keep the spotlight on you, but it’s hardly sustainable. Being your genuine self, however, is something that will never go out of style. And you don’t necessarily have to be ‘loudly’ charismatic to be likable, either. Real charisma revolves around your presence, whether you’re a chatterbox or take a long while to think before speaking.

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#16

Meg Ryan was everywhere in the 90’s and it seems like she took a pretty significant break, though I know she’s been in a few movies through the years. For such a cultural icon of style, you’d think she would be more “present” since her 90’s looks have made such a serious comeback. .

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"Which Celebrity Faded Away Without Many Realizing It?" (50 Answers) Jonathan Taylor Thomas.

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"Which Celebrity Faded Away Without Many Realizing It?" (50 Answers) Chris Tucker.

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So, Pandas, what stars have you suddenly realized are no longer in the spotlight?

On the other hand, which beloved celebrities do you think have such staying power that they’ll be famous until they retire?

We’d love to hear your thoughts. Leave a comment below.

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#19

"Which Celebrity Faded Away Without Many Realizing It?" (50 Answers) This is very era specific, but I feel like I saw tabloid stories about Lara Flynn Boyle, specifically about her weight, every single day for 3 years and then I never heard about her again.

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"Which Celebrity Faded Away Without Many Realizing It?" (50 Answers) Leelee Sobieski.

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Jackie Chan sorta just disappeared back to China.

According to Chris Tucker he is like a god there though lol.

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"Which Celebrity Faded Away Without Many Realizing It?" (50 Answers) Rick Moranis - he's a stand up bloke.

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"Which Celebrity Faded Away Without Many Realizing It?" (50 Answers) Clive Owen.

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"Which Celebrity Faded Away Without Many Realizing It?" (50 Answers) Shannyn Sossamon.

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Steve Guttenberg.

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Nelly furtado.

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"Which Celebrity Faded Away Without Many Realizing It?" (50 Answers) Jessica Alba did for a pretty longtime.

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Bridget Fonda: Gotta be over 20 years at this point.

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Minnie Driver.

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Richard Dean Anderson.

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"Which Celebrity Faded Away Without Many Realizing It?" (50 Answers) Hilary Duff comes to mind.

She never really had any scandals or drama during her career. Started off as a child star, became quite famous for a while and then fell into obscurity. Depending on the shows and music you watched growing up she went from being (what felt like) everywhere to pretty much nowhere.

From what I understand it was intentional though. She had a good career and made lots of money + wanted to focus on her relationship and raising a family so that’s what she did.

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Madeline Stowe.

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Heather Graham.

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Don't ask me why, but Ricki Lake was the first one to come to mind.

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#35

Cameron Diaz.

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Mena Suvari.

She dropped out of Hollywood after enduring hellish sexual abuse and spoke of how she really wasn't acting in a lot of the roles she was placed in (typically hypersexual/bad young girl roles). Really sad, she's a survivor.

Fiona Apple as well.
ETA - I'm aware she came out with a great album in 2020, but I still rarely hear about her. Not the same as Duffy or Mena Suvari, just was saying.

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Demi Moore for about 20 years.

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Amy Smart.

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Rupert Grint.

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Meg White of the White Stripes. Shows up sells millions of albums wins a few Grammys then dips. The most recent picture of her was from like 10 years ago. You could pass her in a grocery store and probably not know.

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#41

Tia Carrera just dropped off the face of the earth, didn't she?

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2000s singer Mya. She was e v e r y w h e r e and then nowhere. I wouldn't be surprised if she was being roped into Diddy business and decided she'd rather walk away than be subjected to those evils but I'm only making a guess.

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"Which Celebrity Faded Away Without Many Realizing It?" (50 Answers) Fair few people retired and just chilled on their fat sacks of cash. Sean Connery said when he chose League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and passed on Gandalf he realised he didn't understand the game anymore and just retired too live a life.

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#44

Some of the brat pack. Well most of them. Although Jamie Gertz popped up as the owner of the Atlanta Hawks in the draft.

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Aaron Eckhart.

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MySpace creator, Tom.

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Larisa Oleynik. Has the biggest crush in her in the 90s. Haven't seen her in probably close to 20 years.

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Shia LaBeouf. Dude was everywhere until suddenly he wasn’t anymore.

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Sean William Scott.

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Tom Green.

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Katherine Heigel.

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A recent example seems to be Jennifer Lawrence.

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Greg Kinnear. He went from hosting Talk Soup to getting an Oscar nom for As Good As It Gets. He had a few other standout roles, including Little Miss Sunshine, but then kind of disappeared.

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"Which Celebrity Faded Away Without Many Realizing It?" (50 Answers) LMFAO released *Party Rock*, then *Sorry For Party Rocking*, then vanished off the face of the earth.

