Debra Winger is one of the most successful actresses of the 80s. She is most recognized for her roles in “An Officer and a Gentleman,” “Tears of Endearment,” and “Shadowlands,” and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for each film.
Following her success, she decided to take a break from film, a move she had been anticipating for years. During the break, she didn’t leave the acting world completely behind her and switched over to the theater. In the last two decades, she has returned to film and television quite sparingly, appearing in things here and there.
Taylor Momsen
Long before Taylor Momsen's fame from her role as Jenny Humphrey on "Gossip Girl," she played Cindy Lou in 2000s "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."
However, in 2011, she retired from acting to focus on her rock band “The Pretty Reckless” in which she is the lead singer and frontwoman.
Josh Saviano
Josh Saviano is most notable for his role as Paul Pfeiffer on the hit 90s TV show "The Wonder Years."
Following the role, he retired from acting. There was a rumor circulating that he grew up to be Marilyn Manson, but his life turned out a little less exciting but nonetheless impressive- he graduated from Yale University and became a lawyer.
Dylan and Cole Sprouse
The twin child stars, Dylan and Cole Sprouse were made successful Disney stars after starring in "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody." After the Disney channel rejected a series they pitched, the two decided that it was time to call it quits and they proceeded to pursue degrees at NYU.
Dylan has since opened a bar in Brooklyn, and as for Cole, he actually returned to television in 2017, acting as Jughead Jones in CW's "Riverdale." He is also set to return to the big screen, starring in 2019's Five Feet Apart.
Elizabeth Hurley
More commonly known as Liz Hurley, the actress is best known for acting as Vanessa Kensington in "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" and as the Devil in "Bedazzled."
Hurley has since retired from acting to focus on raising her son, while remaining out of the spotlight.