20 times actors quit Hollywood and why they came back

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The Iconic Hollywood Sign - Source: Getty

13. Eddie Murphy

Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's "You People" - Arrivals / Image Source: Getty
Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's "You People" - Arrivals / Image Source: Getty

By the 1980s, Eddie Murphy was a comedy icon with hits like Beverly Hills Cop, Trading Places, and Coming to America. In the early 2000s, he stepped back from the spotlight, taking on fewer roles. Murphy returned triumphantly in 2019 with Dolemite Is My Name, earning critical acclaim for his portrayal of Rudy Ray Moore. In 2021, he delighted fans by reprising his role as Prince Akeem in Coming 2 America, proving his comedic brilliance remains timeless.

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Edited by Sarah Nazamuddin Harniswala