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Catherine Zeta-Jones .

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#56

Wiz Khalifa. Never really listened to him, black and yellow was on a loop all through highschool. After I graduated, never heard anything about him ever again.

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Penelope Ann Miller.

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Iggy Azalea. in line with recent Charli XCX regain of popularity, I'm hearing Fancy a lot again. and I'm only realizing now that Iggy and Megan Thee Stallion have some similarities in the timbre of their voice. Wish Iggy make it out of Beyonce's basement alive *fingers crossed*.

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Gerard Butler

He was everywhere from like 2006 to 2016, then just nothing.

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Alison Lohman.

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#61

Pamela Anderson. She no longer wears any makeup and write recipe books from her BC town.

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#62

REM was a huge, huge band. They called it quits in 2011 and they, along with their music, just faded away.

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Evan Rachel Wood.

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The people from Duck Dynasty.

The people from Jersey Shore.

Most people who got famous from reality TV but have no actual skill or ability worth noting besides their divergent personality.

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Taio Cruz.

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David Spade was everywhere and he kind of just poofed. I guess he had a talk show nobody ever heard of? He was in hotel translvania as a minor character but that is pretty much about it.

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Kate Upton.

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Christina Hendricks. She was everywhere for a while there and then just… gone.

Maybe tied to her divorce? Dunno.

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Wade Boggs. May he rest in peace.

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Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am. I've been writing and drawing ever since I could walk—there is nothing else I'd rather do. My formal education, however, is focused on politics, philosophy, and economics because I've always been curious about the gap between the ideal and the real. At work, I'm a Senior Writer and I cover a broad range of topics that I'm passionate about: from psychology and changes in work culture to healthy living, relationships, and design. In my spare time, I'm an avid hiker and reader, enjoy writing short stories, and love to doodle. I thrive when I'm outdoors, going on small adventures in nature. However, you can also find me enjoying a big mug of coffee with a good book (or ten) and entertaining friends with fantasy tabletop games and sci-fi movies.

Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am. I've been writing and drawing ever since I could walk—there is nothing else I'd rather do. My formal education, however, is focused on politics, philosophy, and economics because I've always been curious about the gap between the ideal and the real. At work, I'm a Senior Writer and I cover a broad range of topics that I'm passionate about: from psychology and changes in work culture to healthy living, relationships, and design. In my spare time, I'm an avid hiker and reader, enjoy writing short stories, and love to doodle. I thrive when I'm outdoors, going on small adventures in nature. However, you can also find me enjoying a big mug of coffee with a good book (or ten) and entertaining friends with fantasy tabletop games and sci-fi movies.

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I'm a visual editor at Bored Panda. I kickstart my day with a mug of coffee bigger than my head, ready to tackle Photoshop. I navigate through the digital jungle with finesse, fueled by bamboo breaks and caffeine kicks. When the workday winds down, you might catch me devouring bamboo snacks while binging on the latest TV show, gaming or I could be out in nature, soaking up the tranquility and communing with my inner panda.

I'm a visual editor at Bored Panda. I kickstart my day with a mug of coffee bigger than my head, ready to tackle Photoshop. I navigate through the digital jungle with finesse, fueled by bamboo breaks and caffeine kicks. When the workday winds down, you might catch me devouring bamboo snacks while binging on the latest TV show, gaming or I could be out in nature, soaking up the tranquility and communing with my inner panda.

What do you think ?

Helena 5 days ago

So many went by the wayside thanks to weinstein. So much lost talent

13points

Michael P. 5 days ago

Mara Wilson, an actress who was in "Matilda" and also "Mrs. Doubtfire" who decided to leave the industry after the 90s.

6points

Beak Hookage 5 days ago

She's a writer now, though she did play a recurring character in BoJack Horseman.

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Gregory W 4 days ago (edited)

I guess I don't don't watch enough movies/TV or listen to popular music because I don't know who most of these are.

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Anne Jones 3 days ago

Me neither. 🤷‍♀️

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Dre Mosley 5 days ago

Kristy Swanson. Mira Sorvino.

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Robert Beveridge 3 days ago

Mira Sorvino was in one of the highest-grossing movies of 2023, pretty sure she's still working...

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Nikole 4 days ago

Kristy Swanson is a huge Trumper now

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Amelia Jade 4 days ago

They're both still very active--look at their IMDB.

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Amelia Jade 4 days ago

I really dislike these posts because almost everyone listed is still actively working. It is complete arrogance to think that just because YOU'RE not aware of what someone is up to that they must have faded away. Look up everyone listed above, and in the comments here--still working as of this year.

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A Floating Shopping List 4 days ago

What a ridiculous list.

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Huddo's sister 3 days ago

I never heard of most of these people and the few I had never went antwhere.

