Stars Who Took a Long Break from Acting & Explain What They Did Instead!

Whether it’s to take care of family members or accept a position in the White House, many stars have chosen taken a break from acting to focus on their lives off-screen.

Over the years, actors and actresses have opened up about their decision to take a temporary hiatus from acting in interviews and TV appearances, often sharing the surprising reasons they opted to take a break.

We’ve compiled a list of some of the biggest actors and actresses who have stepped away from their careers in front of the camera, as well as what they did during their time away from Hollywood.

Click through the slideshow to see all the stars who have taken a break from acting…