Famous actress Evangeline Lilly announced that she is officially retiring from acting, in a shocking message posted to her Instagram account, Tuesday.
She made her announcement by sharing a video from 2006, when she was filming “Lost,” in which she reflected on her future and stated that her ultimate desire was to become an actress, retire early, and focus on humanitarian efforts. It seems the star is making all her dreams come true. “Thank you @lost_theothers for digging up this (nearly twenty-year-old) footage of me speaking out my dreams under (what looks like) a full moon 🌝,” Lilly wrote.
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LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 22: Evangeline Lilly attends the world premiere of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures “Avengers: Endgame” at the Los Angeles Convention Center on April 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
“I am terrified to admit this to the rest of the acting world, but ideally, 10 years from now I’d like to be a retired actress,” she said in the video clip from the past.
“I would like to have a family and I’d like to be writing and potentially influencing people’s lives in a more humanitarian way,” she noted.
The star is making good on her goals.
Evangeline Lilly during 45th Monte Carlo Television Festival – “Lost” Photocall at Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Christian Alminana/FilmMagic)
Lilly captioned her post with an explanation to fans, as she broke the news of her retirement.
“I am so filled with joy and contentment today as I live out my vision,” she said.
“Praise God, I feel so grateful for my blessings. Stepping away from what seems like the obvious choice (wealth and fame) can feel scary at times, but stepping into your dharma replaces the fear with fulfillment.”
Lilly made reference to a clip of Maya Angelou that formed a part of her message.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – JUNE 25: Actor Evangeline Lilly attends the Los Angeles Global Premiere for Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man And The Wasp” at the El Capitan Theatre on June 25, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)
“And thank you to @femalepoetssociety for digging up this (much older) footage of the incredible #mayaangelou perfectly articulating how I feel about life,” she said.
In spite of announcing her indefinite hiatus, the famous actress left the door open for her return to her acting career, but she was careful not to make any promises. (RELATED: ‘I Can’t Even See’: Judi Dench Suggests Her Career Is Over Due To Crippling Health Issue)
“I might return to Hollywood one day, but, for now, this is where I belong. A new season has arrived, and I AM READY…and I AM HAPPY. 🕊️💪🏽😊” she wrote.
Some of Lilly’s most memorable roles include “Ant-Man” and “The Wasp.”