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Melissa Harris 4 days ago (edited)

Lot of this list is actors who are still regularly working. The fragmentation of the media landscape means if you don't have whatever streaming service with the show they were on for like 5 years you wouldn't known it. Others are child stars that simply didn't make the transition to adult acting and was only ever 'big' due to intense marketing of thier shows to a very specific demographic: e.g. tweens. Then there's those that made bank, or started more reliably profitable business, and retired.

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Brian Droste 4 days ago

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Lyone Fein 4 days ago

Honestly, I don't know who put this list together but most of the people on it are still working on projects of their own choosing. In other words, they made their money doing Hollywood garbage, and now they can choose to do projects with more artistic integrity. That doesn't sound like falling off the face of the earth to me. That sounds like trying to change the face of the earth.

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John Harrison 4 days ago

Dear BP Commenters That Want To Remind Us That [insert actor's name] Is Still Working: "Fade Away" means fade away from the limelight. It means we dont hear about them on the reg like we used to. It doesnt mean they fell into a volcano.

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Cj Churchall-McKenzie 4 days ago

so many of these people are still working but just not in the same genres as before. a simple imdb look would show that

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LuisSD stuff 5 days ago

Many, many of them were and are still talented. But Hollywood is a business first. If you don't make money, they'll look for someone else. Stand still and you get passed by really quick. Your reputation is super important. If you act like a jerk long enough, no scripts will be sent to your agent. Weinstein literally destroyed dozens of people's livelihoods. Hollywood is a tough SOB. It's simply the luck of the draw most of the time anyway.

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Hidalgo 5 days ago

We made them all gazillionaires. Little sympathy except for Hunt and Moranis

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Helena 5 days ago

So many went by the wayside thanks to weinstein. So much lost talent

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Michael P. 5 days ago

Mara Wilson, an actress who was in "Matilda" and also "Mrs. Doubtfire" who decided to leave the industry after the 90s.

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Beak Hookage 5 days ago

She's a writer now, though she did play a recurring character in BoJack Horseman.

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Gregory W 4 days ago (edited)

I guess I don't don't watch enough movies/TV or listen to popular music because I don't know who most of these are.

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Anne Jones 3 days ago

Me neither. 🤷‍♀️

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Dre Mosley 5 days ago

Kristy Swanson. Mira Sorvino.

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Robert Beveridge 3 days ago

Mira Sorvino was in one of the highest-grossing movies of 2023, pretty sure she's still working...

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Nikole 4 days ago

Kristy Swanson is a huge Trumper now

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Amelia Jade 4 days ago

They're both still very active--look at their IMDB.

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Amelia Jade 4 days ago

I really dislike these posts because almost everyone listed is still actively working. It is complete arrogance to think that just because YOU'RE not aware of what someone is up to that they must have faded away. Look up everyone listed above, and in the comments here--still working as of this year.

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A Floating Shopping List 4 days ago

What a ridiculous list.

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Huddo's sister 3 days ago

I never heard of most of these people and the few I had never went antwhere.

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Melissa Harris 4 days ago (edited)

Lot of this list is actors who are still regularly working. The fragmentation of the media landscape means if you don't have whatever streaming service with the show they were on for like 5 years you wouldn't known it. Others are child stars that simply didn't make the transition to adult acting and was only ever 'big' due to intense marketing of thier shows to a very specific demographic: e.g. tweens. Then there's those that made bank, or started more reliably profitable business, and retired.

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Brian Droste 4 days ago

This comment has been deleted.

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Lyone Fein 4 days ago

Honestly, I don't know who put this list together but most of the people on it are still working on projects of their own choosing. In other words, they made their money doing Hollywood garbage, and now they can choose to do projects with more artistic integrity. That doesn't sound like falling off the face of the earth to me. That sounds like trying to change the face of the earth.

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John Harrison 4 days ago

Dear BP Commenters That Want To Remind Us That [insert actor's name] Is Still Working: "Fade Away" means fade away from the limelight. It means we dont hear about them on the reg like we used to. It doesnt mean they fell into a volcano.

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Cj Churchall-McKenzie 4 days ago

so many of these people are still working but just not in the same genres as before. a simple imdb look would show that

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LuisSD stuff 5 days ago

Many, many of them were and are still talented. But Hollywood is a business first. If you don't make money, they'll look for someone else. Stand still and you get passed by really quick. Your reputation is super important. If you act like a jerk long enough, no scripts will be sent to your agent. Weinstein literally destroyed dozens of people's livelihoods. Hollywood is a tough SOB. It's simply the luck of the draw most of the time anyway.

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Hidalgo 5 days ago

We made them all gazillionaires. Little sympathy except for Hunt and Moranis

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