20 Actors Who Took a Break from Acting

Goldfinger - 1964 - Source: Getty
Goldfinger - 1964 - Source: Getty

14) Joaquin Phoenix

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PETA's 15th Anniversary Gala and Humanitarian Awards - Arrivals - Source: Getty

Joaquin took a bizarre break from acting in 2008, claiming he was pursuing a career as a hip-hop artist. This turned out to be part of a mockumentary musical parody project, I’m Still Here, written by Casey Affleck and Phoenix himself, which came out in 2010. Phoenix stayed in character for two years, leading the fans to believe that he had retired from acting. Though brief, it was an odd departure from his usual intensity, showing his willingness to experiment and surprise.

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