The celebrity life may seem glamorous to most of us, but not all celebrities chose to stick with the pressure that comes with the lifestyle. It’s a lot more work than it seems.
Having people stare at you, follow you everywhere you go and always wanting to take your picture can be a daunting life to lead. Some may even jump at the chance to go back to living a more typical lifestyle incognito. Let’s take a look at some celebrities who have left the Hollywood lifestyle behind for a regular job, and see what they are up to now.
2Mara Wilson
One actress you may recognize from the films Mrs. Doubtfire, Matilda, and Miracle on 34th Street is Mara Wilson. She had a budding career as a child actress but decided to leave it all behind to pursue other interests.
Wilson found her passions fell more in line with her love for philanthropy and writing. In 2016 she wrote a book, Where Am I Now?: True Stories of Girlhood and Accidental Fame, about her acting experiences as a child. Currently, she works in New York for Publicolor, a nonprofit that helps high-risk kids from low-income situations achieve success in school through a design-based program.
