Top 50 Celebs Who Left Fame Behind

VOICE OVER: Phoebe de Jeu

From Hollywood royalty to everyday citizens - these stars chose a different path! Join us as we count down the celebrities who walked away from fame for quieter, more fulfilling lives. Some went into teaching, others found success in business, and a few even became firefighters. Fame isn't for everyone! Our countdown includes Audrey Hepburn, Rick Moranis, Mara Wilson, Macaulay Culkin, Grace Kelly, the Olsen Twins, Frankie Muniz, Jennette McCurdy, Jack Gleeson, Bridgit Mendler, and many more who traded spotlights for simpler passions. Which celebrity's post-fame journey surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments below!

  • #49: Charlie Korsmo
  • #48: Rei Hance
  • #47: Willa Ford
  • #46: Danny Lloyd
  • #45: Staci Keanan
  • #44: Lark Voorhies
  • #43: Al Green
  • #42: Kris Humphries
  • #41: Andrew Shue
  • #40: Jamie Walters
  • #39: Carrie Henn
  • #38: Lucas Babin
  • #37: Erik Per Sullivan
  • #36: Ariana Richards
  • #35: Macaulay Culkin
  • #34: Leelee Sobieski
  • #33: Jennette McCurdy
  • #32: Eliza Dushku
  • #31: Geena Davis
  • #30: Terrence Howard
  • #29: Portia De Rossi
  • #28: Teddy Dunn
  • #27: MC Hammer
  • #26: Bridgit Mendler
  • #25: Karyn Parsons
  • #24: Ian Somerhalder
  • #23: Peter Ostrum
  • #22: Jeff Cohen
  • #21: Grace Kelly
  • #20: ary-Kate & Ashley Olsen
  • #19: Michael Schoeffling
  • #18: Nikki Blonsky
  • #17: Angus T. Jones
  • #16: Amanda Bynes
  • #15: Jonathan Taylor Thomas
  • #14: Phoebe Cates
  • #13: Steven Seagal
  • #12: Bridget Fonda
  • #11: Shirley Temple
  • #10: Greta Garbo
  • #9: Dylan Sprouse
  • #8: Freddie Prinze Jr
  • #7: Jack Gleeson
  • #6: Mara Wilson
  • #5: Gene Hackman
  • #4: Rick Moranis
  • #3: Frankie Muniz
  • #2: Cary Grant
  • #1: Audrey Hepburn

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